Moving to Peru from Cote d'Ivoire

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Cote d'Ivoire to Peru — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Cote d'Ivoire to Peru, and you’d need to navigate life in Aymara, Quechua and Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lima averages 72°F vs 94°F in Abidjan, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Cote d'Ivoire to Peru.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CI
20.6
PE
12.7

Peru 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
PE
$956
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

CI
1.7
PE
16.9

Peru 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
PE
26.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CI
0.6t
PE
2.0t

Cote d'Ivoire generally does better on environment, though Peru leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CI
1.6
PE
11.7
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CI
5.1%
PE
4.8%

Peru performs significantly better than Cote d'Ivoire across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

CI
2.3%
PE
5.1%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

CI
$3,050
PE
$9,684

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

CI
62.1 yrs
PE
77.9 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CI
44.8
PE
11.0

Peru performs significantly better than Cote d'Ivoire across all family life metrics.

Weather in Peru vs Cote d'Ivoire

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Abidjan Rain: 65.0 in/yr (1652 mm)
94° / 67°F

Avg. annual high / low

Lima Rain: 0.5 in/yr (13 mm)
72° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Abidjan Lima
Jan–Mar 99°/63°F (37°/17°C) 79°/67°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 94°/69°F (35°/20°C) 71°/62°F (22°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/67°F (32°/19°C) 66°/58°F (19°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 94°/67°F (34°/20°C) 71°/62°F (22°/16°C)
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Month Abidjan Lima
Jan 98°/59°F (36.7°/15.1°C) 78°/66°F (25.8°/19.1°C)
Feb 100°/65°F (38.0°/18.5°C) 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.4°C)
Mar 99°/65°F (37.4°/18.2°C) 79°/67°F (26.0°/19.2°C)
Apr 96°/68°F (35.7°/19.8°C) 76°/64°F (24.3°/17.6°C)
May 94°/70°F (34.7°/20.9°C) 71°/61°F (21.7°/16.1°C)
Jun 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) 67°/60°F (19.7°/15.3°C)
Jul 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.5°C) 66°/59°F (18.7°/15.0°C)
Aug 88°/66°F (31.0°/19.0°C) 65°/58°F (18.4°/14.6°C)
Sep 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.5°C) 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C)
Oct 94°/69°F (34.2°/20.5°C) 68°/59°F (19.9°/15.2°C)
Nov 94°/70°F (34.7°/21.2°C) 71°/62°F (21.9°/16.4°C)
Dec 94°/63°F (34.5°/17.2°C) 75°/64°F (23.9°/17.7°C)

Data: Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú

Can you move from Cote d'Ivoire to Peru?

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

Cote d'Ivoire passport

Cote d'Ivoire passport holder visiting Peru

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

Peru passport holder visiting Cote d'Ivoire

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Peru 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 Peru?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Peru has 11.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Peru safe for expats?

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

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

Peru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 16.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Peru, compared to 1.7 in Cote d'Ivoire. Peru scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cote d'Ivoire: 43).

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

The average high temperature in Lima is 72°F, compared to 94°F in Abidjan. Lima receives around 0.5 in of rainfall per year, while Abidjan gets 65.0 in.

What language do they speak in Peru?

The official languages in Peru are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish. In Cote d'Ivoire, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

CI PE
Population 32,711,547 34,576,665
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN)
Languages French Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +225 +51
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110 105