Top expat cities

Ivory Coast

Yamoussoukro

#4 Top 5 cities

Yamoussoukro is administratively important, but in practice less lively and less international than Abidjan; it can still suit a quieter stay.

Country overview

Population

275 686

Year-round temperatures

Day: 29°C až 33°C

Night: 21°C až 24°C

Climate

Warm inland tropical weather with a wet season.

Distance to the sea

210 km

Social atmosphere

5/10

Costs

Housing cost 6/10
Food cost 6/10

Business friendliness

4/10

Safety

4/10

Violent crime, robbery, road danger, unrest, terrorism risk, and limited emergency capacity outside Abidjan require conservative precautions and avoiding intercity travel after dark.

Natural disaster resilience

5/10

Yamoussoukro faces extreme heat, intense seasonal rain, urban and river flooding, drought, wildfire, and infrastructure disruption, though coastal hazards are absent.

Other scores

Other scores

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

Community types

  • Teachers
  • Students
  • Long-term expats
  • Couples

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇫🇷French
  • 🇬🇧British

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Quiet atmosphere
  • +Strong civic amenities
  • +Lower living costs

Cons

  • −Smaller job market
  • −Smaller expat scene
  • −Less dynamic environment