Top expat cities

Benin

Parakou

#5 Top 5 cities

Parakou is a useful northern trade center, but for most expats it is more of a practical regional stay than a top international base.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 31°C až 36°C

Night: 19°C až 25°C

Climate

A warm inland climate with a drier season than the south.

Distance to the sea

370 km

Social atmosphere

4/10

Business friendliness

3/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 5/10
Housing cost 9/10
Food cost 8/10
Internet availability 5/10
Internet speed 4/10
Internet stability 4/10
Electricity stability 4/10

Community types

  • Teachers
  • Small business owners
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇫🇷French
  • 🇮🇳Indians
  • 🇨🇳Chinese

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Lower living costs
  • +Good transport links
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • −Smaller expat scene
  • −Fewer work opportunities
  • −Less dynamic environment