Moving to Chile from Cote d'Ivoire

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Cote d'Ivoire to Chile — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Cote d'Ivoire to Chile, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Santiago averages 73°F vs 94°F in Yamoussoukro, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Cote d'Ivoire to Chile, based on official data.

Moved in 2019
1

people moved from Cote d'Ivoire to Chile · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Chile?

Top countries of origin for Chile's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Cote d'Ivoire to Chile.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CI
20.6
CL
10.3

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

CI
$249
CL
$3,612
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CI
1.8
CL
31.7

Cote d'Ivoire generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chile 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
CL
18.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CI
0.6t
CL
3.9t

Cote d'Ivoire generally does better on environment, though Chile 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
CL
22.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CI
5.1%
CL
9.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CI
2.4%
CL
9.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CI
$7,000
CL
$29,500

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CI
62.3 yrs
CL
79.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CI
55.7
CL
6.5

Chile 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

Santiago Rain: 13.5 in/yr (342 mm)
73° / 48°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Yamoussoukro Santiago
Jan–Mar 99°/63°F (37°/17°C) 84°/55°F (29°/12°C)
Apr–Jun 94°/69°F (35°/20°C) 66°/44°F (19°/7°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/67°F (32°/19°C) 63°/41°F (17°/5°C)
Oct–Dec 94°/67°F (34°/20°C) 79°/51°F (26°/10°C)
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Month Yamoussoukro Santiago
Jan 98°/59°F (36.7°/15.1°C) 86°/56°F (30.1°/13.3°C)
Feb 100°/65°F (38.0°/18.5°C) 85°/55°F (29.5°/12.8°C)
Mar 99°/65°F (37.4°/18.2°C) 81°/53°F (27.4°/11.4°C)
Apr 96°/68°F (35.7°/19.8°C) 74°/47°F (23.1°/8.6°C)
May 94°/70°F (34.7°/20.9°C) 65°/44°F (18.5°/6.4°C)
Jun 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) 60°/41°F (15.7°/5.0°C)
Jul 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.5°C) 60°/39°F (15.3°/3.9°C)
Aug 88°/66°F (31.0°/19.0°C) 63°/41°F (17.1°/5.1°C)
Sep 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.5°C) 67°/44°F (19.4°/6.8°C)
Oct 94°/69°F (34.2°/20.5°C) 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C)
Nov 94°/70°F (34.7°/21.2°C) 79°/51°F (26.1°/10.3°C)
Dec 94°/63°F (34.5°/17.2°C) 84°/54°F (28.8°/12.2°C)

Data: Dirección Meteorológica de Chile Dirección Meteorológica de Chile

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cote d'Ivoire passport

Cote d'Ivoire passport holder visiting Chile

Visa Required
Cote d'Ivoire passport holders need a visa to enter Chile.
Chile passport

Chile passport holder visiting Cote d'Ivoire

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Chile 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 Chile?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Chile has 22.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Chile safe for expats?

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

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

Cote d'Ivoire generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Chile leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 31.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Chile, compared to 1.8 in Cote d'Ivoire. Chile scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cote d'Ivoire: 43).

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

The average high temperature in Santiago is 73°F, compared to 94°F in Yamoussoukro. Santiago receives around 13.5 in of rainfall per year, while Yamoussoukro gets 65.0 in.

What language do they speak in Chile?

The official language in Chile is Spanish. In Cote d'Ivoire, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

CI CL
Population 28,713,423 18,430,408
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Chilean Unit of Account (UF) (CLF)
Languages French Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +225 +56
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 110 131