montanaguy:
I still believe that Ivory Coast remains the best french African speaking country to migrate. I learned that the civil war affected the country in some ways. That was when some Nigerians there left the country. From what I have heard so far, the country has fast recovered from the damages done by the civil war. I like African french speaking countries ways of life and Ivory Coast interest me. I want know more about the country especially Abidjan the country's capital city.

oyek691:
I am currently living in abidjan. The country is very friendly interm of it characteristics bussiness wise.. and i guess it will be very good for you to start a business that is rare over here and is popular in nigeria ( experience).. besides which business do you wanna do ova here??

montanaguy:
How is life in Abidjan? Are the people friendly? Which little business can one start up there that moves?

popizaino:
life generally in Abidjan the country's economic capital is pretty cool for anyone seeking a better life to what we have in most Nigerian cities.The constant electricity,less traffic ,good road ,working government ,no omele issue ,no agbero ,good and affordable internet supply and the ever ready French no bribe police and the tranquility it's has to offer makes its more preferable destination to settle in.cost of house differs depending on your location within the metropolis .eyebrow areas such as deux plateau,Rivera,cocody ,angre host expensive accomodation.The ever busy adjame which is synonymous to idumota also has large numbers of Nigerian especially Yoruba with moderate price houses.youpougon which is arguably the largest neighborhood in west Africa is also home to most middle income earners .other areas such as abobo ,willianville,ayanmo also has large numbers of low income houses.food here is relatively abundant and there are lots of sea food been a costal town.
Your safety is guaranteed as there are no highway robbers.to cut story shot there is still much to the city than what I wrote .do not mind my writing I will later find out about the prices of houses here and get back to you.notice business here is strictly legit .

montanaguy:
What about my Union naira mastercard? Can it work in Abidjan? The bank said I can use it overseas with a daily limit of $100 and transaction charge of N240. Please has anyone made use of any bank's naira mastercard over there?

Harzontorh:


visit this Nairaland Page on Abidjan: https://www.nairaland.com/3072468/beauty-abidjan-cote-divoire-all

I can assure you Abidjan is the Best OPTION FOR BUSINESS IN W/AFRICA AFTER LAGOS

- THEY HAVE THE BEST IN COSMETICS PRODUCT (VERY CHEAP, AS IN VERY VERY CHEAP) CREAM INDUSTRIES LIKE GANDOUR, BEBE MAN, BELLE DAME , PERFUMERY, AND BODY STUFFS.

- THEN ANKARA. AFRICA CLOTHING AND FASHION ( WOODIN HAVE THEIR HQ IN ABIDJAN), LOTS OF WOMEN FASHION ACCESORIES TOO

- MORESO, FOOD. F*CK IT!! FOOD IS LIKE AIR IN IVORYCOAST. ABIDJAN IS CRAZILY RICH IN FOOD STUFF AND AGRICULTURAL PROCUTS. (3RD BANANA PRODUCE IN AFRICA, NO 1 COCOA BEAN AND COFFEE PRODUCTION IN THE WHOLE WORLD, LEADERS IN VEGETABLE OIL IN THE WORLD, PINEAPPLE AND OTHER FOOD PRODUCE), NESCAFE HQ IS IN ABIDJAN LIKEWISE UNILEVER HAS MAIN BRANCHES THERE TOO

ASK ANYTHING ON ABIDJAN. LIVING , BUSSINESS, SCHOOLING, LIFE AND TOURISM OR GENERAL QUESTION ON THE CITY OR COUNTRY
READ MORE ON WIKIPEDIA. SEARCH ABIDJAN

Harzontorh:


COOL, YOU REALY KNOW ABOUT ABIDJAN. BUT YOU DIDNT EMPHASIZE ON THE BEACHFULL COASTS. THEY SOO SOO MANY UNLIMITED BEACHES TOO. LOL ONLY FOR ENJOYMENT SHA

Folafikemi:
Following this thread and with the mind of quitting Lagos and nija at large pls how is it like getting an official job in Abidjan and is dere currency rate higher than nija own?

Secondly how much will it take me. To move my family of three down with cost of accommodation dere pls NL provide me with info abeg

Ugosample:
Abidjan is a cool place, but could be hard if you don't have any source if income o. I recommend Abidjan over Accra anytime, as I have lived in both countries.
However, you have to come with the mindset of starting a business, instead of looking for a job.

montanaguy:
What is the exchange rate of 46k in cefa? Can the money be sustaining I, my wife and two little kids monthly?

Folafikemi:
Following this thread and with the mind of quitting Lagos and nija at large pls how is it like getting an official job in Abidjan and is dere currency rate higher than nija own?

Secondly how much will it take me. To move my family of three down with cost of accommodation dere pls NL provide me with info abeg

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Harzontorh:


The Officiak Exchange rate is currently 2.08
So 46,000 Nigeria Naira = 96,027 CFA Franc.

before it used to be @ d exchange rate of 3.1 now naira has fallen.

So, having almost a 100,00 cfa in a city like abidjan to spend with a family on monthly basis might be quite challenging, depending on your lifestyle. If you are living in a rich neighborhood like (cocody, 2 plateau, Marcory zone 4), then i can tell you half of that money would go for acomodation. but if its a middle-class area or average standard, like (yopougon, treichville, angré, koumassi ) then you will enjoy and even have more saves. so the trick is to get less accommodation budget plan. And cruise the city and start a cool fresh french life. Abidjan is the capital of Hospitality in Africa so you will never lack.