Moving to Cote d'Ivoire from Kuwait

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Kuwait to Cote d'Ivoire — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Kuwait to Cote d'Ivoire, and you’d need to navigate life in French.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Kuwait and Cote d'Ivoire stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KW
9.2
CI
20.6

Kuwait 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

KW
$2,567
CI
$249
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

KW
22.9
CI
1.8

Kuwait 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

KW
45.0
CI
86.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KW
23.7t
CI
0.6t

Kuwait 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

KW
1.5
CI
1.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KW
3850.5%
CI
5.1%

Kuwait 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

KW
2.1%
CI
2.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KW
$50,800
CI
$7,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KW
79.1 yrs
CI
62.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KW
7.4
CI
55.7

Kuwait 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.

Kuwait City Rain: 4.6 in/yr (116 mm)
94° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kuwait City Yamoussoukro
Jan–Mar 73°/51°F (23°/11°C) 99°/63°F (37°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 104°/76°F (40°/25°C) 94°/69°F (35°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 114°/84°F (46°/29°C) 90°/67°F (32°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) 94°/67°F (34°/20°C)
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Month Kuwait City Yamoussoukro
Jan 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C) 98°/59°F (36.7°/15.1°C)
Feb 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C) 100°/65°F (38.0°/18.5°C)
Mar 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C) 99°/65°F (37.4°/18.2°C)
Apr 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C) 96°/68°F (35.7°/19.8°C)
May 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C) 94°/70°F (34.7°/20.9°C)
Jun 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C) 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C)
Jul 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C) 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.5°C)
Aug 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C) 88°/66°F (31.0°/19.0°C)
Sep 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C) 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.5°C)
Oct 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C) 94°/69°F (34.2°/20.5°C)
Nov 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C) 94°/70°F (34.7°/21.2°C)
Dec 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C) 94°/63°F (34.5°/17.2°C)

Data: Meteorological Department Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kuwait 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.

Kuwait passport

Kuwait passport holder visiting Cote d'Ivoire

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Kuwait 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 Kuwait

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

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?

With 1.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Cote d'Ivoire can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Kuwait and Cote d'Ivoire.

Is Cote d'Ivoire safe for expats?

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

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

Kuwait 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 22.9 in Kuwait. Cote d'Ivoire scores 43 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kuwait: 78).

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

The average high temperature in Yamoussoukro is 94°F, compared to 94°F in Kuwait City. Yamoussoukro receives around 65.0 in of rainfall per year, while Kuwait City gets 4.6 in.

What language do they speak in Cote d'Ivoire?

The official language in Cote d'Ivoire is French. In Kuwait, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

KW CI
Population 3,068,155 28,713,423
Currency Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Arabic French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +965 +225
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 110