Porto-Novo, 🇧🇯 Benin Overview
🇧🇯 Porto-Novo,
Benin
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Nomad Score
4.8
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ABOUT
Porto-Novo, Benin 🇧🇯 is a calm, culturally rich capital with a relaxed pace and affordable living. For digital nomads, it offers a lower-cost base, warm weather, and easy access to nearby Cotonou for better coworking, cafés, and connectivity. Great for slow travel, but expect modest infrastructure and plan for reliable internet backup 🌍💻
KEY STATS
Cost of Living
$1,735/mo
Internet Speed
Data unavailable
Weather Today
29°C / 24°C 🌧️
Timezone
Africa/Porto-Novo
Regions
Francophone,
Least Developed Countries
KEY SCORES
| Factor | Score |
|---|---|
| 💸 Cost of Living | 7.5 |
| 🚀 Internet Speed | 5.0 |
| 🌟 Digital Nomad Popularity | 1.6 |
| 🛡️ Safety | 5.8 |
| 🏠 Accommodation Cost | 7.0 |
| ☀️ Weather | 4.5 |
| 🌍 Nomad Friendly | 3.3 |
| ♀️ Female Friendly | 5.7 |
HUB MOMENTUM
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QUICK COSTS
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| 🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom) | $114.49 per month |
| 💻 Coworking Space | $96.88 per month |
| ☕ Coffee | $2.11 per cup |
| 🍺 Beer | $1.32 per pint |
| 🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive) | $2.64 per meal |
| 🚌 Monthly Transport Pass | $22.02 per month |
| 🧴 Mobile Plan | $18.49 per month |
| 💻 Internet (60 Mbps+) | $56.36 per month |
VISITS (LAST 30 DAYS)
OTHER CITIES IN BENIN 🇧🇯
| # | City | Cost/mo | Score | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cotonou | $2,346/mo | 5.2 | Compare |
| 2 | Abomey-Calavi | $1,686/mo | 5.1 | Compare |
| 3 | Grand-Popo | $1,598/mo | 4.8 | Compare |
| 4 | Ganvie | $1,545/mo | 4.7 | Compare |