At a glance
 NG
Lagos
|
 BJ
Porto-Novo
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|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Benin |
| Nomad score | 4.9 / 10 | 4.7 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $2,208 / mo | $1,735 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 27° / 25°C | 29° / 24°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 66 Moderate | 61 Moderate |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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NG
Lagos
|
BJ
Porto-Novo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Average high | 29.4°C | 31°C |
| Average low | 25.3°C | 24°C |
| Precipitation | 98 mm / mo | 118 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 281 h / mo | 279 h / mo |
| Humidity | 82% | 83% |
| Rain days | 16.6 / mo | 19 / mo |
| Wind speed | 18.3 km/h | 13.1 km/h |
NG
Lagos · average high by month
J 31
F 31
M 31
A 31
M 30
J 28
J 27
A 27
S 28
O 29
N 30
D 31
BJ
Porto-Novo · average high by month
J 33
F 33
M 33
A 32
M 32
J 29
J 28
A 28
S 29
O 30
N 31
D 33
Air quality
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NG
Lagos
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BJ
Porto-Novo
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|
|---|---|---|
| US AQI | 66 | 61 |
| PM2.5 | 13.9 µg/m³ | 12.5 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 18.1 µg/m³ | 16.6 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 43 µg/m³ | 46 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0.1 | 0.1 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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NG
Lagos
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BJ
Porto-Novo
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|
|---|---|---|
| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 8.5 | 2.8 |
| Local Payment Services | 7.6 | 3.9 |
| Startup Scene | 7.7 | 2.6 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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NG
Lagos
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BJ
Porto-Novo
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|
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioning | 5.8 | 4.8 |
| Green Spaces | 3.7 | 5.0 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 4.8 | 6.2 |
| Noise Pollution | 2.7 | 5.0 |
| Seasonal Variety | 3.2 | 3.8 |
| Weather | 4.1 | 4.3 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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NG
Lagos
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BJ
Porto-Novo
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|---|---|---|
| Mobile Network Coverage | 7.1 | 6.3 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 3.5 | 4.4 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 3.5 | 2.6 |
| VPN Reliability | 6.7 | 5.7 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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NG
Lagos
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BJ
Porto-Novo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Accommodation Cost | 5.1 | 7.2 |
| Cost of Living | 5.9 | 7.2 |
| Currency Stability | 2.2 | 7.5 |
| Entertainment Cost | 6.0 | 6.7 |
| Food & Groceries | 6.5 | 7.3 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 5.5 | 6.3 |
| Transportation Cost | 6.7 | 7.4 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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NG
Lagos
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BJ
Porto-Novo
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|
|---|---|---|
| Culture | 8.4 | 7.1 |
| Indoors Fun | 6.1 | 3.8 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 6.1 | 5.1 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.5 | 6.4 |
| Nightlife | 8.4 | 3.8 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 5.7 | 6.0 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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NG
Lagos
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BJ
Porto-Novo
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|---|---|---|
| Nomad Events & Meetups | 3.4 | 1.4 |
| Nomad Friendly | 3.6 | 3.2 |
| Online Community Presence | 3.5 | 1.6 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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NG
Lagos
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BJ
Porto-Novo
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|---|---|---|
| Cafes with WiFi | 5.8 | 3.5 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 5.9 | 2.2 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 4.8 | 1.9 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 3.0 | 1.3 |
| Internet Speed | 6.3 | 5.2 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.5 | 6.5 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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NG
Lagos
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BJ
Porto-Novo
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|---|---|---|
| Fitness Facilities | 5.2 | 3.2 |
| Food Scene | 6.8 | 4.6 |
| Healthy Food Options | 4.9 | 4.3 |
| Yoga Studios | 4.1 | 1.7 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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NG
Lagos
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BJ
Porto-Novo
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|
|---|---|---|
| Healthcare | 4.3 | 4.2 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 6.0 | 7.9 |
| Healthcare Quality | 3.7 | 3.5 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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NG
Lagos
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BJ
Porto-Novo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 0.7 | 0.4 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 3.1 | 3.8 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.0 | 3.4 |
| Freedom of Speech | 3.8 | 5.3 |
| Political Stability | 3.4 | 6.2 |
| Tax Friendliness | 4.3 | 5.2 |
| Visa Ease | 3.5 | 5.3 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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NG
Lagos
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BJ
Porto-Novo
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|
|---|---|---|
| Air Quality | 2.9 | 5.0 |
| Cleanliness | 3.3 | 4.5 |
| Environmental Quality | 2.9 | 5.0 |
| Family Friendly | 3.3 | 4.9 |
| Language Barrier | 7.7 | 3.9 |
| Work-Life Balance | 3.8 | 5.9 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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NG
Lagos
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BJ
Porto-Novo
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|---|---|---|
| Female Friendly | 4.1 | 5.4 |
| Racial Tolerance | 6.5 | 6.3 |
