Moving to Cote d'Ivoire from Eritrea

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Eritrea to Cote d'Ivoire, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Yamoussoukro averages 94°F vs 74°F in Asmara, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ER
17.7
CI
20.6

Eritrea performs 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

ER
$87
CI
$249
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ER
0.7
CI
1.8

Eritrea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cote d'Ivoire 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

ER
78.0
CI
86.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ER
0.2t
CI
0.6t

Eritrea performs better than Cote d'Ivoire 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

ER
0.2
CI
1.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ER
11.2%
CI
5.1%

Cote d'Ivoire performs significantly better than Eritrea across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ER
5.9%
CI
2.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ER
$1,600
CI
$7,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

ER
66.8 yrs
CI
62.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ER
41.5
CI
55.7

Eritrea 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.

Asmara Rain: 20.9 in/yr (532 mm)
74° / 48°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asmara Yamoussoukro
Jan–Mar 75°/44°F (24°/7°C) 99°/63°F (37°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/51°F (25°/11°C) 94°/69°F (35°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/51°F (22°/10°C) 90°/67°F (32°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 71°/46°F (22°/8°C) 94°/67°F (34°/20°C)
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Month Asmara Yamoussoukro
Jan 73°/42°F (22.6°/5.6°C) 98°/59°F (36.7°/15.1°C)
Feb 75°/44°F (23.9°/6.7°C) 100°/65°F (38.0°/18.5°C)
Mar 77°/47°F (25.1°/8.5°C) 99°/65°F (37.4°/18.2°C)
Apr 76°/50°F (24.5°/9.9°C) 96°/68°F (35.7°/19.8°C)
May 77°/52°F (25.2°/10.9°C) 94°/70°F (34.7°/20.9°C)
Jun 77°/52°F (25.1°/11.2°C) 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C)
Jul 71°/53°F (21.8°/11.4°C) 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.5°C)
Aug 71°/53°F (21.6°/11.4°C) 88°/66°F (31.0°/19.0°C)
Sep 74°/48°F (23.2°/8.7°C) 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.5°C)
Oct 71°/48°F (21.8°/8.8°C) 94°/69°F (34.2°/20.5°C)
Nov 71°/46°F (21.6°/7.5°C) 94°/70°F (34.7°/21.2°C)
Dec 71°/43°F (21.7°/6.2°C) 94°/63°F (34.5°/17.2°C)

Data: Civil Aviation Authority Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Eritrea 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.

Eritrea passport

Eritrea passport holder visiting Cote d'Ivoire

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Eritrea 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 Eritrea

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

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?

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

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

Eritrea generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Cote d'Ivoire, compared to 0.7 in Eritrea. Cote d'Ivoire scores 43 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Eritrea: 45).

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

The average high temperature in Yamoussoukro is 94°F, compared to 74°F in Asmara. Yamoussoukro receives around 65.0 in of rainfall per year, while Asmara gets 20.9 in.

What language do they speak in Cote d'Ivoire?

The official language in Cote d'Ivoire is French. In Eritrea, the official languages are Arabic, English and Tigrinya.

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At a Glance

ER CI
Population 6,209,262 28,713,423
Currency Eritrean Nakfa (ERN) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Arabic, English, Tigrinya French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +291 +225
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110