Moving to United Kingdom from Cote d'Ivoire

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Cote d'Ivoire to United Kingdom, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — London averages 60°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 United Kingdom.

Living there in 2020
7,035 ↑ 13% vs 2015

people born in Cote d'Ivoire live in United Kingdom · UN DESA

Who's moving to United Kingdom?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in United Kingdom 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
GB
2.4

United Kingdom 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
GB
$6,606
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CI
1.8
GB
31.7

United Kingdom 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
GB
13.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CI
0.6t
GB
4.2t

Cote d'Ivoire generally does better on environment, though United Kingdom 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
GB
41.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CI
5.1%
GB
14.3%

United Kingdom 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%
GB
4.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CI
$7,000
GB
$54,100

United Kingdom 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
GB
81.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CI
55.7
GB
3.8

United Kingdom 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

London Rain: 22.0 in/yr (558 mm)
60° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Yamoussoukro London
Jan–Mar 99°/63°F (37°/17°C) 49°/38°F (9°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 94°/69°F (35°/20°C) 64°/48°F (18°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/67°F (32°/19°C) 72°/56°F (22°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 94°/67°F (34°/20°C) 53°/43°F (12°/6°C)
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Month Yamoussoukro London
Jan 98°/59°F (36.7°/15.1°C) 47°/38°F (8.1°/3.1°C)
Feb 100°/65°F (38.0°/18.5°C) 47°/37°F (8.6°/2.7°C)
Mar 99°/65°F (37.4°/18.2°C) 53°/40°F (11.6°/4.6°C)
Apr 96°/68°F (35.7°/19.8°C) 58°/43°F (14.6°/5.9°C)
May 94°/70°F (34.7°/20.9°C) 65°/48°F (18.1°/8.9°C)
Jun 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) 70°/53°F (21.0°/11.8°C)
Jul 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.5°C) 74°/57°F (23.4°/13.7°C)
Aug 88°/66°F (31.0°/19.0°C) 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C)
Sep 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.5°C) 68°/53°F (20.0°/11.4°C)
Oct 94°/69°F (34.2°/20.5°C) 60°/48°F (15.5°/8.8°C)
Nov 94°/70°F (34.7°/21.2°C) 52°/42°F (11.3°/5.8°C)
Dec 94°/63°F (34.5°/17.2°C) 47°/38°F (8.4°/3.4°C)

Data: Met Office Met Office

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Cote d'Ivoire passport

Cote d'Ivoire passport holder visiting United Kingdom

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

United Kingdom passport holder visiting Cote d'Ivoire

Visa Online (e-Visa)
United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom?

Connectivity is usually fine (United Kingdom: 41.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does United Kingdom offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is United Kingdom safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in United Kingdom compared to Cote d'Ivoire?

United Kingdom generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 31.7 doctors per 10,000 people in United Kingdom, compared to 1.8 in Cote d'Ivoire. United Kingdom scores 88 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cote d'Ivoire: 43).

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

The average high temperature in London is 60°F, compared to 94°F in Yamoussoukro. London receives around 22.0 in of rainfall per year, while Yamoussoukro gets 65.0 in.

What language do they speak in United Kingdom?

The official language in United Kingdom is English. In Cote d'Ivoire, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

CI GB
Population 28,713,423 67,791,400
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) British Pound Sterling (£)
Languages French English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +225 +44
Time zones 1 9
Emergency number 110 999