Moving to Bosnia and Herzegovina from Cote d'Ivoire

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Cote d'Ivoire to Bosnia and Herzegovina — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Cote d'Ivoire to Bosnia and Herzegovina, and you’d need to navigate life in Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Sarajevo averages 62°F vs 94°F in Yamoussoukro, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Cote d'Ivoire and Bosnia and Herzegovina stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CI
20.6
BA
13.7

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Cote d'Ivoire across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CI
$249
BA
$1,989
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CI
1.8
BA
23.2

Cote d'Ivoire generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina 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

CI
86.0
BA
55.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CI
0.6t
BA
6.4t

Cote d'Ivoire generally does better on environment, though Bosnia and Herzegovina 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

CI
1.4
BA
27.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CI
5.1%
BA
2.0%

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Cote d'Ivoire across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CI
2.4%
BA
10.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CI
$7,000
BA
$19,900

Cote d'Ivoire generally does better on employment & economy, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CI
62.3 yrs
BA
78.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CI
55.7
BA
5.2

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Cote d'Ivoire 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Sarajevo Rain: 37.4 in/yr (950 mm)
62° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Yamoussoukro Sarajevo
Jan–Mar 99°/63°F (37°/17°C) 45°/30°F (7°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 94°/69°F (35°/20°C) 70°/48°F (21°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/67°F (32°/19°C) 79°/56°F (26°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 94°/67°F (34°/20°C) 51°/37°F (11°/3°C)
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Month Yamoussoukro Sarajevo
Jan 98°/59°F (36.7°/15.1°C) 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.9°C)
Feb 100°/65°F (38.0°/18.5°C) 44°/29°F (6.6°/-1.9°C)
Mar 99°/65°F (37.4°/18.2°C) 53°/35°F (11.5°/1.4°C)
Apr 96°/68°F (35.7°/19.8°C) 62°/41°F (16.5°/5.1°C)
May 94°/70°F (34.7°/20.9°C) 71°/48°F (21.4°/9.0°C)
Jun 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.6°C)
Jul 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.5°C) 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.2°C)
Aug 88°/66°F (31.0°/19.0°C) 83°/58°F (28.3°/14.3°C)
Sep 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.5°C) 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.4°C)
Oct 94°/69°F (34.2°/20.5°C) 63°/44°F (17.3°/6.5°C)
Nov 94°/70°F (34.7°/21.2°C) 51°/37°F (10.6°/2.8°C)
Dec 94°/63°F (34.5°/17.2°C) 40°/29°F (4.3°/-1.7°C)

Data: Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cote d'Ivoire passport

Cote d'Ivoire passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visa Required
Cote d'Ivoire passport holders need a visa to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Cote d'Ivoire

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Cote d'Ivoire.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Bosnia and Herzegovina?

With 27.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Bosnia and Herzegovina can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Cote d'Ivoire and Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Is Bosnia and Herzegovina safe for expats?

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly better than Cote d'Ivoire across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Cote d'Ivoire?

Cote d'Ivoire generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 23.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Bosnia and Herzegovina, compared to 1.8 in Cote d'Ivoire. Bosnia and Herzegovina scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cote d'Ivoire: 43).

What's the weather like in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Cote d'Ivoire?

The average high temperature in Sarajevo is 62°F, compared to 94°F in Yamoussoukro. Sarajevo receives around 37.4 in of rainfall per year, while Yamoussoukro gets 65.0 in.

What language do they speak in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The official languages in Bosnia and Herzegovina are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian. In Cote d'Ivoire, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

CI BA
Population 28,713,423 3,816,459
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM)
Languages French Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +225 +387
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110 112