Moving to Abidjan

mooljees · 2025-10-13T15:02:45+02:00

Get practical tips for moving to Abidjan, including driving advice, housing recommendations, and preparations for living in a new environment.

mooljees Member

Member since 09 October 2022

mooljeesMember13 October 2025 13:02:45

Good afternoon all.

I am moving to Abidjan for a 4 year work contract.聽 I don't speak any French and I have so many concerns.聽 Malaria being the top of it.

I would be very grateful for any advice, particularly on purchasing a second-hand car and the ease of driving in Abidjan; areas that I should consider finding apartment in; and products and appliances that I should bring with me.

Thanking you in advance.

Sholeen

tripplejoyv23 New member

Member since 25 September 2025

tripplejoyv23New member13 October 2025 14:17:45

@mooljees

Yeah, you can get a second hand car and a house with appliances聽 but this will cost you much.聽 I prefer you get an apartment and furnished it to your taste. Whenever you are done with your contract, you can resell your appliance.聽

Hope this helps

Bhavna Team

Member since 01 June 2015

BhavnaTeam13 October 2025 15:32:44

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@mooljees

Hello and welcome !

Your colleagues might give you some first-hand tips. It might be more convenient to rent furnished not far from your workplace and then look for better options when you move there.

Regards

Bhavna