At a glance
 GH
Bolgatanga
|
 BJ
Natitingou
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ghana | Benin |
| Nomad score | 4.8 / 10 | 4.4 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,863 / mo | $1,360 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 31° / 22°C | 28° / 22°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 52 Moderate | 50 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
|
GH
Bolgatanga
|
BJ
Natitingou
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 34.2°C | 31.8°C |
| Average low | 23.8°C | 21.8°C |
| Precipitation | 67 mm / mo | 86 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 303 h / mo | 294 h / mo |
| Humidity | 52% | 59% |
| Rain days | 7.7 / mo | 10.8 / mo |
| Wind speed | 15.4 km/h | 14 km/h |
GH
Bolgatanga · average high by month
J 35
F 38
M 39
A 39
M 36
J 33
J 30
A 29
S 30
O 32
N 35
D 35
BJ
Natitingou · average high by month
J 33
F 35
M 36
A 35
M 33
J 30
J 28
A 27
S 28
O 31
N 33
D 33
Air quality
|
GH
Bolgatanga
|
BJ
Natitingou
|
|
|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 52 | 50 |
| PM2.5 | 2.9 µg/m³ | 5.5 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 3.8 µg/m³ | 6.8 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 42 µg/m³ | 46 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 0.1 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
|
GH
Bolgatanga
|
BJ
Natitingou
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Local Payment Services | 3.5 | 2.9 |
| Startup Scene | 1.9 | 1.5 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
|
GH
Bolgatanga
|
BJ
Natitingou
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 5.2 | 3.1 |
| Green Spaces | 4.0 | 5.3 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 7.0 | 5.9 |
| Noise Pollution | 5.5 | 4.6 |
| Seasonal Variety | 3.6 | 3.5 |
| Weather | 4.0 | 4.4 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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GH
Bolgatanga
|
BJ
Natitingou
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 6.2 | 5.9 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 4.7 | 4.1 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 2.2 | 2.2 |
| VPN Reliability | 6.4 | 5.7 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
|
GH
Bolgatanga
|
BJ
Natitingou
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 8.3 | 8.8 |
| Cost of Living | 8.2 | 8.4 |
| Currency Stability | 4.4 | 5.7 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.2 | 7.3 |
| Food & Groceries | 8.2 | 8.3 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 7.3 | 6.9 |
| Transportation Cost | 7.9 | 8.1 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
|
GH
Bolgatanga
|
BJ
Natitingou
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Culture | 6.2 | 6.1 |
| Indoors Fun | 2.8 | 2.6 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 3.6 | 3.8 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 5.9 | 6.7 |
| Nightlife | 2.8 | 2.6 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 6.8 | 8.0 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
|
GH
Bolgatanga
|
BJ
Natitingou
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Nomad Friendly | 2.9 | 2.1 |
| Online Community Presence | 1.5 | 0.6 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
|
GH
Bolgatanga
|
BJ
Natitingou
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 2.9 | 1.4 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 1.6 | 0.5 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 1.0 | 0.7 |
| Internet Speed | 4.3 | 3.6 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 6.4 | 5.9 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
|
GH
Bolgatanga
|
BJ
Natitingou
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 2.9 | 2.4 |
| Food Scene | 4.4 | 3.5 |
| Healthy Food Options | 3.9 | 3.4 |
| Yoga Studios | 1.3 | 1.1 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
|
GH
Bolgatanga
|
BJ
Natitingou
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 4.3 | 3.3 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 7.8 | 7.7 |
| Healthcare Quality | 3.8 | 2.6 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
|
GH
Bolgatanga
|
BJ
Natitingou
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 1.7 | 0.4 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 3.7 | 3.1 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.5 | 2.7 |
| Freedom of Speech | 6.4 | 4.9 |
| Political Stability | 6.6 | 5.0 |
| Tax Friendliness | 4.8 | 4.2 |
| Visa Ease | 5.6 | 4.3 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
|
GH
Bolgatanga
|
BJ
Natitingou
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 5.7 | 5.7 |
| Cleanliness | 4.9 | 4.4 |
| Environmental Quality | 6.0 | 5.8 |
| Family Friendly | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Language Barrier | 5.6 | 4.1 |
| Work-Life Balance | 6.1 | 5.4 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
|
GH
Bolgatanga
|
BJ
Natitingou
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 6.5 | 5.5 |
| Racial Tolerance | 7.7 | 6.4 |
| Safety | 7.1 | 6.4 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
|
GH
Bolgatanga
|
BJ
Natitingou
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 2.3 | 2.3 |
| Cycling | 3.6 | 3.2 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 4.0 | 3.4 |
| Public Transit | 3.3 | 2.4 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 1.3 | 0.9 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 2.0 | 1.7 |
| Walkability | 4.7 | 4.0 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
|
GH
Bolgatanga
|
BJ
Natitingou
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 2.4 | 1.6 |
| Networking Opportunities | 2.5 | 1.7 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 2.2 | 1.5 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 6.8 | 6.7 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
|
GH
Bolgatanga
|
BJ
Natitingou
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $32 per pair | $21 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $20 per dress | $15 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $78 per pair | $62 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
|
GH
Bolgatanga
|
BJ
Natitingou
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $37 per month | $32 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
|
GH
Bolgatanga
|
BJ
Natitingou
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $8.22 per ticket | $4.40 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
|
GH
Bolgatanga
|
BJ
Natitingou
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $3.20 per cup | $1.59 per cup |
| Beer | $2.28 per pint | $1.32 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $4.11 per meal | $2.64 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $41 per meal | $26 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $10 per meal | $7.93 per meal |
| Apples | $5.93 per kg | $3.88 per kg |
| Bread | $1.64 per loaf | $0.26 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.78 per bottle | $0.88 per bottle |
| Milk | $2.92 per liter | $1.94 per liter |
| Rice | $2.56 per kg | $1.14 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $11 per kg | $6.69 per kg |
| Beef | $8.67 per kg | $5.64 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $15 per bottle | $9.69 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
|
GH
Bolgatanga
|
BJ
Natitingou
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $128 per month | $114 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
|
GH
Bolgatanga
|
BJ
Natitingou
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $5.93 per month | $7.93 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
|
GH
Bolgatanga
|
BJ
Natitingou
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $23 per visit | $18 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $6.85 per purchase | $5.28 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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GH
Bolgatanga
|
BJ
Natitingou
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $78 per month | $79 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $160 per month | $114 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $867 per month | $423 per month |
| Coworking Space | $110 per month | $106 per month |
| Coliving Space | $347 per month | $264 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
|
GH
Bolgatanga
|
BJ
Natitingou
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $16 per month | $14 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
|
GH
Bolgatanga
|
BJ
Natitingou
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $14 per month | $8.81 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
|
GH
Bolgatanga
|
BJ
Natitingou
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $5.02 per visit | $3.52 per visit |
| Laundry | $7.30 per kg | $7.05 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
|
GH
Bolgatanga
|
BJ
Natitingou
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $13 per month | $18 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $50 per month | $62 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $2.28 one-time | $1.76 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $32 per month | $26 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $11 per hour | $8.81 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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GH
Bolgatanga
|
BJ
Natitingou
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $41 per month | $26 per month |
| Taxi Start | $2.28 per trip | $0.88 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $1.10 per km | $0.53 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $41 per month | $21 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $5.93 per trip | $2.64 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.51 per liter | $1.20 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $14 per month | $18 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
|
GH
Bolgatanga
|
BJ
Natitingou
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $20 per month | $21 per month |