is 900k naira

Awesomefoodie:
Pls how much is 1millon cfa converted to naira

880k last week, might has gotten to 900k now

I just flew into Abidjan from Germany with my girlfriend two days ago, and so far, it's been so good.

Can anyone recommend where I can exchange money with good rates? Also, how can one get around with sotra bus system? I have been using a taxi since I came, but I want to travel and live like a local. And anyone knows if the borders are open? I want to travel to Ghana, Guinea, and Burkina Faso possibly. We really want to see West Africa, and this is the time. Recommendations are welcome.

I will be updating my sojourn here in Abidjan as time goes by, but so far, it has been so good. Food is the cheapest thing here.

roteblomen:
I just flew into Abidjan from Germany with my girlfriend two days ago, and so far, it's been so good.

Can anyone recommend where I can exchange money with good rates? Also, how can one get around with sotra bus system? I have been using a taxi since I came, but I want to travel and live like a local. And anyone knows if the borders are open? I want to travel to Ghana, Guinea, and Burkina Faso possibly. We really want to see West Africa, and this is the time. Recommendations are welcome.

I will be updating my sojourn here in Abidjan as time goes by, but so far, it has been so good. Food is the cheapest thing here.

Drop some pictures to boost the thread

I changed 2000 cfa and it equals 1240 naira last month

roteblomen:
I just flew into Abidjan from Germany with my girlfriend two days ago, and so far, it's been so good.

Can anyone recommend where I can exchange money with good rates? Also, how can one get around with sotra bus system? I have been using a taxi since I came, but I want to travel and live like a local. And anyone knows if the borders are open? I want to travel to Ghana, Guinea, and Burkina Faso possibly. We really want to see West Africa, and this is the time. Recommendations are welcome.

I will be updating my sojourn here in Abidjan as time goes by, but so far, it has been so good. Food is the cheapest thing here.

Don't forget to visit Naija

niger way no safe

Hello, please recommend an exchanger that can exchange Cefa to naira for me in Abidjan.

roteblomen:
I just flew into Abidjan from Germany with my girlfriend two days ago, and so far, it's been so good.

Can anyone recommend where I can exchange money with good rates? Also, how can one get around with sotra bus system? I have been using a taxi since I came, but I want to travel and live like a local. And anyone knows if the borders are open? I want to travel to Ghana, Guinea, and Burkina Faso possibly. We really want to see West Africa, and this is the time. Recommendations are welcome.

I will be updating my sojourn here in Abidjan as time goes by, but so far, it has been so good. Food is the cheapest thing here.

we need pictures and adventures stories

roteblomen:
I just flew into Abidjan from Germany with my girlfriend two days ago, and so far, it's been so good.

Can anyone recommend where I can exchange money with good rates? Also, how can one get around with sotra bus system? I have been using a taxi since I came, but I want to travel and live like a local. And anyone knows if the borders are open? I want to travel to Ghana, Guinea, and Burkina Faso possibly. We really want to see West Africa, and this is the time. Recommendations are welcome.

I will be updating my sojourn here in Abidjan as time goes by, but so far, it has been so good. Food is the cheapest thing here.

To board Sortra buses, you can use your Phone's GPS to search for "arrêt de bus" close to you. It costs mostly 200F to any destination. (some charges 500f). Try to visit Assinie mafia, Camp millionnaire(don't know if I got the name correctly but you can Google Maria Resort and contact them). To change money, go to Treichville, Airport or Cap Sud. Borders are still closed. You can only visit those countries by flight.

I have been in Abidjan since Monday. So far, it's been so good. But it's terrible if you do not speak French. Luckily, I have a local guide, which makes it easier. But so far, here are my observations. Your English is practically useless here. Imagine going your day and seeing no one to communicate with due to the language barrier, that's exactly how it is here. Luckily, google translate helps, but it is mechanical, and sometimes, the true meaning is lost during translations. Though, it is still good for petty discussions with traders and market sellers.

1. Ivorians are law abidings. People hardly drive across red lights, in supermarkets and shopping malls, everyone wears a mask and there is less frustration in the face of the populace. You won't see the shouting and insult from drivers to one another, and there is a mild sense of national unity.

2. Food is ridiculously cheap. I bought a big hand of banana with groundnut for 500cfa, the same price also for Attieke and fish. Bread and butter with egg cost 300cfa. All these are roadside prices, not eateries. I like to experience everywhere like a local when I travel hence, I do not really go to your typical scale restaurant. If you do not mind to eat like a local, you can reasonably eat out every day here without feeling a dent in your pocket. It is healthy, delicious, cheap, and good.

