Moving to Cote d'Ivoire from Togo

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Togo to Cote d'Ivoire.

Living there in 2020
41,508 ↑ 4% vs 2015

people born in Togo live in Cote d'Ivoire · UN DESA

Who's moving to Cote d'Ivoire?

Top countries of origin for Cote d'Ivoire's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TG
22.7
CI
20.6

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TG
$186
CI
$249
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
CI
1.8

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

TG
91.0
CI
86.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
CI
0.6t

Togo generally does better on environment, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TG
1.1
CI
1.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
CI
5.1%

Cote d'Ivoire generally does better on infrastructure, though Togo leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TG
2.0%
CI
2.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
CI
$7,000

Togo generally does better on employment & economy, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TG
71.4 yrs
CI
62.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
CI
55.7

Togo generally does better on family life, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in literacy rate.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Lome Rain: 34.5 in/yr (877 mm)
87° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Yamoussoukro
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 99°/63°F (37°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 94°/69°F (35°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 90°/67°F (32°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 94°/67°F (34°/20°C)
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Month Lome Yamoussoukro
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 98°/59°F (36.7°/15.1°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 100°/65°F (38.0°/18.5°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 99°/65°F (37.4°/18.2°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 96°/68°F (35.7°/19.8°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 94°/70°F (34.7°/20.9°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.5°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 88°/66°F (31.0°/19.0°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.5°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 94°/69°F (34.2°/20.5°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 94°/70°F (34.7°/21.2°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 94°/63°F (34.5°/17.2°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Togo 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.

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Cote d'Ivoire

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

Cote d'Ivoire passport holder visiting Togo

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

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?

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

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

Togo generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Cote d'Ivoire, compared to 0.8 in Togo. Cote d'Ivoire scores 43 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Yamoussoukro is 94°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Yamoussoukro receives around 65.0 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Cote d'Ivoire?

Both Togo and Cote d'Ivoire share the same official language: French.

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At a Glance

TG CI
Population 8,492,333 28,713,423
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages French French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +228 +225
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110