Moving to Cote d'Ivoire from Philippines

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Philippines 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

PH
9.7
CI
20.6

Philippines 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

PH
$560
CI
$249
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PH
7.9
CI
1.8

Philippines 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

PH
92.0
CI
86.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PH
1.5t
CI
0.6t

Cote d'Ivoire performs significantly better than Philippines 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

PH
7.6
CI
1.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PH
27.2%
CI
5.1%

Philippines 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

PH
2.2%
CI
2.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PH
$9,700
CI
$7,000

Philippines 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

PH
70.1 yrs
CI
62.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PH
22.2
CI
55.7

Philippines 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.

Manila Rain: 86.7 in/yr (2201 mm)
88° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Manila Yamoussoukro
Jan–Mar 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) 99°/63°F (37°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/79°F (33°/26°C) 94°/69°F (35°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) 90°/67°F (32°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/77°F (30°/25°C) 94°/67°F (34°/20°C)
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Month Manila Yamoussoukro
Jan 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.5°C) 98°/59°F (36.7°/15.1°C)
Feb 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) 100°/65°F (38.0°/18.5°C)
Mar 90°/77°F (32.1°/24.9°C) 99°/65°F (37.4°/18.2°C)
Apr 92°/79°F (33.5°/26.2°C) 96°/68°F (35.7°/19.8°C)
May 92°/80°F (33.2°/26.7°C) 94°/70°F (34.7°/20.9°C)
Jun 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.2°C) 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C)
Jul 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.8°C) 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.5°C)
Aug 87°/78°F (30.6°/25.5°C) 88°/66°F (31.0°/19.0°C)
Sep 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.5°C)
Oct 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) 94°/69°F (34.2°/20.5°C)
Nov 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.9°C) 94°/70°F (34.7°/21.2°C)
Dec 85°/75°F (29.7°/23.9°C) 94°/63°F (34.5°/17.2°C)

Data: Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Philippines 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.

Philippines passport

Philippines passport holder visiting Cote d'Ivoire

Visa Free
Philippines passport holders can enter Cote d'Ivoire without a visa.
Cote d'Ivoire passport

Cote d'Ivoire passport holder visiting Philippines

Visa Free
Cote d'Ivoire passport holders can enter Philippines without a visa.

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 Philippines and Cote d'Ivoire.

Is Cote d'Ivoire safe for expats?

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

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

Philippines 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 7.9 in Philippines. Cote d'Ivoire scores 43 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Philippines: 58).

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

The average high temperature in Yamoussoukro is 94°F, compared to 88°F in Manila. Yamoussoukro receives around 65.0 in of rainfall per year, while Manila gets 86.7 in.

What language do they speak in Cote d'Ivoire?

The official language in Cote d'Ivoire is French. In Philippines, the official languages are English and Filipino.

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At a Glance

PH CI
Population 114,597,229 28,713,423
Currency Philippine Peso (₱) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages English, Filipino French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +63 +225
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911 110