Places · Benin
The best places to live in Benin
Arcadia scores 5 places in Benin, from Parakou at about $750 a month to Ouidah at about $850. 3 are by the sea, 1 are in the mountains. The climate is mostly tropical. Across the country the typical ratings are safety 3/5, healthcare 2/5 and internet 3/5.
The standouts in Benin
Cheapest, safest and best connected are within the 5 places Arcadia scores in Benin, not the whole country.
All 5 places in Benin
Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Benin?
Across the 5 places Arcadia scores in Benin the median is about $800 a month for one person, from Parakou at around $750 to Ouidah at around $850. These are estimates for everyday living, rent included, not quotes.
What is the cheapest place to live in Benin?
Parakou, at about $750 a month. It is the cheapest of the 5 places Arcadia scores in Benin, which is not the same as the cheapest in the country.
Which place in Benin has the best internet?
Cotonou, rated 3 out of 5. The typical rating across the 5 places is 3 out of 5.
How safe are the places Arcadia scores in Benin?
The typical safety rating is 3 out of 5, and the highest-rated is Cotonou. These are broad country-level estimates meant for comparing places, not local advice for a particular street or moment.
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