Top expat cities

Benin

Ouidah

#3 Top 5 cities

Ouidah is better suited to people who want a calmer coastal setting and cultural atmosphere, not expats seeking a broader job market.

Country overview

Population

47Β 616

Year-round temperatures

Day: 29°C aΕΎ 32°C

Night: 23°C aΕΎ 27°C

Climate

A warm coastal tropical climate with high humidity.

Distance to the sea

4 km

Social atmosphere

5/10

Costs

Housing cost 8/10
Food cost 8/10

Business friendliness

3/10

Safety

5/10

Ouidah is calmer than Cotonou, but theft, robbery and isolated beach areas still call for elevated everyday caution.

Natural disaster resilience

3/10

The coastal area is exposed to erosion, flooding, heavy seasonal rain, extreme heat and disruption to roads and utilities.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 5/10
Internet speed 4/10
Internet stability 4/10
Electricity stability 3/10

Community types

  • Retirees
  • Couples
  • Small business owners

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡«πŸ‡·French
  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈAmericans
  • πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§British

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Pleasant atmosphere
  • +Quiet atmosphere
  • +Beaches and sea

Cons

  • βˆ’Smaller job market
  • βˆ’Smaller expat scene
  • βˆ’Fewer work opportunities