3. People here are darker compare to Nigerians. They look more like Ghanaians in complexions. The sun here is really hot. I usually only go out in the evenings when the weather is calm. Ivorian people are beautiful. The women are not stuck up, with an ego as huge as Kilimanjaro. Talk to them and they answer you tenderness, same with their men. You won't see a need to be actually scared you will be swindled or be a victim of aggression. The kind of over-vigilance you express in Nigeria is not needed here.

4. I believe that the Ivory Coast is the hospitality capital of West Africa, people are really hospitable, like really, organically hospitable. When I arrived in Ivory Coast, the border guard will not let me in since I do not have a yellow fever card. It was a lady that sat beside me in the flight that made sure I could go through. She paid 7000cfa for me and bought a sim and internet there at the airport so I could be connected. I wanted to pay her back in euros but she refused. When we were outside the airport, she and her husband wanted to drop me at my hotel, but I felt it was too much and took a taxi instead. They were really nice.

5. This country is safe. Really safe. I walk at night at odd hours and feel absolutely fine. Even if you see a group of boys gathered, they are not touts or there to harm you. They will most likely help you if you meet them. They are like genuinely nice people. Too peaceful. You will see white folks walking freely everywhere without any policeman or security. They felt safe here and do not worry about kidnapping and co. In fact, the Ivory Coast is where I see more white folks than anywhere in West Africa (except Cape Verde).

6. This country is good for business. I noticed that Ivorians are more corporate-minded and not necessarily into entrepeunership. If you are a crazy entrepreneur with goals and plan to dominate any industry, you will likely be successful here. Also, international business flourishes here in the sense that the country is stable, and pegged to euros. So you do not have to worry about uncertainty, currency fluctuations, devaluations, and such. Also, they have the most modern seaport in West Africa, so if you are into importations, it is something to look into.

7. There is stable electricity, the police seem friendly, the major roads are good, and the off-major roads manageable. Things work well generally, to a degree of what is acceptable for an underdeveloped country. If Nigeria is even as remote as Ivory Coast, I will probably move back home. Ivory Coast is a country that you know clearly is on a path to development, and with good management, will reach that status. It is not a mal-develop country, but an underdeveloped one.

So far, these are my observations. I will follow with pictures soon.

Hello house. I plan on moving to Ivory Coast soon but my problem now is how to transport my money. Someone said I can leave it in my UBA account here in Nigeria and just withdraw from UBA atms in Ivory Coast at normal conversion rates. I want to know how true this is. Thanks

roteblomen:
I have been in Abidjan since Monday. So far, it's been so good. But it's terrible if you do not speak French. Luckily, I have a local guide, which makes it easier. But so far, here are my observations. Your English is practically useless here. Imagine going your day and seeing no one to communicate with due to the language barrier, that's exactly how it is here. Luckily, google translate helps, but it is mechanical, and sometimes, the true meaning is lost during translations. Though, it is still good for petty discussions with traders and market sellers.

1. Ivorians are law abidings. People hardly drive across red lights, in supermarkets and shopping malls, everyone wears a mask and there is less frustration in the face of the populace. You won't see the shouting and insult from drivers to one another, and there is a mild sense of national unity.

2. Food is ridiculously cheap. I bought a big hand of banana with groundnut for 500cfa, the same price also for Attieke and fish. Bread and butter with egg cost 300cfa. All these are roadside prices, not eateries. I like to experience everywhere like a local when I travel hence, I do not really go to your typical scale restaurant. If you do not mind to eat like a local, you can reasonably eat out every day here without feeling a dent in your pocket. It is healthy, delicious, cheap, and good.

3. People here are darker compare to Nigerians. They look more like Ghanaians in complexions. The sun here is really hot. I usually only go out in the evenings when the weather is calm. Ivorian people are beautiful. The women are not stuck up, with an ego as huge as Kilimanjaro. Talk to them and they answer you tenderness, same with their men. You won't see a need to be actually scared you will be swindled or be a victim of aggression. The kind of over-vigilance you express in Nigeria is not needed here.

