Moving to Cote d'Ivoire from Utah

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Utah 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 Salt Lake City, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

UT
32.3%
CI
10.3%

Cote d'Ivoire performs significantly better than Utah across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

UT
92.9%
CI
45.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

UT
3.5%
CI
2.4%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

UT
$66,207
CI
$7,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

UT
78.6 yrs
CI
62.3 yrs

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

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Salt Lake City Rain: 16.1 in/yr (409 mm)
64° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Salt Lake City Yamoussoukro
Jan–Mar 45°/27°F (7°/-3°C) 99°/63°F (37°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/48°F (22°/9°C) 94°/69°F (35°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 87°/60°F (31°/16°C) 90°/67°F (32°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 51°/32°F (10°/0°C) 94°/67°F (34°/20°C)
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Month Salt Lake City Yamoussoukro
Jan 37°/22°F (3.0°/-5.8°C) 98°/59°F (36.7°/15.1°C)
Feb 43°/25°F (6.2°/-3.8°C) 100°/65°F (38.0°/18.5°C)
Mar 54°/34°F (12.1°/0.9°C) 99°/65°F (37.4°/18.2°C)
Apr 62°/40°F (16.4°/4.2°C) 96°/68°F (35.7°/19.8°C)
May 72°/48°F (22.2°/8.8°C) 94°/70°F (34.7°/20.9°C)
Jun 83°/56°F (28.3°/13.6°C) 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C)
Jul 93°/65°F (33.7°/18.2°C) 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.5°C)
Aug 90°/63°F (32.5°/17.4°C) 88°/66°F (31.0°/19.0°C)
Sep 79°/53°F (26.2°/11.7°C) 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.5°C)
Oct 65°/41°F (18.2°/5.2°C) 94°/69°F (34.2°/20.5°C)
Nov 49°/31°F (9.7°/-0.8°C) 94°/70°F (34.7°/21.2°C)
Dec 38°/23°F (3.3°/-5.2°C) 94°/63°F (34.5°/17.2°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Cote d'Ivoire

Visa Online (e-Visa)
United States 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 United States

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

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?

From major Cote d'Ivoire cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Utah and Cote d'Ivoire are what actually decide it long-term.

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

Cote d'Ivoire performs significantly better than Utah across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Yamoussoukro is 94°F, compared to 64°F in Salt Lake City. Yamoussoukro receives around 65.0 in of rainfall per year, while Salt Lake City gets 16.1 in.

What language do they speak in Cote d'Ivoire?

The official language in Cote d'Ivoire is French. In Utah, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

CI
Population 2,763,885 28,713,423
Currency United States Dollar ($) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages English French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +225
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911 110