Moving to Cote d'Ivoire from Turkey

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Turkey to Cote d'Ivoire, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Yamoussoukro averages 94°F vs 64°F in Ankara, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Turkey 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

TR
6.5
CI
20.6

Turkey 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

TR
$1,769
CI
$249
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

TR
22.4
CI
1.7

Turkey 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

TR
39.0
CI
86.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TR
5.4t
CI
0.6t

Turkey generally does better on environment, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TR
23.4
CI
1.6
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TR
47.9%
CI
5.1%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

TR
8.5%
CI
2.3%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

TR
$18,599
CI
$3,050

Turkey generally does better on employment & economy, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

TR
77.4 yrs
CI
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TR
8.0
CI
44.8

Turkey generally does better on family life, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in education spending.

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Ankara Rain: 15.0 in/yr (382 mm)
64° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ankara Yamoussoukro
Jan–Mar 45°/28°F (7°/-2°C) 99°/63°F (37°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/48°F (22°/9°C) 94°/69°F (35°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/57°F (29°/14°C) 90°/67°F (32°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 55°/37°F (13°/3°C) 94°/67°F (34°/20°C)
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Month Ankara Yamoussoukro
Jan 39°/26°F (4.1°/-3.5°C) 98°/59°F (36.7°/15.1°C)
Feb 43°/27°F (5.9°/-2.8°C) 100°/65°F (38.0°/18.5°C)
Mar 52°/32°F (11.1°/0.2°C) 99°/65°F (37.4°/18.2°C)
Apr 63°/41°F (17.3°/5.1°C) 96°/68°F (35.7°/19.8°C)
May 72°/49°F (22.2°/9.4°C) 94°/70°F (34.7°/20.9°C)
Jun 80°/55°F (26.4°/12.6°C) 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C)
Jul 86°/60°F (29.9°/15.4°C) 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.5°C)
Aug 86°/60°F (30.0°/15.4°C) 88°/66°F (31.0°/19.0°C)
Sep 78°/52°F (25.8°/11.3°C) 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.5°C)
Oct 68°/44°F (20.0°/6.8°C) 94°/69°F (34.2°/20.5°C)
Nov 55°/36°F (12.9°/2.4°C) 94°/70°F (34.7°/21.2°C)
Dec 43°/30°F (6.3°/-0.9°C) 94°/63°F (34.5°/17.2°C)

Data: Turkish State Meteorological Service Turkish State Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Turkey 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.

Turkey passport

Turkey passport holder visiting Cote d'Ivoire

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Turkey 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 Turkey

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Cote d'Ivoire passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Turkey.

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 1.6 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 Turkey and Cote d'Ivoire.

Is Cote d'Ivoire safe for expats?

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

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

Turkey generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Cote d'Ivoire, compared to 22.4 in Turkey. Cote d'Ivoire scores 43 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Turkey: 76).

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

The average high temperature in Yamoussoukro is 94°F, compared to 64°F in Ankara. Yamoussoukro receives around 65.0 in of rainfall per year, while Ankara gets 15.0 in.

What language do they speak in Cote d'Ivoire?

The official language in Cote d'Ivoire is French. In Turkey, the official language is Turkish.

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At a Glance

TR CI
Population 85,878,556 32,711,547
Currency Turkish Lira (TRY) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Turkish French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +90 +225
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 110