Moving to Cote d'Ivoire from Sweden

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Sweden to Cote d'Ivoire, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Yamoussoukro averages 94°F vs 52°F in Stockholm, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SE
2.1
CI
20.6

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SE
$7,770
CI
$249
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SE
71.5
CI
1.8

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

SE
8.0
CI
86.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SE
3.6t
CI
0.6t

Sweden 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

SE
40.4
CI
1.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SE
3.6%
CI
5.1%

Sweden 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

SE
7.6%
CI
2.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SE
$64,200
CI
$7,000

Sweden 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

SE
82.7 yrs
CI
62.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SE
2.3
CI
55.7

Sweden 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.

Stockholm Rain: 21.5 in/yr (546 mm)
52° / 41°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Stockholm Yamoussoukro
Jan–Mar 36°/28°F (2°/-2°C) 99°/63°F (37°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 61°/45°F (16°/7°C) 94°/69°F (35°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 69°/56°F (21°/13°C) 90°/67°F (32°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 43°/36°F (6°/2°C) 94°/67°F (34°/20°C)
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Month Stockholm Yamoussoukro
Jan 34°/27°F (1.0°/-2.9°C) 98°/59°F (36.7°/15.1°C)
Feb 34°/26°F (1.2°/-3.2°C) 100°/65°F (38.0°/18.5°C)
Mar 40°/30°F (4.7°/-1.1°C) 99°/65°F (37.4°/18.2°C)
Apr 51°/37°F (10.7°/2.6°C) 96°/68°F (35.7°/19.8°C)
May 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.1°C) 94°/70°F (34.7°/20.9°C)
Jun 69°/53°F (20.8°/11.6°C) 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C)
Jul 74°/59°F (23.6°/14.8°C) 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.5°C)
Aug 72°/58°F (22.1°/14.2°C) 88°/66°F (31.0°/19.0°C)
Sep 62°/50°F (16.6°/10.2°C) 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.5°C)
Oct 50°/42°F (10.1°/5.5°C) 94°/69°F (34.2°/20.5°C)
Nov 42°/35°F (5.4°/1.9°C) 94°/70°F (34.7°/21.2°C)
Dec 36°/30°F (2.5°/-1.2°C) 94°/63°F (34.5°/17.2°C)

Data: Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI) Swedish Meteorological and Hydrological Institute (SMHI)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Sweden 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.

Sweden passport

Sweden passport holder visiting Cote d'Ivoire

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Sweden 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 Sweden

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

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?

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

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

Cote d'Ivoire generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Sweden leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Cote d'Ivoire, compared to 71.5 in Sweden. Cote d'Ivoire scores 43 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Sweden: 85).

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

The average high temperature in Yamoussoukro is 94°F, compared to 52°F in Stockholm. Yamoussoukro receives around 65.0 in of rainfall per year, while Stockholm gets 21.5 in.

What language do they speak in Cote d'Ivoire?

The official language in Cote d'Ivoire is French. In Sweden, the official language is Swedish.

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At a Glance

SE CI
Population 10,483,647 28,713,423
Currency Swedish Krona (SEK) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Swedish French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +46 +225
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 110