Abomey-Calavi, 🇧🇯 Benin Overview
🇧🇯 Abomey-Calavi,
Benin
#1534
Nomad Score
5.1
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Abomey-Calavi, near Cotonou, offers a budget-friendly base in southern Benin 🌍💻. It’s lively, growing, and close to urban amenities, with easier access to internet and services than many smaller towns. Great for nomads seeking affordability, local culture, and proximity to the coast, though coworking and premium expat comforts are still limited.
KEY STATS
Cost of Living
$1,686/mo
Internet Speed
Data unavailable
Weather Today
29°C / 25°C ⛈️
Timezone
Africa/Porto-Novo
KEY SCORES
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| 💸 Cost of Living | 7.8 |
| 🚀 Internet Speed | 5.8 |
| 🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity | 2.4 |
| 🛡️ Safety | 6.5 |
| 🏠 Accommodation Cost | 7.5 |
| ☀️ Weather | 4.3 |
| 🌍 Nomad Friendly | 3.2 |
| ♀️ Female Friendly | 5.9 |
HUB MOMENTUM
Rising Fast
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QUICK COSTS
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| 🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom) | $220.18 per month |
| 💻 Coworking Space | $114.49 per month |
| ☕ Coffee | $2.11 per cup |
| 🍺 Beer | $1.32 per pint |
| 🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive) | $2.64 per meal |
| 🚌 Monthly Transport Pass | $26.42 per month |
| 🧴 Mobile Plan | $17.61 per month |
| 💻 Internet (60 Mbps+) | $61.65 per month |
VISITS (LAST 30 DAYS)
OTHER CITIES IN BENIN 🇧🇯
| # | City | Cost/mo | Score | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cotonou | $2,346/mo | 5.2 | Compare |
| 2 | Porto-Novo | $1,735/mo | 4.8 | Compare |
| 3 | Grand-Popo | $1,598/mo | 4.8 | Compare |
| 4 | Abomey | $1,659/mo | 4.7 | Compare |