Moving to Cote d'Ivoire from Chad

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Chad to Cote d'Ivoire? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Cote d'Ivoire compared to Chad.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TD
26.4
CI
20.6

Cote d'Ivoire performs significantly better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TD
$130
CI
$249
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TD
0.8
CI
1.8

Chad generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TD
95.0
CI
86.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TD
0.1t
CI
0.6t

Chad generally does better on environment, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TD
0.0
CI
1.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TD
4.3%
CI
5.1%

Cote d'Ivoire generally does better on infrastructure, though Chad leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TD
1.1%
CI
2.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TD
$1,800
CI
$7,000

Cote d'Ivoire generally does better on employment & economy, though Chad leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TD
59.1 yrs
CI
62.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TD
65.5
CI
55.7

Cote d'Ivoire performs significantly better than Chad across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

N'djamena Rain: 20.1 in/yr (510 mm)
87° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

Yamoussoukro Rain: 65.0 in/yr (1652 mm)
94° / 67°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months N'djamena Yamoussoukro
Jan–Mar 87°/63°F (30°/17°C) 99°/63°F (37°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 93°/77°F (34°/25°C) 94°/69°F (35°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 90°/67°F (32°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 94°/67°F (34°/20°C)
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Month N'djamena Yamoussoukro
Jan 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C) 98°/59°F (36.7°/15.1°C)
Feb 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C) 100°/65°F (38.0°/18.5°C)
Mar 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C) 99°/65°F (37.4°/18.2°C)
Apr 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C) 96°/68°F (35.7°/19.8°C)
May 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C) 94°/70°F (34.7°/20.9°C)
Jun 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C) 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C)
Jul 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.5°C)
Aug 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C) 88°/66°F (31.0°/19.0°C)
Sep 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C) 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.5°C)
Oct 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C) 94°/69°F (34.2°/20.5°C)
Nov 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C) 94°/70°F (34.7°/21.2°C)
Dec 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C) 94°/63°F (34.5°/17.2°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie Agence Nationale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Chad and Cote d'Ivoire. To live, work, or study long-term in Cote d'Ivoire, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Cote d'Ivoire's immigration authority.

Chad passport

Chad passport holder visiting Cote d'Ivoire

Visa Free
Chad passport holders can enter Cote d'Ivoire without a visa.
Cote d'Ivoire passport

Cote d'Ivoire passport holder visiting Chad

Visa Free
Cote d'Ivoire passport holders can enter Chad without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Cote d'Ivoire?

Connectivity is usually fine (Cote d'Ivoire: 1.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Cote d'Ivoire offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Cote d'Ivoire safe for expats?

Cote d'Ivoire performs significantly better than Chad across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Cote d'Ivoire compared to Chad?

Chad generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Cote d'Ivoire, compared to 0.8 in Chad. Cote d'Ivoire scores 43 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Chad: 29).

What's the weather like in Cote d'Ivoire compared to Chad?

The average high temperature in Yamoussoukro is 94°F, compared to 87°F in N'djamena. Yamoussoukro receives around 65.0 in of rainfall per year, while N'djamena gets 20.1 in.

What language do they speak in Cote d'Ivoire?

The official language in Cote d'Ivoire is French. In Chad, the official languages are Arabic and French.

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At a Glance

TD CI
Population 17,963,211 28,713,423
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Arabic, French French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +235 +225
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110