Moving to Egypt from Cote d'Ivoire

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cote d'Ivoire to Egypt, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Cairo averages 82°F vs 94°F in Yamoussoukro, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Cote d'Ivoire to Egypt.

Living there in 2020
802 ↑ 56% vs 2015

people born in Cote d'Ivoire live in Egypt · UN DESA

Who's moving to Egypt?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CI
20.6
EG
9.4

Egypt 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
EG
$905
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CI
1.8
EG
6.8

Egypt generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CI
86.0
EG
105.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CI
0.6t
EG
2.5t

Cote d'Ivoire performs better than Egypt across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CI
1.4
EG
10.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CI
5.1%
EG
141.2%

Egypt 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%
EG
7.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CI
$7,000
EG
$17,000

Egypt 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
EG
74.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CI
55.7
EG
17.7

Cote d'Ivoire generally does better on family life, though Egypt leads in life expectancy.

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

Cairo Rain: 1.0 in/yr (25 mm)
82° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Yamoussoukro Cairo
Jan–Mar 99°/63°F (37°/17°C) 70°/51°F (21°/11°C)
Apr–Jun 94°/69°F (35°/20°C) 89°/65°F (32°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/67°F (32°/19°C) 94°/73°F (34°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 94°/67°F (34°/20°C) 77°/59°F (25°/15°C)
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Month Yamoussoukro Cairo
Jan 98°/59°F (36.7°/15.1°C) 66°/49°F (19.0°/9.7°C)
Feb 100°/65°F (38.0°/18.5°C) 69°/51°F (20.3°/10.3°C)
Mar 99°/65°F (37.4°/18.2°C) 74°/54°F (23.4°/12.3°C)
Apr 96°/68°F (35.7°/19.8°C) 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.4°C)
May 94°/70°F (34.7°/20.9°C) 89°/65°F (31.9°/18.4°C)
Jun 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) 94°/71°F (34.6°/21.4°C)
Jul 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.5°C) 95°/73°F (34.8°/22.9°C)
Aug 88°/66°F (31.0°/19.0°C) 94°/74°F (34.5°/23.3°C)
Sep 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.5°C) 92°/71°F (33.1°/21.7°C)
Oct 94°/69°F (34.2°/20.5°C) 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C)
Nov 94°/70°F (34.7°/21.2°C) 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.6°C)
Dec 94°/63°F (34.5°/17.2°C) 69°/52°F (20.4°/11.0°C)

Data: The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cote d'Ivoire passport

Cote d'Ivoire passport holder visiting Egypt

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

Egypt passport holder visiting Cote d'Ivoire

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Egypt 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 Egypt?

Connectivity is usually fine (Egypt: 10.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Egypt offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Egypt safe for expats?

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

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

Egypt generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 6.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Egypt, compared to 1.8 in Cote d'Ivoire. Egypt scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cote d'Ivoire: 43).

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

The average high temperature in Cairo is 82°F, compared to 94°F in Yamoussoukro. Cairo receives around 1.0 in of rainfall per year, while Yamoussoukro gets 65.0 in.

What language do they speak in Egypt?

The official language in Egypt is Arabic. In Cote d'Ivoire, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

CI EG
Population 28,713,423 107,770,524
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Languages French Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +225 +20
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110 122