4. I believe that the Ivory Coast is the hospitality capital of West Africa, people are really hospitable, like really, organically hospitable. When I arrived in Ivory Coast, the border guard will not let me in since I do not have a yellow fever card. It was a lady that sat beside me in the flight that made sure I could go through. She paid 7000cfa for me and bought a sim and internet there at the airport so I could be connected. I wanted to pay her back in euros but she refused. When we were outside the airport, she and her husband wanted to drop me at my hotel, but I felt it was too much and took a taxi instead. They were really nice.

5. This country is safe. Really safe. I walk at night at odd hours and feel absolutely fine. Even if you see a group of boys gathered, they are not touts or there to harm you. They will most likely help you if you meet them. They are like genuinely nice people. Too peaceful. You will see white folks walking freely everywhere without any policeman or security. They felt safe here and do not worry about kidnapping and co. In fact, the Ivory Coast is where I see more white folks than anywhere in West Africa (except Cape Verde).

6. This country is good for business. I noticed that Ivorians are more corporate-minded and not necessarily into entrepeunership. If you are a crazy entrepreneur with goals and plan to dominate any industry, you will likely be successful here. Also, international business flourishes here in the sense that the country is stable, and pegged to euros. So you do not have to worry about uncertainty, currency fluctuations, devaluations, and such. Also, they have the most modern seaport in West Africa, so if you are into importations, it is something to look into.

7. There is stable electricity, the police seem friendly, the major roads are good, and the off-major roads manageable. Things work well generally, to a degree of what is acceptable for an underdeveloped country. If Nigeria is even as remote as Ivory Coast, I will probably move back home. Ivory Coast is a country that you know clearly is on a path to development, and with good management, will reach that status. It is not a mal-develop country, but an underdeveloped one.

So far, these are my observations. I will follow with pictures soon.

nice one.
are you there for tourism or business

MERCHANDISER:
nice one.
are you there for tourism or business

I'm here for tourism, while exploring business activities

roteblomen:
I have been in Abidjan since Monday. So far, it's been so good. But it's terrible if you do not speak French. Luckily, I have a local guide, which makes it easier. But so far, here are my observations. Your English is practically useless here. Imagine going your day and seeing no one to communicate with due to the language barrier, that's exactly how it is here. Luckily, google translate helps, but it is mechanical, and sometimes, the true meaning is lost during translations. Though, it is still good for petty discussions with traders and market sellers.

1. Ivorians are law abidings. People hardly drive across red lights, in supermarkets and shopping malls, everyone wears a mask and there is less frustration in the face of the populace. You won't see the shouting and insult from drivers to one another, and there is a mild sense of national unity.

2. Food is ridiculously cheap. I bought a big hand of banana with groundnut for 500cfa, the same price also for Attieke and fish. Bread and butter with egg cost 300cfa. All these are roadside prices, not eateries. I like to experience everywhere like a local when I travel hence, I do not really go to your typical scale restaurant. If you do not mind to eat like a local, you can reasonably eat out every day here without feeling a dent in your pocket. It is healthy, delicious, cheap, and good.

3. People here are darker compare to Nigerians. They look more like Ghanaians in complexions. The sun here is really hot. I usually only go out in the evenings when the weather is calm. Ivorian people are beautiful. The women are not stuck up, with an ego as huge as Kilimanjaro. Talk to them and they answer you tenderness, same with their men. You won't see a need to be actually scared you will be swindled or be a victim of aggression. The kind of over-vigilance you express in Nigeria is not needed here.

4. I believe that the Ivory Coast is the hospitality capital of West Africa, people are really hospitable, like really, organically hospitable. When I arrived in Ivory Coast, the border guard will not let me in since I do not have a yellow fever card. It was a lady that sat beside me in the flight that made sure I could go through. She paid 7000cfa for me and bought a sim and internet there at the airport so I could be connected. I wanted to pay her back in euros but she refused. When we were outside the airport, she and her husband wanted to drop me at my hotel, but I felt it was too much and took a taxi instead. They were really nice.

5. This country is safe. Really safe. I walk at night at odd hours and feel absolutely fine. Even if you see a group of boys gathered, they are not touts or there to harm you. They will most likely help you if you meet them. They are like genuinely nice people. Too peaceful. You will see white folks walking freely everywhere without any policeman or security. They felt safe here and do not worry about kidnapping and co. In fact, the Ivory Coast is where I see more white folks than anywhere in West Africa (except Cape Verde).

6. This country is good for business. I noticed that Ivorians are more corporate-minded and not necessarily into entrepeunership. If you are a crazy entrepreneur with goals and plan to dominate any industry, you will likely be successful here. Also, international business flourishes here in the sense that the country is stable, and pegged to euros. So you do not have to worry about uncertainty, currency fluctuations, devaluations, and such. Also, they have the most modern seaport in West Africa, so if you are into importations, it is something to look into.

