BJ
Cotonou
Nomad score
5.1 / 10
8 key factors
Cost of living
$2,346
per month, nomad profile
Internet speed
No data
Data unavailable
Weather today
30° / 27°
high / low, °CAbout Cotonou
Cotonou, Benin 🇧🇯 is a lively coastal city with a growing startup scene and improving connectivity, making it an interesting option for digital nomads. ☕️🌴 You’ll find affordable living, energetic markets, and easy access to beaches. Internet can be inconsistent in spots, so choose accommodation carefully. Great for adventurous remote workers seeking West African culture.
Regions
Through the year
Best in January (62) · now 55
J 62
F 62
M 57
A 57
M 53
J 55
J 58
A 55
S 55
O 55
N 54
D 62
Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm
Key scores
Quick costs
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $325.86 per month |
| Coworking Space | $132.11 per month |
| Coffee | $2.64 per cup |
| Beer | $1.41 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $4.40 per meal |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $38.75 per month |
| Mobile Plan | $17.61 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $61.65 per month |
Other cities in Benin
| # | City | Cost / mo | Score | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abomey-Calavi | $1,686 | 5.0 | Compare |
| 2 | Grand-Popo | $1,598 | 4.7 | Compare |
| 3 | Porto-Novo | $1,735 | 4.7 | Compare |
| 4 | Ouidah | $1,603 | 4.6 | Compare |
Nearby destinations
| # | City | Country | Cost / mo | Score | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Porto-Novo | BJ
Benin |
$1,735 | 4.7 | Compare |
| 2 | Abomey-Calavi | BJ
Benin |
$1,686 | 5.0 | Compare |
| 3 | Ganvie | BJ
Benin |
$1,545 | 4.2 | Compare |
| 4 | Ouidah | BJ
Benin |
$1,603 | 4.6 | Compare |