Moving to Cote d'Ivoire from Serbia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Serbia to Cote d'Ivoire, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Yamoussoukro averages 94°F vs 62°F in Belgrade, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Serbia 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

RS
7.4
CI
20.6

Serbia 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

RS
$2,303
CI
$249
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

RS
28.4
CI
1.8

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

RS
45.0
CI
86.0

Serbia performs better than Cote d'Ivoire 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

RS
29.3
CI
1.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RS
5.7%
CI
5.1%

Serbia 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

RS
8.7%
CI
2.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RS
$24,500
CI
$7,000

Serbia 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

RS
74.2 yrs
CI
62.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RS
4.8
CI
55.7

Serbia 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.

Belgrade Rain: 26.9 in/yr (683 mm)
62° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Belgrade Yamoussoukro
Jan–Mar 45°/33°F (7°/0°C) 99°/63°F (37°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/53°F (22°/12°C) 94°/69°F (35°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) 90°/67°F (32°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 53°/39°F (11°/4°C) 94°/67°F (34°/20°C)
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Month Belgrade Yamoussoukro
Jan 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C) 98°/59°F (36.7°/15.1°C)
Feb 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C) 100°/65°F (38.0°/18.5°C)
Mar 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C) 99°/65°F (37.4°/18.2°C)
Apr 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C) 96°/68°F (35.7°/19.8°C)
May 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C) 94°/70°F (34.7°/20.9°C)
Jun 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C) 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C)
Jul 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C) 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.5°C)
Aug 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C) 88°/66°F (31.0°/19.0°C)
Sep 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C) 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.5°C)
Oct 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) 94°/69°F (34.2°/20.5°C)
Nov 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C) 94°/70°F (34.7°/21.2°C)
Dec 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C) 94°/63°F (34.5°/17.2°C)

Data: Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Serbia 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.

Serbia passport

Serbia passport holder visiting Cote d'Ivoire

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Serbia 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 Serbia

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

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 Serbia and Cote d'Ivoire.

Is Cote d'Ivoire safe for expats?

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

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

Cote d'Ivoire generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Cote d'Ivoire, compared to 28.4 in Serbia. Cote d'Ivoire scores 43 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Serbia: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Yamoussoukro is 94°F, compared to 62°F in Belgrade. Yamoussoukro receives around 65.0 in of rainfall per year, while Belgrade gets 26.9 in.

What language do they speak in Cote d'Ivoire?

The official language in Cote d'Ivoire is French. In Serbia, the official language is Serbian.

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At a Glance

RS CI
Population 6,739,471 28,713,423
Currency Serbian Dinar (RSD) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Serbian French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +381 +225
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 110