7. There is stable electricity, the police seem friendly, the major roads are good, and the off-major roads manageable. Things work well generally, to a degree of what is acceptable for an underdeveloped country. If Nigeria is even as remote as Ivory Coast, I will probably move back home. Ivory Coast is a country that you know clearly is on a path to development, and with good management, will reach that status. It is not a mal-develop country, but an underdeveloped one.

So far, these are my observations. I will follow with pictures soon.

Thanks for your input.


Do you mind sharing your experience in Cape Verde? Just like this

Goodday nairalanders read from page 1 till date really a nice thread,my questions are
1.can i export shoes from nigeria.if so
2.how lucrative is shoe business in abidjan
3.like how should i budget (business transport shop and apartment).
thank7

Bullrun:


I can only show you around the city and help you with some real life information. I've been here for a while now but i still manage blend in. As a 9ja guy you'll survive just plan your cash well and learn French a bit before coming.

Goodday nairalanders read from page 1 till date really a nice thread,my questions are
1.can i export shoes from nigeria.if so
2.how lucrative is shoe business in abidjan
3.like how should i budget (business transport shop and apartment).
thank7

One year in this country and I don’t really want to go back home, too much fun

daprojectbaby:
One year in this country and I don’t really want to go back home, too much fun

Host me, I want to come over

Donmegalin:
Goodday nairalanders read from page 1 till date really a nice thread,my questions are
1.can i export shoes from nigeria.if so
2.how lucrative is shoe business in abidjan
3.like how should i budget (business transport shop and apartment).
thank7
Goodday nairalanders read from page 1 till date really a nice thread,my questions are
1.can i export shoes from nigeria.if so
2.how lucrative is shoe business in abidjan
3.like how should i budget (business transport shop and apartment).
thank7

You want go sell shoes in Abidjan from Nigeria?
When you get there,you'll discover how low purchasing power is over there and the populace can mostly afford okrika.
You have to sell them only what poor people can buy,like groceries,utility,etc...
If you think you want carry designers there to sell you lie.

Anybody in Ivory Coast has CFA here and needs naira ? I have naira and the rates I’m getting are really higher than I prepared for ?

ridboy94:
Anybody in Ivory Coast has CFA here and needs naira ? I have naira and the rates I’m getting are really higher than I prepared for ?

Come I don't get what you're trying to explained, is the exchange rate lower beyond your expectation or higher? if higher then that is good

By the way is ivory coast land border open for movement?

ridboy94:
Anybody in Ivory Coast has CFA here and needs naira ? I have naira and the rates I’m getting are really higher than I prepared for ?

How much do you have? Yes I need naira. You can dm me or we have everything done here.

Attention please!!! Anybody on ground in need of cfa in exchange for Naira can quote me. No additional charges, just transfer naira to my account while I give you cfa.

JWTheocracy1:
Attention please!!! Anybody on ground in need of cfa in exchange for Naira can quote me. No additional charges, just transfer naira to my account while I give you cfa.

please is CIV land border officially opened? for movement

Sunnysteve009:


please is CIV land border officially opened? for movement

I'm not too sure bro.

JWTheocracy1:

I'm not too sure bro.

Thanks

Sunnysteve009:


Come I don't get what you're trying to explained, is the exchange rate lower beyond your expectation or higher? if higher then that is good

By the way is ivory coast land border open for movement?

let’s just say the CFA I’m being offered is quite lower compared to the official online rate.
I don’t think their borders are opened yet.

JWTheocracy1:



How much do you have? Yes I need naira. You can dm me or we have everything done here.

Done. Kindly reply

ridboy94:


Done. Kindly reply

I've got your pm and already replied.

Please , like how much will it cost now to get to abidjan from Lagos by road?

Oladimejiige:
Please , like how much will it cost now to get to abidjan from Lagos by road?

land borders are still closed

Oladimejiige:
Please , like how much will it cost now to get to abidjan from Lagos by road?

Unless you plan to stress yourself, don't bother until land borders are opened.

You can make it through but be ready to offer bribes and maybe even use alternative routes that are not so convenient, especially at the Aflao Ghana/Togo border and also at the Ghana/Cote d'Ivoire border (passing through Dormaa in Ghana and out at Agnibilekrou in Cote d'Ivoire)