Moving to Cote d'Ivoire from El Salvador

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Cote d'Ivoire compared to El Salvador.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SV
21.5
CI
20.6

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SV
$1,176
CI
$249
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SV
15.5
CI
1.8

El Salvador 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

SV
31.0
CI
86.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SV
1.5t
CI
0.6t

El Salvador generally does better on environment, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SV
10.6
CI
1.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SV
13.2%
CI
5.1%

El Salvador 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

SV
2.8%
CI
2.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SV
$11,300
CI
$7,000

El Salvador 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

SV
75.4 yrs
CI
62.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SV
12.1
CI
55.7

El Salvador generally does better on family life, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in literacy rate.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

San Salvador Rain: 70.0 in/yr (1777 mm)
87° / 66°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months San Salvador Yamoussoukro
Jan–Mar 89°/64°F (32°/18°C) 99°/63°F (37°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/68°F (31°/20°C) 94°/69°F (35°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 86°/67°F (30°/20°C) 90°/67°F (32°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 86°/65°F (30°/18°C) 94°/67°F (34°/20°C)
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Month San Salvador Yamoussoukro
Jan 87°/62°F (30.8°/16.9°C) 98°/59°F (36.7°/15.1°C)
Feb 90°/64°F (32.0°/17.6°C) 100°/65°F (38.0°/18.5°C)
Mar 91°/65°F (32.7°/18.4°C) 99°/65°F (37.4°/18.2°C)
Apr 91°/68°F (32.7°/19.8°C) 96°/68°F (35.7°/19.8°C)
May 88°/69°F (31.1°/20.4°C) 94°/70°F (34.7°/20.9°C)
Jun 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C) 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C)
Jul 87°/67°F (30.3°/19.5°C) 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.5°C)
Aug 87°/67°F (30.4°/19.7°C) 88°/66°F (31.0°/19.0°C)
Sep 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.6°C) 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.5°C)
Oct 85°/67°F (29.5°/19.4°C) 94°/69°F (34.2°/20.5°C)
Nov 86°/65°F (29.9°/18.4°C) 94°/70°F (34.7°/21.2°C)
Dec 86°/63°F (30.1°/17.4°C) 94°/63°F (34.5°/17.2°C)

Data: Gerencia de Meteorología Gerencia de Meteorología

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

El Salvador passport

El Salvador passport holder visiting Cote d'Ivoire

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

Cote d'Ivoire passport holder visiting El Salvador

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Cote d'Ivoire?

Connectivity is usually fine (Cote d'Ivoire: 1.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Cote d'Ivoire offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Cote d'Ivoire safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Cote d'Ivoire compared to El Salvador?

El Salvador generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Cote d'Ivoire, compared to 15.5 in El Salvador. Cote d'Ivoire scores 43 on the WHO universal health coverage index (El Salvador: 78).

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

The average high temperature in Yamoussoukro is 94°F, compared to 87°F in San Salvador. Yamoussoukro receives around 65.0 in of rainfall per year, while San Salvador gets 70.0 in.

What language do they speak in Cote d'Ivoire?

The official language in Cote d'Ivoire is French. In El Salvador, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

SV CI
Population 6,568,745 28,713,423
Currency Salvadoran Colón (SVC) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Spanish French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +503 +225
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 110