Moving to Cote d'Ivoire from Namibia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Namibia to Cote d'Ivoire, and you’d need to navigate life in French. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Yamoussoukro averages 94°F vs 80°F in Windhoek, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

NA
22.0
CI
20.6

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

NA
$1,068
CI
$249
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

NA
5.4
CI
1.8

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

NA
43.0
CI
86.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

NA
1.2t
CI
0.6t

Namibia 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

NA
3.9
CI
1.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

NA
0.9%
CI
5.1%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

NA
19.4%
CI
2.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

NA
$11,500
CI
$7,000

Namibia 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

NA
66.5 yrs
CI
62.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

NA
29.4
CI
55.7

Namibia 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.

Windhoek Rain: 14.5 in/yr (368 mm)
80° / 55°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Windhoek Yamoussoukro
Jan–Mar 84°/63°F (29°/17°C) 99°/63°F (37°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/50°F (23°/10°C) 94°/69°F (35°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 76°/49°F (24°/9°C) 90°/67°F (32°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/61°F (30°/16°C) 94°/67°F (34°/20°C)
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Month Windhoek Yamoussoukro
Jan 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.7°C) 98°/59°F (36.7°/15.1°C)
Feb 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.0°C) 100°/65°F (38.0°/18.5°C)
Mar 81°/61°F (27.4°/15.9°C) 99°/65°F (37.4°/18.2°C)
Apr 78°/55°F (25.8°/12.9°C) 96°/68°F (35.7°/19.8°C)
May 74°/50°F (23.4°/9.8°C) 94°/70°F (34.7°/20.9°C)
Jun 69°/44°F (20.7°/6.9°C) 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C)
Jul 70°/44°F (21.2°/6.9°C) 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.5°C)
Aug 75°/48°F (23.8°/8.9°C) 88°/66°F (31.0°/19.0°C)
Sep 82°/54°F (27.5°/12.4°C) 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.5°C)
Oct 85°/58°F (29.3°/14.7°C) 94°/69°F (34.2°/20.5°C)
Nov 86°/61°F (30.2°/16.2°C) 94°/70°F (34.7°/21.2°C)
Dec 89°/63°F (31.4°/17.2°C) 94°/63°F (34.5°/17.2°C)

Data: Namibia Meteorological Service Namibia Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Namibia 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.

Namibia passport

Namibia passport holder visiting Cote d'Ivoire

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Namibia 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 Namibia

Visa on Arrival
Cote d'Ivoire passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Namibia.

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 Namibia across all safety metrics.

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

Cote d'Ivoire generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Namibia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Cote d'Ivoire, compared to 5.4 in Namibia. Cote d'Ivoire scores 43 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Namibia: 63).

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

The average high temperature in Yamoussoukro is 94°F, compared to 80°F in Windhoek. Yamoussoukro receives around 65.0 in of rainfall per year, while Windhoek gets 14.5 in.

What language do they speak in Cote d'Ivoire?

The official language in Cote d'Ivoire is French. In Namibia, the official languages are Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga and Tswana.

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At a Glance

NA CI
Population 2,727,409 28,713,423
Currency Namibian Dollar (NAD) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Afrikaans, English, German, Herero, Khoekhoe, Kwangali, Lozi, Ndonga, Tswana French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +264 +225
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 10111 110