Moving to Italy 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 Italy — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Cote d'Ivoire to Italy, and you’d need to navigate life in Catalan and Italian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Rome averages 69°F vs 94°F in Yamoussoukro, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Cote d'Ivoire to Italy, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
5,093 ↑ 163% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Italy?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Cote d'Ivoire and Italy 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
IT
5.0

Italy 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
IT
$4,993
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CI
1.8
IT
42.5

Italy 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
IT
15.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CI
0.6t
IT
5.1t

Cote d'Ivoire generally does better on environment, though Italy 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
IT
31.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CI
5.1%
IT
29.6%

Italy 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%
IT
7.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CI
$7,000
IT
$52,700

Italy 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
IT
82.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CI
55.7
IT
3.2

Italy 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

Rome Rain: 31.7 in/yr (804 mm)
69° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Yamoussoukro Rome
Jan–Mar 99°/63°F (37°/17°C) 56°/39°F (13°/4°C)
Apr–Jun 94°/69°F (35°/20°C) 72°/53°F (22°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/67°F (32°/19°C) 85°/63°F (29°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 94°/67°F (34°/20°C) 62°/45°F (17°/7°C)
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Month Yamoussoukro Rome
Jan 98°/59°F (36.7°/15.1°C) 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C)
Feb 100°/65°F (38.0°/18.5°C) 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C)
Mar 99°/65°F (37.4°/18.2°C) 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C)
Apr 96°/68°F (35.7°/19.8°C) 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C)
May 94°/70°F (34.7°/20.9°C) 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C)
Jun 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C)
Jul 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.5°C) 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C)
Aug 88°/66°F (31.0°/19.0°C) 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C)
Sep 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.5°C) 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C)
Oct 94°/69°F (34.2°/20.5°C) 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C)
Nov 94°/70°F (34.7°/21.2°C) 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C)
Dec 94°/63°F (34.5°/17.2°C) 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C)

Data: Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cote d'Ivoire passport

Cote d'Ivoire passport holder visiting Italy

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

Italy passport holder visiting Cote d'Ivoire

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Italy 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 Italy?

With 31.5 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Italy 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 Italy.

Is Italy safe for expats?

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

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

Italy generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 42.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Italy, compared to 1.8 in Cote d'Ivoire. Italy scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cote d'Ivoire: 43).

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

The average high temperature in Rome is 69°F, compared to 94°F in Yamoussoukro. Rome receives around 31.7 in of rainfall per year, while Yamoussoukro gets 65.0 in.

What language do they speak in Italy?

The official languages in Italy are Catalan and Italian. In Cote d'Ivoire, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

CI IT
Population 28,713,423 61,095,551
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Euro (€)
Languages French Catalan, Italian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +225 +39
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110 112