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๐Ÿ“Š AvgC$1,708CAD/moโ‰ˆ $1,247 USD
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Cotonou

Benin ยท West AfricaWest African economic hub with burgeoning digital infrastructure.
C$1,800
๐Ÿ’ฐ CAD/mo
(โ‰ˆ $1,314 USD)
5/10
โญ Nomad
0 m
โ›ฐ๏ธ Metres
29ยฐC
๐ŸŒก๏ธ Now
Full City Guide
๐ŸŽต
Ouidah Voodoo Festival
FebMusic Festival

A major cultural event celebrating the Vodun religion with ceremonies and performances near Cotonou.

๐Ÿœ
Benin Arts and Crafts Fair
DecFood & Culinary

A vibrant marketplace showcasing traditional and contemporary crafts from across Benin.

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Dry Season
FebSeasonal Event

Generally the most pleasant time to visit with less humidity and more sunshine.

Monthly Budget

๐ŸŸก Moderate
C$1,800/CAD per month
โ‰ˆ $1,314 USD
vs. global range (C$650 โ€“ C$5,500)avg
C$650C$5,500
๐Ÿ Rent42%C$750CAD/moโ‰ˆ $548 USD
๐Ÿฝ๏ธFood25%C$450CAD/moโ‰ˆ $329 USD
๐ŸšŒTransport6%C$100CAD/moโ‰ˆ $73 USD
๐Ÿ’กUtilities8%C$150CAD/moโ‰ˆ $110 USD
๐ŸŽญLeisure11%C$200CAD/moโ‰ˆ $146 USD
๐ŸฅHealth8%C$150CAD/moโ‰ˆ $110 USD

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Temperature (ยฐC)

23ยฐ โ€“ 33ยฐ annual
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32ยฐ
25ยฐ
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โ„๏ธ Low: 23ยฐC๐ŸŒก๏ธ Now: 29ยฐC๐Ÿ”ฅ High: 33ยฐC

Elevation

0 mยท Sea level

Near sea level โ€” warm and humid with maximum coastal exposure.

Sea Level ยท 0 mDenver ยท 1,609 mMachu Picchu ยท 2,430 mLa Paz ยท 3,640 mCotonou

Connectivity

COO
Cadjehoun Airport
20 km from city center
Direct Flights5 destinations
Local Transit5/10
๐Ÿš—Uber
๐Ÿ›บGrab
๐Ÿš•Taxi
๐Ÿš‡Metro
๐ŸšŒBus
๐ŸšฒBikeshare
๐ŸšถWalkable

Safety

Safety Score6/10
โŒTap Water
โœ…Night Safe
๐Ÿ“ž112 or local emergency number

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Culture & Food

Multiculturalism5/10
Foodie Scene5/10

Climate Intelligence

Comfort Index
59
Good
Right Now
Okay
Score: 56
Avg humidity
80%
Avg AQI
95
Monthly Comfort
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F
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A
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Best Months
None
Avoid
No bad months

Climate

Temperate. Good for remote work; check local guides for seasonal details.

Tags

Remote work

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