🇧🇯Benin

Africa

Information

Capital

Porto-Novo

Population

14,026,034

Currency

West African CFA franc (XOF CFA)

Languages

Français, Fon, Yoruba

Continent

Africa

Calling code

+229

Timezone

Africa/Porto-Novo

Area

112,622 km²

Government

Presidential republic

National day

August 1 - Independence Day

Internet domain

.bj

About

Benin is a West African country bordering the Gulf of Guinea. It is known for its rich history including the Kingdom of Dahomey and features beaches, national parks, and vibrant markets. It is a stable democracy with an economy based on agriculture and cotton.

Safety

Risk level :Risque modéré à élevé selon les zones, avec criminalité urbaine et risques terroristes près des frontières nord.

Risk areas

Nord (frontières Niger, Burkina Faso) - Terrorisme et enlèvementsCotonou et sud urbain - Petite criminalité et vols

Crime(medium)

Éviter de marcher seul la nuit
Ne pas afficher d'objets de valeur

Terrorism(medium)

Surveiller les alertes aux frontières nord
Éviter les rassemblements

Transport

Utiliser des taxis officiels
Porter un casque en moto

Natural risks(Inondations saisonnières et pluies abondantes)

Suivre les alertes météo
Éviter les zones inondables

Health(Système de santé limité, hôpitaux surchargés)

Vaccins obligatoires: fièvre jaune
Eau en bouteille, anti-paludisme

Practical tips

Inscription au consulat
Assurance voyage complète
Vigipirate renforcé

Ambassade de France au Bénin Police urgences

Cost of living

Accommodation

Studio city center200

1-bedroom apartment in city center300

1-bedroom apartment in suburb200

3-bedroom apartment in city center500

3-bedroom apartment in suburb350

Food

Inexpensive restaurant meal3

Meal for 2 at mid-range restaurant15

McDonald's menu5

Local beer (0.5L)2

Cappuccino2

Water (1.5L)1

Bread (500g)1

Milk (1L)1.5

Eggs (12)2

Chicken (1kg)5

Apples (1kg)3

Bananas (1kg)1

Transport

Public transport ticket0.5

Monthly transport subscription20

Taxi ride (start)1

Taxi (1km)0.5

Gasoline (1L)1

Leisure

Fitness membership (monthly)30

Tennis court (1h weekend)10

Cinema5

Theater10

Health

General practitioner consultation10

Dentist consultation20

Antibiotic medications5

Cold medications (6 days)10

Others

High-speed internet (60 Mbps+)30/mois

Mobile plan (calls + 10GB)10/mois

Public services for 85m² apartment50/mois

Jeans (Levis 501 or similar)40

Nike sports shoes60

International primary school (monthly)200

Practical information

Electricity

Voltage220V

Frequency50Hz

Plug typesType C, Type E

Emergency numbers

Police112

Ambulance112

Fire department112

Practical information

Driving side

Right

Tap water

unsafe

Tipping

10-15% in restaurants

Photos

Point de vue panoramique

Benin

Min An

Point de vue panoramique

Benin

Markus Spiske

Sommet montagneux

Benin

limshig

Architecture traditionnelle

Benin

Iwaria

Architecture traditionnelle

Benin

David Iloba

Architecture traditionnelle

Benin

Iwaria

Architecture traditionnelle

Benin

David Iloba

Architecture traditionnelle

Benin

David Iloba

Skyline de Porto-Novo

Porto-Novo

Jérémy Glineur

Skyline de Porto-Novo

Porto-Novo

Marcos Túlio

Skyline de Porto-Novo

Porto-Novo

Jérémy Glineur

Skyline de Porto-Novo

Porto-Novo

Egor Kunovsky

Skyline de Porto-Novo

Porto-Novo

Aaron Porras

Monument de Porto-Novo

Porto-Novo

Alexjo

Monument de Porto-Novo

Porto-Novo

Bob Jenkin

Monument de Porto-Novo

Porto-Novo

Kelly

Monument de Porto-Novo

Porto-Novo

Egor Kunovsky

Monument de Porto-Novo

Porto-Novo

Sonny Vermeer

Lieu incontournable

Benin

Torie Roman

Lieu incontournable

Benin

Wilfred Panakkal

Visas

Visas to this country

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