Relocation & Settlement
Practical guide to settling and living comfortably in Abidjan
Shopping and Supermarkets in Abidjan: Malls, Hypermarkets & Local Markets
Complete shopping guide for Abidjan: major shopping malls (Cap Sud, Playce Marcory, Cosmos Yopougon), hypermarkets (Carrefour, Casino, Prosuma) and traditional markets (Treichville, Cocody).
International Schools & Education in Abidjan: French & American Schools
Complete guide to education in Abidjan: Lycée Français Blaise Pascal, Lycée Jean-Mermoz, International Community School of Abidjan (ICSA), tuition fees & enrollment.
Relocation & Expat Guide to Abidjan: Procedures & Advice
The ultimate guide to moving and settling in Abidjan: housing, residence permits, schooling, budget, healthcare, bank accounts, and daily life.
Internet, Telecoms and Mobile Money in Côte d'Ivoire: Orange, MTN, Moov & Wave
Telecom guide for Abidjan: mobile carriers (Orange CI, MTN CI, Moov Africa), home fiber broadband, Mobile Money, and Wave Côte d'Ivoire.
Renting an Apartment in Abidjan: Serviced Housing, Leases & Office Spaces
Complete guide to housing in Abidjan: rent prices by municipality (Cocody, Marcory, Plateau, Yopougon), serviced apartments, advance rent regulations, and commercial office space in Côte d'Ivoire.
Paying CIE Electricity & SODECI Water Bills via Mobile Money in Abidjan
Practical step-by-step tutorial to pay CIE electricity (prepaid Liberté meters and monthly bills) and SODECI water bills using Wave, Orange Money, MTN MoMo, and Moov Money.
Where to Eat in Abidjan: Chic Maquis, Ivoirian Gastronomy & Street-Food
Foodie guide to dining in Abidjan: local specialties (Garba, Attiéké, Alloco, Kedjenou), chic maquis in Zone 4, Plateau rooftops, and allocodromes.
Relocating to Abidjan 🇨🇮 — The Ultimate Settlement & Expat Guide
Everything you need to know before moving to Abidjan: housing search, legal paperwork, school options, transportation, healthcare, and budget management.
Healthcare, Emergency Numbers & Hospitals in Abidjan: Private Clinics & SAMU
Complete healthcare guide for Abidjan: private international polyclinics (PISAM, Avicenne, Farah), University Hospitals (CHU Cocody, Treichville), SAMU 185, and 24/7 pharmacies.
Getting Around Abidjan: Yango, Uber, Metered Taxis, Woro-Woro, Gbaka & SOTRA
Complete guide to urban transportation in Abidjan: ride-hailing apps (Yango, Uber), red metered taxis, communal woro-woro, gbakas, SOTRA water buses, and Metro project.
Security, Climate and Practical Tips for Newcomers in Abidjan
Essential safety and daily life guide for Abidjan: neighborhood security advice, tropical climate, rainy season precautions, health prevention, and local integration.
Nightlife, Beaches, Culture & Markets in Abidjan & Assinie
Discover Abidjan and its coast: Assinie-Mafia and Grand-Bassam beaches, Zone 4 and Cocody nightlife, Museum of Civilizations, Cité des Arts Market.
Traveling from Abidjan: Bus Terminals, Intercity Coaches & FHB Airport
Practical travel guide from Abidjan to regional cities in Côte d'Ivoire (Yamoussoukro, Bouaké, San-Pédro, Korhogo) and international flights at Félix-Houphouët-Boigny Airport.