Moving to Anguilla from Benin

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Benin to Anguilla? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Benin to Anguilla, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Anguilla compared to Benin.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2017

per 100,000 people per year

BJ
1.1
AI
28.3

Benin performs better than Anguilla across all safety metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BJ
0.3
AI
32.1
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

BJ
34.0%
AI
81.6%

Anguilla performs significantly better than Benin across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

BJ
1.6%
AI
8.0%
Poverty rate World Bank, 2021

share of people below the poverty line

BJ
36.2%
AI
23.0%

Benin generally does better on employment & economy, though Anguilla leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

BJ
61.0 yrs
AI
82.2 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BJ
45.2
AI
3.1

Anguilla performs significantly better than Benin across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2017–2025), The World Factbook (2002–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2014–2022). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Benin and Anguilla. To live, work, or study long-term in Anguilla, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Anguilla's immigration authority.

Benin passport

Benin passport holder visiting Anguilla

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Benin passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Anguilla.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Anguilla?

Connectivity is usually fine (Anguilla: 32.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Anguilla offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Anguilla safe for expats?

Benin performs better than Anguilla across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Anguilla is 28.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Benin.

What language do they speak in Anguilla?

The official language in Anguilla is English. In Benin, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

BJ AI
Population 14,814,460 19,079
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) East Caribbean Dollar (EC$)
Languages French English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +229 +1264
Time zones 1 1