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About 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.

Through the year

Best in January (65) · now 58
0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 18 mm Feb: 23 mm Mar: 63 mm Apr: 64 mm May: 110 mm Jun: 208 mm Jul: 94 mm Aug: 71 mm Sep: 129 mm Oct: 111 mm Nov: 54 mm Dec: 16 mm Jan: 31°C / 26°C Feb: 31°C / 26°C Mar: 31°C / 27°C Apr: 31°C / 27°C May: 30°C / 27°C Jun: 28°C / 25°C Jul: 27°C / 25°C Aug: 27°C / 24°C Sep: 27°C / 25°C Oct: 29°C / 25°C Nov: 30°C / 26°C Dec: 31°C / 26°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 8.1
Digital Nomad Popularity 1.8
Internet Speed 5.5
Safety 5.5
Weather 4.7
Accommodation Cost 7.2
Nomad Friendly 3.9
Female Friendly 5.2
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Cotonou
ItemCost
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

Other cities in Benin
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Abomey-Calavi $1,686 5.0 Compare
2 Porto-Novo $1,735 4.7 Compare
3 Grand-Popo $1,598 4.7 Compare
4 Bohicon $1,800 4.6 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Porto-Novo BJ Benin $1,735 4.7 Compare
2 Ganvie BJ Benin $1,545 4.2 Compare
3 Ouidah BJ Benin $1,603 4.6 Compare
4 Abomey-Calavi BJ Benin $1,686 5.0 Compare

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