Moving to Cote d'Ivoire from Seychelles

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SC
6.6
CI
20.6

Seychelles 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

SC
$1,402
CI
$249
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SC
38.2
CI
1.8

Seychelles 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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SC
7.2t
CI
0.6t

Seychelles 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

SC
35.0
CI
1.4
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SC
82.0%
CI
45.0%

Seychelles 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

SC
3.0%
CI
2.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SC
$29,500
CI
$7,000

Seychelles 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

SC
76.1 yrs
CI
62.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SC
10.6
CI
55.7

Seychelles 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.

Victoria Rain: 93.2 in/yr (2367 mm)
86° / 77°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Victoria Yamoussoukro
Jan–Mar 87°/77°F (31°/25°C) 99°/63°F (37°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 87°/78°F (30°/25°C) 94°/69°F (35°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/76°F (29°/24°C) 90°/67°F (32°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/76°F (30°/24°C) 94°/67°F (34°/20°C)
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Month Victoria Yamoussoukro
Jan 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.5°C) 98°/59°F (36.7°/15.1°C)
Feb 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.2°C) 100°/65°F (38.0°/18.5°C)
Mar 88°/78°F (31.2°/25.3°C) 99°/65°F (37.4°/18.2°C)
Apr 89°/78°F (31.6°/25.4°C) 96°/68°F (35.7°/19.8°C)
May 87°/78°F (30.7°/25.6°C) 94°/70°F (34.7°/20.9°C)
Jun 85°/77°F (29.2°/24.8°C) 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C)
Jul 83°/76°F (28.5°/24.2°C) 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.5°C)
Aug 83°/76°F (28.6°/24.2°C) 88°/66°F (31.0°/19.0°C)
Sep 85°/76°F (29.2°/24.6°C) 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.5°C)
Oct 86°/76°F (30.0°/24.7°C) 94°/69°F (34.2°/20.5°C)
Nov 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 94°/70°F (34.7°/21.2°C)
Dec 87°/76°F (30.3°/24.4°C) 94°/63°F (34.5°/17.2°C)

Data: Seychelles Meteorological Authority Seychelles Meteorological Authority

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Seychelles 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.

Seychelles passport

Seychelles passport holder visiting Cote d'Ivoire

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

Cote d'Ivoire passport holder visiting Seychelles

Electronic Travel Authorisation
Cote d'Ivoire passport holders need an electronic travel authorisation (ETA) to enter Seychelles.

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?

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

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

Seychelles 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 38.2 in Seychelles. Cote d'Ivoire scores 43 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Seychelles: 75).

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

The average high temperature in Yamoussoukro is 94°F, compared to 86°F in Victoria. Yamoussoukro receives around 65.0 in of rainfall per year, while Victoria gets 93.2 in.

What language do they speak in Cote d'Ivoire?

The official language in Cote d'Ivoire is French. In Seychelles, the official languages are English, French and Seychellois Creole.

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At a Glance

SC CI
Population 97,017 28,713,423
Currency Seychellois Rupee (SCR) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages English, French, Seychellois Creole French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +248 +225
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110