Moving to Cote d'Ivoire from Swaziland

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Swaziland to Cote d'Ivoire — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Swaziland to Cote d'Ivoire, and you’d need to navigate life in French. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Yamoussoukro averages 94°F vs 72°F in Lobamba, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Swaziland to Cote d'Ivoire.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SZ
24.7
CI
20.6

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

SZ
$922
CI
$249
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SZ
15.9
CI
1.8

Swaziland 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

SZ
66.0
CI
86.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SZ
0.9t
CI
0.6t

Swaziland 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

SZ
2.3
CI
1.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SZ
77.6%
CI
5.1%

Swaziland 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

SZ
37.6%
CI
2.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SZ
$10,600
CI
$7,000

Swaziland 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

SZ
59.7 yrs
CI
62.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SZ
39.6
CI
55.7

Swaziland generally does better on family life, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in life expectancy.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Lobamba Rain: 56.8 in/yr (1442 mm)
72° / 51°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lobamba Yamoussoukro
Jan–Mar 76°/58°F (24°/14°C) 99°/63°F (37°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 70°/46°F (21°/8°C) 94°/69°F (35°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 71°/44°F (21°/7°C) 90°/67°F (32°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) 94°/67°F (34°/20°C)
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Month Lobamba Yamoussoukro
Jan 77°/59°F (24.9°/14.9°C) 98°/59°F (36.7°/15.1°C)
Feb 76°/58°F (24.5°/14.5°C) 100°/65°F (38.0°/18.5°C)
Mar 75°/56°F (24.1°/13.4°C) 99°/65°F (37.4°/18.2°C)
Apr 73°/52°F (22.6°/11.0°C) 96°/68°F (35.7°/19.8°C)
May 71°/46°F (21.4°/7.9°C) 94°/70°F (34.7°/20.9°C)
Jun 67°/40°F (19.3°/4.7°C) 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C)
Jul 68°/40°F (19.8°/4.6°C) 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.5°C)
Aug 70°/44°F (21.3°/6.6°C) 88°/66°F (31.0°/19.0°C)
Sep 74°/49°F (23.2°/9.5°C) 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.5°C)
Oct 73°/52°F (22.8°/11.3°C) 94°/69°F (34.2°/20.5°C)
Nov 72°/55°F (22.5°/12.9°C) 94°/70°F (34.7°/21.2°C)
Dec 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) 94°/63°F (34.5°/17.2°C)

Data: Eswatini Meteorological Service Eswatini Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Swaziland 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.

Swaziland passport

Swaziland passport holder visiting Cote d'Ivoire

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Swaziland 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 Swaziland

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

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Cote d'Ivoire has 1.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Cote d'Ivoire safe for expats?

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

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

Swaziland 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 15.9 in Swaziland. Cote d'Ivoire scores 43 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Swaziland: 56).

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

The average high temperature in Yamoussoukro is 94°F, compared to 72°F in Lobamba. Yamoussoukro receives around 65.0 in of rainfall per year, while Lobamba gets 56.8 in.

What language do they speak in Cote d'Ivoire?

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

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At a Glance

SZ CI
Population 1,121,761 28,713,423
Currency Swazi Lilangeni (SZL) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages English, Swazi French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +268 +225
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110