Moving to Cote d'Ivoire from Romania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Romania to Cote d'Ivoire, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Yamoussoukro averages 94°F vs 63°F in Bucharest, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RO
9.6
CI
20.6

Romania 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

RO
$2,614
CI
$249
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

RO
34.7
CI
1.8

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

RO
46.0
CI
86.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

RO
3.7t
CI
0.6t

Romania 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

RO
32.4
CI
1.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RO
7.4%
CI
5.1%

Romania 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

RO
5.6%
CI
2.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RO
$40,500
CI
$7,000

Romania 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

RO
75.8 yrs
CI
62.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RO
5.8
CI
55.7

Romania 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.

Bucharest Rain: 23.4 in/yr (594 mm)
63° / 41°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bucharest Yamoussoukro
Jan–Mar 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C) 99°/63°F (37°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 74°/49°F (23°/9°C) 94°/69°F (35°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/57°F (28°/14°C) 90°/67°F (32°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 51°/34°F (10°/1°C) 94°/67°F (34°/20°C)
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Month Bucharest Yamoussoukro
Jan 37°/23°F (2.8°/-4.8°C) 98°/59°F (36.7°/15.1°C)
Feb 42°/25°F (5.5°/-4.0°C) 100°/65°F (38.0°/18.5°C)
Mar 53°/32°F (11.4°/0.1°C) 99°/65°F (37.4°/18.2°C)
Apr 64°/41°F (18.0°/4.9°C) 96°/68°F (35.7°/19.8°C)
May 75°/49°F (24.0°/9.6°C) 94°/70°F (34.7°/20.9°C)
Jun 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.6°C) 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C)
Jul 86°/60°F (29.8°/15.4°C) 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.5°C)
Aug 86°/59°F (29.8°/14.9°C) 88°/66°F (31.0°/19.0°C)
Sep 76°/51°F (24.6°/10.5°C) 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.5°C)
Oct 64°/42°F (17.9°/5.4°C) 94°/69°F (34.2°/20.5°C)
Nov 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.6°C) 94°/70°F (34.7°/21.2°C)
Dec 39°/26°F (3.8°/-3.4°C) 94°/63°F (34.5°/17.2°C)

Data: National Meteorological Administration National Meteorological Administration

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Romania 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.

Romania passport

Romania passport holder visiting Cote d'Ivoire

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Romania 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 Romania

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

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?

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

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

Cote d'Ivoire generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Romania leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Cote d'Ivoire, compared to 34.7 in Romania. Cote d'Ivoire scores 43 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Romania: 78).

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

The average high temperature in Yamoussoukro is 94°F, compared to 63°F in Bucharest. Yamoussoukro receives around 65.0 in of rainfall per year, while Bucharest gets 23.4 in.

What language do they speak in Cote d'Ivoire?

The official language in Cote d'Ivoire is French. In Romania, the official language is Romanian.

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At a Glance

RO CI
Population 18,519,899 28,713,423
Currency Romanian Leu (RON) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Romanian French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +40 +225
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 110