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About Benin City

Benin City, Nigeria 🇳🇬 offers a lively urban vibe, rich culture, and growing connectivity for digital nomads. You’ll find affordable living costs, local markets, and a friendly atmosphere. Internet can be variable, so a backup data plan helps. Great for nomads seeking an authentic West African experience with easy access to coworking-style cafés and strong community energy. 🌍💻

Through the year

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0° 10° 20° 30° 40° Jan: 12 mm Feb: 17 mm Mar: 77 mm Apr: 100 mm May: 139 mm Jun: 274 mm Jul: 206 mm Aug: 246 mm Sep: 254 mm Oct: 194 mm Nov: 55 mm Dec: 9 mm Jan: 34°C / 23°C Feb: 35°C / 24°C Mar: 33°C / 25°C Apr: 32°C / 24°C May: 31°C / 24°C Jun: 29°C / 23°C Jul: 28°C / 23°C Aug: 28°C / 22°C Sep: 29°C / 23°C Oct: 30°C / 23°C Nov: 32°C / 23°C Dec: 34°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 8.1
Internet Speed 4.4
Digital Nomad Popularity 1.3
Safety 2.6
Weather 3.8
Accommodation Cost 7.9
Nomad Friendly 2.4
Female Friendly 3.1
Updated 4 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Benin City
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $184.31 per month
Coworking Space $33.18 per month
Coffee $2.58 per cup
Beer $0.88 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $2.95 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $18.43 per month
Mobile Plan $11.06 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $25.80 per month

Other cities in Nigeria

Other cities in Nigeria
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Lekki $2,223 5.2 Compare
2 Ibadan $1,172 4.9 Compare
3 Lagos $2,208 4.9 Compare
4 Ilorin $1,087 4.8 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Warri NG Nigeria $1,001 3.6 Compare
2 Asaba NG Nigeria $999 4.4 Compare
3 Akure NG Nigeria $892 4.6 Compare
4 Ado-Ekiti NG Nigeria $345 4.4 Compare

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