Ivory Coast

San-Pédro

#3 Top 5 cities

San-Pedro matters because of its port and trade role, but for a broad expat lifestyle it is narrower and less service-rich than Abidjan.

Country overview

Population

390 654

Year-round temperatures

Day: 28°C až 31°C

Night: 22°C až 25°C

Climate

Warm tropical climate with rain and high humidity.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

5/10

Costs

Housing cost 6/10
Food cost 6/10

Business friendliness

5/10

Safety

3/10

Evidence is limited, so the score is conservative; violent crime, vehicle attacks on western roads, terrorism, piracy-related coastal risk, and weak emergency response remain relevant.

Natural disaster resilience

2/10

San-Pedro has very high coastal vulnerability, including erosion, flooding and sea-level rise, alongside intense rain, landslides, extreme heat, and storm disruption.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 6/10
Internet speed 5/10
Internet stability 5/10
Electricity stability 5/10

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • Small business owners
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇫🇷French
  • 🇮🇳Indians
  • 🇬🇧British

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Lower living costs
  • +Good transport links
  • +Beaches and sea

Cons

  • −Smaller expat scene
  • −Less dynamic environment
  • −Uneven neighborhood quality