| Safety | 3.5 | 5.7 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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NG
Lagos
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BJ
Porto-Novo
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|---|---|---|
| Airport Connectivity | 7.5 | 4.2 |
| Cycling | 1.8 | 3.0 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 5.7 | 4.2 |
| Public Transit | 3.3 | 3.0 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 7.2 | 1.9 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 1.9 | 2.1 |
| Walkability | 2.8 | 3.9 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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NG
Lagos
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BJ
Porto-Novo
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|
|---|---|---|
| Coworking Quality | 5.1 | 2.0 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 4.9 | 2.6 |
| Networking Opportunities | 6.6 | 2.7 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 4.5 | 2.6 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 7.5 | 7.1 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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NG
Lagos
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BJ
Porto-Novo
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|---|---|---|
| Jeans | $18 per pair | $26 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $13 per dress | $21 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $48 per pair | $79 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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NG
Lagos
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BJ
Porto-Novo
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|
|---|---|---|
| Dining Out | $33 per month | $21 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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NG
Lagos
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BJ
Porto-Novo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Cinema Ticket | $5.16 per ticket | $6.16 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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NG
Lagos
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BJ
Porto-Novo
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|
|---|---|---|
| Coffee | $3.32 per cup | $2.11 per cup |
| Beer | $1.33 per pint | $1.32 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $3.69 per meal | $2.64 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $33 per meal | $32 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $6.27 per meal | $7.93 per meal |
| Apples | $3.10 per kg | $3.17 per kg |
| Bread | $1.18 per loaf | $0.26 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.44 per bottle | $0.79 per bottle |
| Milk | $2.06 per liter | $1.94 per liter |
| Rice | $1.77 per kg | $1.23 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $5.53 per kg | $7.40 per kg |
| Beef | $5.01 per kg | $6.69 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $8.85 per bottle | $9.69 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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NG
Lagos
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BJ
Porto-Novo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Groceries | $88 per month | $150 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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NG
Lagos
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BJ
Porto-Novo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Health Insurance | $11 per month | $0.00 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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NG
Lagos
|
BJ
Porto-Novo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Doctor Visit (GP) | $18 per visit | $21 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $4.05 per purchase | $6.16 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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NG
Lagos
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BJ
Porto-Novo
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|
|---|---|---|
| Housing | $111 per month | $79 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $479 per month | $114 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $1,327 per month | $616 per month |
| Coworking Space | $88 per month | $97 per month |
| Coliving Space | $258 per month | $282 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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NG
Lagos
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BJ
Porto-Novo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Internet & Mobile | $18 per month | $18 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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NG
Lagos
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BJ
Porto-Novo
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|
|---|---|---|
| Leisure Activities | $22 per month | $8.81 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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NG
Lagos
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BJ
Porto-Novo
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|
|---|---|---|
| Haircut | $4.42 per visit | $4.40 per visit |
| Laundry | $8.85 per kg | $7.05 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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NG
Lagos
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BJ
Porto-Novo
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|
|---|---|---|
| Mobile Plan | $11 per month | $18 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $29 per month | $56 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $1.84 one-time | $2.64 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $26 per month | $32 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $7.37 per hour | $8.81 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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NG
Lagos
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BJ
Porto-Novo
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|
|---|---|---|
| Transportation | $48 per month | $26 per month |
| Taxi Start | $1.11 per trip | $0.88 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.70 per km | $1.06 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $33 per month | $22 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $3.54 per trip | $3.88 per trip |
| Gasoline | $0.81 per liter | $1.20 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $5.90 per month | $11 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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NG
Lagos
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BJ
Porto-Novo
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Utilities | $26 per month | $21 per month |