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title: "Côte d'Ivoire for digital nomads: Abidjan and the numbers behind it (2026)"
url: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/cote-d-ivoire
description: "Côte d'Ivoire for remote workers: Abidjan scored on cost, safety, healthcare, internet, visas, climate and air (38/100). Côte d'Ivoire has no digital-nomad v…"
dataset: 2026.10.7 (2026-10-13)
license: CC BY 4.0
---

# Côte d'Ivoire for digital nomads: Abidjan and the numbers behind it (2026)

Abidjan is the only city in Côte d'Ivoire in the dataset and scores 38/100 under balanced weights. Côte d'Ivoire has no digital-nomad visa.

## Cities in Côte d'Ivoire, ranked

| # | City | Score | Cost/mo (USD) | Download (Mbps) | Known for | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Abidjan | 38 | — | 8.6 | Plateau skyline; Lagoon and beaches | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/abidjan |
## National figures shared by every city

| Figure | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homicide rate | 11 per 100,000 | Estimates of rates of homicides per 100 000 population, 2021 |
| Political stability | 53th percentile | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 46/100 | UHC service coverage index, 2023 |
| Life expectancy | 63.5 years | Life expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2021 |
| Human Development Index | 0.582 | Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023 |
| English proficiency | very-low | EF English Proficiency Index 2024 (band), 2024 |
## Visas and entry

| Passport | Entry rule |
| --- | --- |
| US | eTA required |
| EU (Germany) | eTA required |
| UK | eTA required |
Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02. No long-stay guide for Côte d'Ivoire yet.

## FAQ

### Is Côte d'Ivoire good for digital nomads?

Abidjan scores 38/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 979 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. Strongest factors: getting there & around and internet; weakest: quality of life.

### What is the cheapest city in Côte d'Ivoire for a remote worker?

There is no open cost-of-living figure for Côte d'Ivoire yet, so its cities are scored on the other factors.

### Does Côte d'Ivoire have a digital nomad visa?

Not according to the sources the dataset uses. Short visits follow the entry rules for your passport.

### How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in Côte d'Ivoire without a visa?

US passport: eTA required. EU passport (Germany as reference): eTA required. UK passport: eTA required. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02.

### Which city in Côte d'Ivoire has the fastest internet?

Abidjan, with a measured median download of 8.6 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good.

### How safe is Côte d'Ivoire?

Côte d'Ivoire records 11 homicides per 100,000 people (Estimates of rates of homicides per 100 000 population, 2021) and sits at the 53th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats.

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