Moving to Cote d'Ivoire from Libya

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Libya to Cote d'Ivoire, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Yamoussoukro averages 94°F vs 78°F in Tripoli, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Libya to Cote d'Ivoire.

Living there in 2020
6,663 ↑ 4% vs 2015

people born in Libya live in Cote d'Ivoire · UN DESA

Who's moving to Cote d'Ivoire?

Top countries of origin for Cote d'Ivoire's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LY
34.0
CI
20.6

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

LY
$1,055
CI
$249
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LY
21.6
CI
1.8

Libya 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

LY
54.0
CI
86.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LY
8.7t
CI
0.6t

Libya 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

LY
4.8
CI
1.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LY
817.1%
CI
5.1%

Libya 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

LY
18.7%
CI
2.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LY
$17,700
CI
$7,000

Libya 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

LY
77.2 yrs
CI
62.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LY
11.2
CI
55.7

Libya 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.

Tripoli Rain: 13.1 in/yr (334 mm)
78° / 60°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tripoli Yamoussoukro
Jan–Mar 66°/50°F (19°/10°C) 99°/63°F (37°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 81°/62°F (27°/17°C) 94°/69°F (35°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) 90°/67°F (32°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 74°/57°F (23°/14°C) 94°/67°F (34°/20°C)
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Month Tripoli Yamoussoukro
Jan 64°/48°F (17.9°/8.9°C) 98°/59°F (36.7°/15.1°C)
Feb 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.5°C) 100°/65°F (38.0°/18.5°C)
Mar 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.2°C) 99°/65°F (37.4°/18.2°C)
Apr 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.7°C) 96°/68°F (35.7°/19.8°C)
May 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.7°C) 94°/70°F (34.7°/20.9°C)
Jun 87°/68°F (30.4°/20.1°C) 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C)
Jul 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.7°C) 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.5°C)
Aug 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.7°C) 88°/66°F (31.0°/19.0°C)
Sep 88°/71°F (31.0°/21.4°C) 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.5°C)
Oct 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C) 94°/69°F (34.2°/20.5°C)
Nov 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) 94°/70°F (34.7°/21.2°C)
Dec 67°/50°F (19.3°/9.9°C) 94°/63°F (34.5°/17.2°C)

Data: National Meteorological Centre National Meteorological Centre

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Libya 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.

Libya passport

Libya passport holder visiting Cote d'Ivoire

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Libya 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 Libya

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

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 Libya across all safety metrics.

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

Libya 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 21.6 in Libya. Cote d'Ivoire scores 43 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Libya: 62).

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

The average high temperature in Yamoussoukro is 94°F, compared to 78°F in Tripoli. Yamoussoukro receives around 65.0 in of rainfall per year, while Tripoli gets 13.1 in.

What language do they speak in Cote d'Ivoire?

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

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At a Glance

LY CI
Population 7,137,931 28,713,423
Currency Libyan Dinar (LYD) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Arabic French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +218 +225
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110