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About Porto-Novo

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 🌍💻

Through the year

Best in December (62) · now 58
0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 25 mm Feb: 44 mm Mar: 87 mm Apr: 90 mm May: 135 mm Jun: 254 mm Jul: 152 mm Aug: 118 mm Sep: 215 mm Oct: 184 mm Nov: 77 mm Dec: 30 mm Jan: 33°C / 24°C Feb: 33°C / 25°C Mar: 33°C / 26°C Apr: 32°C / 25°C May: 32°C / 25°C Jun: 29°C / 24°C Jul: 28°C / 23°C Aug: 28°C / 23°C Sep: 29°C / 23°C Oct: 30°C / 24°C Nov: 31°C / 24°C Dec: 33°C / 23°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 7.2
Internet Speed 5.2
Digital Nomad Popularity 1.3
Safety 5.7
Weather 4.3
Accommodation Cost 7.2
Nomad Friendly 3.2
Female Friendly 5.4
Updated 4 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Porto-Novo
ItemCost
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

Other cities in Benin

Other cities in Benin
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Cotonou $2,346 5.1 Compare
2 Abomey-Calavi $1,686 5.0 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 Cotonou BJ Benin $2,346 5.1 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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