Moving to Cote d'Ivoire from Israel

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Israel to Cote d'Ivoire, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Yamoussoukro averages 94°F vs 72°F in Jerusalem, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IL
4.2
CI
20.6

Israel 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

IL
$4,033
CI
$249
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IL
37.1
CI
1.8

Israel 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

IL
15.0
CI
86.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IL
5.8t
CI
0.6t

Israel 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

IL
29.4
CI
1.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IL
132.0%
CI
5.1%

Israel 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

IL
3.4%
CI
2.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IL
$48,300
CI
$7,000

Israel 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

IL
83.3 yrs
CI
62.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IL
3.6
CI
55.7

Israel performs 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.

Jerusalem Rain: 21.1 in/yr (537 mm)
72° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Jerusalem Yamoussoukro
Jan–Mar 58°/46°F (15°/8°C) 99°/63°F (37°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/60°F (25°/15°C) 94°/69°F (35°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/67°F (29°/20°C) 90°/67°F (32°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 68°/55°F (20°/13°C) 94°/67°F (34°/20°C)
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Month Jerusalem Yamoussoukro
Jan 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C) 98°/59°F (36.7°/15.1°C)
Feb 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C) 100°/65°F (38.0°/18.5°C)
Mar 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C) 99°/65°F (37.4°/18.2°C)
Apr 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C) 96°/68°F (35.7°/19.8°C)
May 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C) 94°/70°F (34.7°/20.9°C)
Jun 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C) 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C)
Jul 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C) 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.5°C)
Aug 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C) 88°/66°F (31.0°/19.0°C)
Sep 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C) 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.5°C)
Oct 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C) 94°/69°F (34.2°/20.5°C)
Nov 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C) 94°/70°F (34.7°/21.2°C)
Dec 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C) 94°/63°F (34.5°/17.2°C)

Data: Israel Meteorological Service Israel Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Israel 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.

Israel passport

Israel passport holder visiting Cote d'Ivoire

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Israel 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 Israel

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

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?

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

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

Israel 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 37.1 in Israel. Cote d'Ivoire scores 43 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Israel: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Yamoussoukro is 94°F, compared to 72°F in Jerusalem. Yamoussoukro receives around 65.0 in of rainfall per year, while Jerusalem gets 21.1 in.

What language do they speak in Cote d'Ivoire?

The official language in Cote d'Ivoire is French. In Israel, the official languages are Arabic and Hebrew.

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At a Glance

IL CI
Population 8,914,885 28,713,423
Currency Israeli New Sheqel (₪) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Arabic, Hebrew French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +972 +225
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 100 110