Moving to Cote d'Ivoire from Tuvalu

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tuvalu 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.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TV
17.9
CI
20.6

Tuvalu 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

TV
$1,671
CI
$249
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TV
12.6
CI
1.8

Tuvalu generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TV
0.0t
CI
0.6t

Tuvalu performs better than Cote d'Ivoire across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

TV
4.0
CI
1.4
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

TV
49.0%
CI
45.0%

Tuvalu performs better than Cote d'Ivoire across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TV
$5,200
CI
$7,000
Poverty rate The World Factbook, 2021

share of people below the poverty line

TV
26.3%
CI
37.5%

Tuvalu 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

TV
68.4 yrs
CI
62.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TV
28.9
CI
55.7

Tuvalu performs better than Cote d'Ivoire across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tuvalu 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.

Tuvalu passport

Tuvalu passport holder visiting Cote d'Ivoire

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Tuvalu 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 Tuvalu

Visa on Arrival
Cote d'Ivoire passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Tuvalu.

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?

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

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

Tuvalu 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 12.6 in Tuvalu. Cote d'Ivoire scores 43 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tuvalu: 52).

What language do they speak in Cote d'Ivoire?

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

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At a Glance

TV CI
Population 11,544 28,713,423
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages English, Tuvaluan French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +688 +225
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110