Cotonou, 🇧🇯 Benin Overview
🇧🇯 Cotonou,
Benin
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Nomad Score
5.2
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ABOUT
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.
KEY STATS
Cost of Living
$2,346/mo
Internet Speed
Data unavailable
Weather Today
28°C / 25°C 🌧️
Timezone
Africa/Porto-Novo
KEY SCORES
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| 💸 Cost of Living | 8.5 |
| 🚀 Internet Speed | 5.9 |
| 🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity | 1.9 |
| 🛡️ Safety | 5.7 |
| 🏠 Accommodation Cost | 7.7 |
| ☀️ Weather | 5.0 |
| 🌍 Nomad Friendly | 3.9 |
| ♀️ Female Friendly | 5.3 |
HUB MOMENTUM
Rising Fast
Global #965 · Aug 2026
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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 |
VISITS (LAST 30 DAYS)
OTHER CITIES IN BENIN 🇧🇯
| # | City | Cost/mo | Score | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abomey-Calavi | $1,686/mo | 5.1 | Compare |
| 2 | Porto-Novo | $1,735/mo | 4.8 | Compare |
| 3 | Grand-Popo | $1,598/mo | 4.8 | Compare |
| 4 | Ganvie | $1,545/mo | 4.7 | Compare |
NEARBY DESTINATIONS
| # | City | Country | Cost/mo | Score | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abomey-Calavi | 🇧🇯 Benin | $1,686/mo | 5.1 | Compare |
| 2 | Porto-Novo | 🇧🇯 Benin | $1,735/mo | 4.8 | Compare |
| 3 | Ganvie | 🇧🇯 Benin | $1,545/mo | 4.7 | Compare |
| 4 | Ouidah | 🇧🇯 Benin | $1,603/mo | 4.6 | Compare |