What do expats find most challenging?
We asked expats and digital nomads what they find the most challenging about the local culture in Ivory Coast. They wrote...
"the slowliness and uneffectiveness. the fact that i never know if someone likes me because of my wallet or because of me as a person. the noise and that you can hardly walk on the streets without being bugged by someone," remarked another expat who made the move to Abidjan, Ivory Coast.
"Expats in Ivory Coast often find the local culture to be quite different from their own, which can be challenging to adjust to. Language barriers can be a challenge, as French is the official language of Ivory Coast, and many locals may not be fluent in English. Additionally, the local customs and etiquette can be difficult to learn, as they may be quite different from what expats are used to. Finally, the climate in Ivory Coast can be difficult to adjust to, as it is hot and humid year-round," explained one expat living in Ivory Coast.
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What do expats find most challenging?
If you live in Ivory Coast, newcomers to Ivory Coast would love to hear your answer to this question.
About the Author
Joshua Wood, LPC is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and serves as Co-President of Expat Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC
Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.
Some of Joshua's articles include Pros and Cons of Living in Portugal, 10 Best Places to Live in Ireland and Pros and Cons of Living in Uruguay. Connect with Joshua on LinkedIn.
