Moving to Cote d'Ivoire from Oman

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Oman 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

OM
11.0
CI
20.6

Oman 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

OM
$1,444
CI
$249
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

OM
20.6
CI
1.8

Oman 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

OM
104.0
CI
86.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

OM
18.7t
CI
0.6t

Cote d'Ivoire performs significantly better than Oman across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

OM
10.9
CI
1.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

OM
116.7%
CI
5.1%

Oman 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

OM
1.5%
CI
2.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

OM
$40,000
CI
$7,000

Oman 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

OM
76.9 yrs
CI
62.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

OM
14.4
CI
55.7

Oman 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.

Muscat Rain: 3.5 in/yr (90 mm)
91° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Muscat Yamoussoukro
Jan–Mar 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) 99°/63°F (37°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 100°/82°F (38°/28°C) 94°/69°F (35°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 97°/83°F (36°/28°C) 90°/67°F (32°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/70°F (31°/21°C) 94°/67°F (34°/20°C)
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Month Muscat Yamoussoukro
Jan 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C) 98°/59°F (36.7°/15.1°C)
Feb 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C) 100°/65°F (38.0°/18.5°C)
Mar 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C) 99°/65°F (37.4°/18.2°C)
Apr 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C) 96°/68°F (35.7°/19.8°C)
May 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C) 94°/70°F (34.7°/20.9°C)
Jun 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C) 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C)
Jul 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C) 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.5°C)
Aug 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C) 88°/66°F (31.0°/19.0°C)
Sep 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C) 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.5°C)
Oct 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C) 94°/69°F (34.2°/20.5°C)
Nov 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C) 94°/70°F (34.7°/21.2°C)
Dec 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C) 94°/63°F (34.5°/17.2°C)

Data: Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Oman 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.

Oman passport

Oman passport holder visiting Cote d'Ivoire

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Oman 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 Oman

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

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 Oman and Cote d'Ivoire.

Is Cote d'Ivoire safe for expats?

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

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

Oman 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 20.6 in Oman. Cote d'Ivoire scores 43 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Oman: 70).

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

The average high temperature in Yamoussoukro is 94°F, compared to 91°F in Muscat. Yamoussoukro receives around 65.0 in of rainfall per year, while Muscat gets 3.5 in.

What language do they speak in Cote d'Ivoire?

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

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At a Glance

OM CI
Population 3,764,348 28,713,423
Currency Omani Rial (OMR) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Arabic French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +968 +225
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 9999 110