Moving to El Salvador 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 El Salvador — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Cote d'Ivoire and El Salvador 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
SV
21.5

Cote d'Ivoire performs better than El Salvador across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

CI
$249
SV
$1,176
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CI
1.8
SV
15.5

El Salvador 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
SV
31.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CI
0.6t
SV
1.5t

Cote d'Ivoire generally does better on environment, though El Salvador 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
SV
10.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CI
5.1%
SV
13.2%

El Salvador 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%
SV
2.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CI
$7,000
SV
$11,300

Cote d'Ivoire generally does better on employment & economy, though El Salvador 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
SV
75.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CI
55.7
SV
12.1

El Salvador generally does better on family life, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in literacy rate.

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

San Salvador Rain: 70.0 in/yr (1777 mm)
87° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Yamoussoukro San Salvador
Jan–Mar 99°/63°F (37°/17°C) 89°/64°F (32°/18°C)
Apr–Jun 94°/69°F (35°/20°C) 88°/68°F (31°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/67°F (32°/19°C) 86°/67°F (30°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 94°/67°F (34°/20°C) 86°/65°F (30°/18°C)
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Month Yamoussoukro San Salvador
Jan 98°/59°F (36.7°/15.1°C) 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.9°C)
Feb 100°/65°F (38.0°/18.5°C) 90°/64°F (32.0°/17.6°C)
Mar 99°/65°F (37.4°/18.2°C) 91°/65°F (32.7°/18.4°C)
Apr 96°/68°F (35.7°/19.8°C) 91°/68°F (32.7°/19.8°C)
May 94°/70°F (34.7°/20.9°C) 88°/69°F (31.1°/20.4°C)
Jun 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C)
Jul 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.5°C) 87°/67°F (30.3°/19.5°C)
Aug 88°/66°F (31.0°/19.0°C) 87°/67°F (30.4°/19.7°C)
Sep 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.5°C) 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.6°C)
Oct 94°/69°F (34.2°/20.5°C) 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.4°C)
Nov 94°/70°F (34.7°/21.2°C) 86°/65°F (29.9°/18.4°C)
Dec 94°/63°F (34.5°/17.2°C) 86°/63°F (30.1°/17.4°C)

Data: Gerencia de Meteorología Gerencia de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cote d'Ivoire passport

Cote d'Ivoire passport holder visiting El Salvador

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

El Salvador passport holder visiting Cote d'Ivoire

Visa Online (e-Visa)
El Salvador 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 El Salvador?

With 10.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, El Salvador 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 El Salvador.

Is El Salvador safe for expats?

Cote d'Ivoire performs better than El Salvador across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in El Salvador compared to Cote d'Ivoire?

El Salvador generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 15.5 doctors per 10,000 people in El Salvador, compared to 1.8 in Cote d'Ivoire. El Salvador scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cote d'Ivoire: 43).

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

The average high temperature in San Salvador is 87°F, compared to 94°F in Yamoussoukro. San Salvador receives around 70.0 in of rainfall per year, while Yamoussoukro gets 65.0 in.

What language do they speak in El Salvador?

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

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At a Glance

CI SV
Population 28,713,423 6,568,745
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Salvadoran Colón (SVC)
Languages French Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +225 +503
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110 911