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

If you moved from Cote d'Ivoire to Turkey, and you’d need to navigate life in Turkish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Ankara averages 64°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 Turkey, and how the trend has changed.

Moved in 2023
202 ↓ 40% vs 2022

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

Who's moving to Turkey?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Cote d'Ivoire and Turkey 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
TR
6.5

Turkey 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
TR
$1,769
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CI
1.8
TR
21.7

Turkey 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
TR
39.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CI
0.6t
TR
5.4t

Cote d'Ivoire generally does better on environment, though Turkey 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
TR
22.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CI
5.1%
TR
43.4%

Turkey 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%
TR
9.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CI
$7,000
TR
$34,400

Turkey 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
TR
76.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CI
55.7
TR
19.4

Turkey generally does better on family life, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in education spending.

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

Ankara Rain: 15.0 in/yr (382 mm)
64° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Yamoussoukro Ankara
Jan–Mar 99°/63°F (37°/17°C) 45°/28°F (7°/-2°C)
Apr–Jun 94°/69°F (35°/20°C) 72°/48°F (22°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/67°F (32°/19°C) 83°/57°F (29°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 94°/67°F (34°/20°C) 55°/37°F (13°/3°C)
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Month Yamoussoukro Ankara
Jan 98°/59°F (36.7°/15.1°C) 39°/26°F (4.1°/-3.5°C)
Feb 100°/65°F (38.0°/18.5°C) 43°/27°F (5.9°/-2.8°C)
Mar 99°/65°F (37.4°/18.2°C) 52°/32°F (11.1°/0.2°C)
Apr 96°/68°F (35.7°/19.8°C) 63°/41°F (17.3°/5.1°C)
May 94°/70°F (34.7°/20.9°C) 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C)
Jun 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) 80°/55°F (26.4°/12.6°C)
Jul 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.5°C) 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.4°C)
Aug 88°/66°F (31.0°/19.0°C) 86°/60°F (30.0°/15.4°C)
Sep 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.5°C) 78°/52°F (25.8°/11.3°C)
Oct 94°/69°F (34.2°/20.5°C) 68°/44°F (20.0°/6.8°C)
Nov 94°/70°F (34.7°/21.2°C) 55°/36°F (12.9°/2.4°C)
Dec 94°/63°F (34.5°/17.2°C) 43°/30°F (6.3°/-0.9°C)

Data: Turkish State Meteorological Service Turkish State Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cote d'Ivoire passport

Cote d'Ivoire passport holder visiting Turkey

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Cote d'Ivoire passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Turkey.
Turkey passport

Turkey passport holder visiting Cote d'Ivoire

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Turkey 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 Turkey?

With 22.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Turkey 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 Turkey.

Is Turkey safe for expats?

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

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

Turkey generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Turkey, compared to 1.8 in Cote d'Ivoire. Turkey scores 76 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cote d'Ivoire: 43).

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

The average high temperature in Ankara is 64°F, compared to 94°F in Yamoussoukro. Ankara receives around 15.0 in of rainfall per year, while Yamoussoukro gets 65.0 in.

What language do they speak in Turkey?

The official language in Turkey is Turkish. In Cote d'Ivoire, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

CI TR
Population 28,713,423 83,047,706
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Turkish Lira (TRY)
Languages French Turkish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +225 +90
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110 112