Moving to Portugal from Cote d'Ivoire

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What to Expect

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

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Cote d'Ivoire to Portugal.

Living there in 2020
147 ↑ 13% vs 2015

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

Who's moving to Portugal?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Portugal 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
PT
7.2

Portugal 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
PT
$4,928
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CI
1.8
PT
57.7

Cote d'Ivoire generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Portugal 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
PT
10.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CI
0.6t
PT
3.3t

Cote d'Ivoire generally does better on environment, though Portugal 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
PT
43.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CI
5.1%
PT
12.3%

Portugal 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%
PT
6.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CI
$7,000
PT
$41,700

Cote d'Ivoire generally does better on employment & economy, though Portugal 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
PT
81.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CI
55.7
PT
2.5

Portugal 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

Lisbon Rain: 29.6 in/yr (751 mm)
69° / 55°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Yamoussoukro Lisbon
Jan–Mar 99°/63°F (37°/17°C) 61°/48°F (16°/9°C)
Apr–Jun 94°/69°F (35°/20°C) 71°/56°F (22°/13°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/67°F (32°/19°C) 81°/63°F (27°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 94°/67°F (34°/20°C) 65°/53°F (18°/12°C)
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Month Yamoussoukro Lisbon
Jan 98°/59°F (36.7°/15.1°C) 58°/47°F (14.5°/8.2°C)
Feb 100°/65°F (38.0°/18.5°C) 60°/48°F (15.6°/9.0°C)
Mar 99°/65°F (37.4°/18.2°C) 64°/50°F (17.6°/9.9°C)
Apr 96°/68°F (35.7°/19.8°C) 66°/52°F (19.1°/11.1°C)
May 94°/70°F (34.7°/20.9°C) 71°/55°F (21.7°/13.0°C)
Jun 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) 77°/60°F (24.8°/15.6°C)
Jul 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.5°C) 81°/63°F (27.4°/17.4°C)
Aug 88°/66°F (31.0°/19.0°C) 82°/64°F (27.9°/17.7°C)
Sep 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.5°C) 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.0°C)
Oct 94°/69°F (34.2°/20.5°C) 72°/58°F (22.4°/14.6°C)
Nov 94°/70°F (34.7°/21.2°C) 64°/52°F (17.8°/11.2°C)
Dec 94°/63°F (34.5°/17.2°C) 59°/48°F (14.8°/8.9°C)

Data: Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera Instituto Português do Mar e da Atmosfera

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cote d'Ivoire passport

Cote d'Ivoire passport holder visiting Portugal

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

Portugal passport holder visiting Cote d'Ivoire

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Portugal 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 Portugal?

Connectivity is usually fine (Portugal: 43.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Portugal offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Portugal safe for expats?

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

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

Cote d'Ivoire generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Portugal leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 57.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Portugal, compared to 1.8 in Cote d'Ivoire. Portugal scores 88 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cote d'Ivoire: 43).

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

The average high temperature in Lisbon is 69°F, compared to 94°F in Yamoussoukro. Lisbon receives around 29.6 in of rainfall per year, while Yamoussoukro gets 65.0 in.

What language do they speak in Portugal?

The official language in Portugal is Portuguese. In Cote d'Ivoire, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

CI PT
Population 28,713,423 10,242,081
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Euro (€)
Languages French Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +225 +351
Time zones 1 2
Emergency number 110 112