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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
504 ↑ 9% vs 2015

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

Who's moving to Mauritania?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Cote d'Ivoire and Mauritania 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
MR
9.5

Mauritania 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
MR
$302
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CI
1.8
MR
2.4

Cote d'Ivoire generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritania 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
MR
62.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CI
0.6t
MR
1.0t

Cote d'Ivoire generally does better on environment, though Mauritania 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
MR
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CI
5.1%
MR
13.2%

Cote d'Ivoire generally does better on infrastructure, though Mauritania leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

CI
2.4%
MR
10.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CI
$7,000
MR
$6,300

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CI
62.3 yrs
MR
65.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CI
55.7
MR
51.0

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cote d'Ivoire passport

Cote d'Ivoire passport holder visiting Mauritania

Visa Free
Cote d'Ivoire passport holders can enter Mauritania without a visa.
Mauritania passport

Mauritania passport holder visiting Cote d'Ivoire

Visa Free
Mauritania passport holders can enter Cote d'Ivoire without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Mauritania?

With 0.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Mauritania 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 Mauritania.

Is Mauritania safe for expats?

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

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

Cote d'Ivoire generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritania leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritania, compared to 1.8 in Cote d'Ivoire. Mauritania scores 40 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cote d'Ivoire: 43).

What language do they speak in Mauritania?

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

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At a Glance

CI MR
Population 28,713,423 4,161,925
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO)
Languages French Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +225 +222
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110