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

If you moved from Cote d'Ivoire to Philippines, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Filipino.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Cote d'Ivoire and Philippines 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
PH
9.7

Philippines 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
PH
$560
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CI
1.8
PH
7.9

Philippines 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
PH
92.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CI
0.6t
PH
1.5t

Cote d'Ivoire performs better than Philippines across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CI
1.4
PH
7.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CI
5.1%
PH
27.2%

Philippines 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%
PH
2.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CI
$7,000
PH
$9,700

Philippines performs significantly better than Cote d'Ivoire across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

CI
62.3 yrs
PH
70.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CI
55.7
PH
22.2

Philippines 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

Manila Rain: 86.7 in/yr (2201 mm)
88° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Yamoussoukro Manila
Jan–Mar 99°/63°F (37°/17°C) 87°/75°F (31°/24°C)
Apr–Jun 94°/69°F (35°/20°C) 91°/79°F (33°/26°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/67°F (32°/19°C) 88°/78°F (31°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 94°/67°F (34°/20°C) 87°/77°F (30°/25°C)
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Month Yamoussoukro Manila
Jan 98°/59°F (36.7°/15.1°C) 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.5°C)
Feb 100°/65°F (38.0°/18.5°C) 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C)
Mar 99°/65°F (37.4°/18.2°C) 90°/77°F (32.1°/24.9°C)
Apr 96°/68°F (35.7°/19.8°C) 92°/79°F (33.5°/26.2°C)
May 94°/70°F (34.7°/20.9°C) 92°/80°F (33.2°/26.7°C)
Jun 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.2°C)
Jul 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.5°C) 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.8°C)
Aug 88°/66°F (31.0°/19.0°C) 87°/78°F (30.6°/25.5°C)
Sep 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.5°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C)
Oct 94°/69°F (34.2°/20.5°C) 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C)
Nov 94°/70°F (34.7°/21.2°C) 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.9°C)
Dec 94°/63°F (34.5°/17.2°C) 85°/75°F (29.7°/23.9°C)

Data: Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cote d'Ivoire passport

Cote d'Ivoire passport holder visiting Philippines

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

Philippines passport holder visiting Cote d'Ivoire

Visa Free
Philippines 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 Philippines?

With 7.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Philippines 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 Philippines.

Is Philippines safe for expats?

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

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

Philippines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 7.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Philippines, compared to 1.8 in Cote d'Ivoire. Philippines scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cote d'Ivoire: 43).

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

The average high temperature in Manila is 88°F, compared to 94°F in Yamoussoukro. Manila receives around 86.7 in of rainfall per year, while Yamoussoukro gets 65.0 in.

What language do they speak in Philippines?

The official languages in Philippines are English and Filipino. In Cote d'Ivoire, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

CI PH
Population 28,713,423 114,597,229
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Philippine Peso (₱)
Languages French English, Filipino
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +225 +63
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110 911