Moving to Cote d'Ivoire from Kazakhstan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kazakhstan to Cote d'Ivoire, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Yamoussoukro averages 94°F vs 46°F in Astana, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KZ
12.2
CI
20.6

Kazakhstan 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

KZ
$1,460
CI
$249
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

KZ
40.3
CI
1.8

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

KZ
68.0
CI
86.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KZ
12.6t
CI
0.6t

Kazakhstan 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

KZ
14.9
CI
1.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KZ
34.1%
CI
5.1%

Kazakhstan 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

KZ
4.8%
CI
2.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KZ
$35,500
CI
$7,000

Kazakhstan 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

KZ
72.5 yrs
CI
62.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KZ
19.2
CI
55.7

Kazakhstan 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.

Astana Rain: 12.5 in/yr (318 mm)
46° / 25°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Astana Yamoussoukro
Jan–Mar 15°/-4°F (-10°/-20°C) 99°/63°F (37°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 65°/41°F (18°/5°C) 94°/69°F (35°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) 90°/67°F (32°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 30°/13°F (-1°/-11°C) 94°/67°F (34°/20°C)
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Month Astana Yamoussoukro
Jan /-8°F (-12.6°/-22.0°C) 98°/59°F (36.7°/15.1°C)
Feb 12°/-7°F (-11.3°/-21.8°C) 100°/65°F (38.0°/18.5°C)
Mar 23°/4°F (-5.0°/-15.6°C) 99°/65°F (37.4°/18.2°C)
Apr 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.4°C) 96°/68°F (35.7°/19.8°C)
May 67°/42°F (19.6°/5.8°C) 94°/70°F (34.7°/20.9°C)
Jun 78°/52°F (25.3°/11.2°C) 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C)
Jul 81°/56°F (27.0°/13.4°C) 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.5°C)
Aug 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) 88°/66°F (31.0°/19.0°C)
Sep 65°/41°F (18.6°/5.1°C) 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.5°C)
Oct 47°/28°F (8.5°/-2.1°C) 94°/69°F (34.2°/20.5°C)
Nov 27°/12°F (-3.0°/-11.2°C) 94°/70°F (34.7°/21.2°C)
Dec 15°/-2°F (-9.7°/-18.9°C) 94°/63°F (34.5°/17.2°C)

Data: Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kazakhstan 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.

Kazakhstan passport

Kazakhstan passport holder visiting Cote d'Ivoire

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Kazakhstan 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 Kazakhstan

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

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?

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

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

Cote d'Ivoire generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kazakhstan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Cote d'Ivoire, compared to 40.3 in Kazakhstan. Cote d'Ivoire scores 43 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kazakhstan: 80).

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

The average high temperature in Yamoussoukro is 94°F, compared to 46°F in Astana. Yamoussoukro receives around 65.0 in of rainfall per year, while Astana gets 12.5 in.

What language do they speak in Cote d'Ivoire?

The official language in Cote d'Ivoire is French. In Kazakhstan, the official languages are Kazakh and Russian.

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At a Glance

KZ CI
Population 19,398,331 28,713,423
Currency Kazakhstani Tenge (KZT) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Kazakh, Russian French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +7 +225
Time zones 2 1
Emergency number 112 110