Moving to Indonesia from Cote d'Ivoire

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cote d'Ivoire to Indonesia, and you’d need to navigate life in Indonesian. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Indonesia 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
ID
11.3

Indonesia 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
ID
$417
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CI
1.8
ID
6.9

Indonesia 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
ID
58.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CI
0.6t
ID
2.9t

Cote d'Ivoire generally does better on environment, though Indonesia 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
ID
4.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CI
5.1%
ID
29.7%

Indonesia 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%
ID
3.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CI
$7,000
ID
$14,100

Cote d'Ivoire generally does better on employment & economy, though Indonesia 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
ID
73.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CI
55.7
ID
19.7

Indonesia 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

Jakarta Rain: 65.2 in/yr (1655 mm)
89° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Yamoussoukro Jakarta
Jan–Mar 99°/63°F (37°/17°C) 87°/76°F (31°/25°C)
Apr–Jun 94°/69°F (35°/20°C) 90°/77°F (32°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/67°F (32°/19°C) 90°/77°F (32°/25°C)
Oct–Dec 94°/67°F (34°/20°C) 90°/77°F (32°/25°C)
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Month Yamoussoukro Jakarta
Jan 98°/59°F (36.7°/15.1°C) 86°/76°F (29.9°/24.2°C)
Feb 100°/65°F (38.0°/18.5°C) 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.3°C)
Mar 99°/65°F (37.4°/18.2°C) 89°/77°F (31.5°/25.2°C)
Apr 96°/68°F (35.7°/19.8°C) 90°/77°F (32.5°/25.1°C)
May 94°/70°F (34.7°/20.9°C) 90°/78°F (32.5°/25.4°C)
Jun 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) 89°/77°F (31.4°/24.8°C)
Jul 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.5°C) 90°/77°F (32.3°/25.1°C)
Aug 88°/66°F (31.0°/19.0°C) 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C)
Sep 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.5°C) 91°/78°F (33.0°/25.5°C)
Oct 94°/69°F (34.2°/20.5°C) 91°/78°F (32.7°/25.5°C)
Nov 94°/70°F (34.7°/21.2°C) 88°/77°F (31.3°/24.9°C)
Dec 94°/63°F (34.5°/17.2°C) 90°/77°F (32.0°/24.9°C)

Data: Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) Meteorological, Climatological and Geophysical Agency (BMKG)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cote d'Ivoire passport

Cote d'Ivoire passport holder visiting Indonesia

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

Indonesia passport holder visiting Cote d'Ivoire

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Indonesia 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 Indonesia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Indonesia: 4.9 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Indonesia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Indonesia safe for expats?

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

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

Indonesia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 6.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Indonesia, compared to 1.8 in Cote d'Ivoire. Indonesia scores 55 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cote d'Ivoire: 43).

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

The average high temperature in Jakarta is 89°F, compared to 94°F in Yamoussoukro. Jakarta receives around 65.2 in of rainfall per year, while Yamoussoukro gets 65.0 in.

What language do they speak in Indonesia?

The official language in Indonesia is Indonesian. In Cote d'Ivoire, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

CI ID
Population 28,713,423 277,329,163
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Indonesian Rupiah (IDR)
Languages French Indonesian
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +225 +62
Time zones 1 3
Emergency number 110 112