Evidenx:
How are the people? Are they friendly to Nigerians or hostile to us??

If you mind your business, the people are cool and helpful. Like every country under heaven, everyone hastes those that constitute nuisance. So the people are very nice. It is not like Ghana and Tanzania where the hatred is glaring.
Since I came here I have not experienced such. Just put effort in learning the language and integrate properly. Good luck.

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portplus:


1. what businesses can a new settler start easily?
2. What neighbours or region is affordable in terms of cost of living?

I will answer your questions one after the other:
1. There are lots of viable businesses to do. The easiest ones are:
A. Restaurant business
B. Transportation.
C. Clothing business.
D. Agriculture.
Other good businesses also abound. The critical factor is finance. The level of cash you have, your business sense, coupled with your determination to excel is key.

2. Accommodation in Ivory Coast is relative to your funds and taste. Areas that are easily accessible accommodation wise are; Abobo, Port Bouet, youpougon, Ajouffou, Gonzac and others. In these areas the lowest self contain is 25k cfa to 45k cfa per month. So you can see that housing in Abidjan is relative.
It is from each according to his cash and taste, and to each relative accommodation.

Weirdcamila:

Nigeria looks way better in infrastructure.
The only thing left in the country is the benefits of civilization. Old builds and old infrastructure.

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It means you do not know what you went to Ivory Coast for. Ivory Coast is the best country in West Africa by miles. Your safety is guaranteed. If you are a business minded person the better because of the ease of doing business. Before embarking on any journey research and do due diligence. Merci.

[b][/b]Most people coming to Abidjan, Ivory Coast find it very difficult settling into the country. Issues of traveling, accommodation and business come into play.
I reside in Abidjan, so ask me anything from transportation, housing, business and the life generally here.
Please no insults and unnecessary arguments here. God bless you all.