Moving to Brazil from Benin

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Benin to Brazil.

Living there in 2020
32 ↑ 3% vs 2015

people born in Benin live in Brazil · UN DESA

Who's moving to Brazil?

Top countries of origin for Brazil's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Brazil compared to Benin.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BJ
24.8
BR
15.7

Brazil performs significantly better than Benin across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BJ
$138
BR
$2,070
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BJ
2.0
BR
21.4

Brazil generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Benin leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BJ
77.0
BR
23.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BJ
0.5t
BR
2.3t

Benin generally does better on environment, though Brazil leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BJ
0.2
BR
21.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BJ
1.0%
BR
1.5%

Brazil generally does better on infrastructure, though Benin leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BJ
1.4%
BR
8.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BJ
$3,800
BR
$18,600

Benin generally does better on employment & economy, though Brazil leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BJ
62.2 yrs
BR
75.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BJ
55.8
BR
13.3

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

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Porto-novo Rain: 47.0 in/yr (1194 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Brasilia Rain: 61.1 in/yr (1552 mm)
80° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Porto-novo Brasilia
Jan–Mar 80°/63°F (27°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/58°F (27°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 80°/64°F (27°/17°C)
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Month Porto-novo Brasilia
Jan 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C)
Feb 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C)
Mar 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C)
Apr 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C)
May 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C)
Jun 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C)
Jul 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C)
Aug 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C)
Sep 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C)
Oct 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C)
Nov 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C)
Dec 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Meteorologie (METEO BENIN) Agence Nationale de la Meteorologie (METEO BENIN), Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Benin passport

Benin passport holder visiting Brazil

Visa Required
Benin passport holders need a visa to enter Brazil.
Brazil passport

Brazil passport holder visiting Benin

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Brazil?

Connectivity is usually fine (Brazil: 21.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Brazil offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Brazil safe for expats?

Brazil performs significantly better than Benin across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Brazil compared to Benin?

Brazil generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Benin leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Brazil, compared to 2.0 in Benin. Brazil scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Benin: 38).

What's the weather like in Brazil compared to Benin?

The average high temperature in Brasilia is 80°F, compared to None°F in Porto-novo. Brasilia receives around 61.1 in of rainfall per year, while Porto-novo gets 47.0 in.

What language do they speak in Brazil?

The official language in Brazil is Portuguese. In Benin, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

BJ BR
Population 13,754,688 217,240,060
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Brazilian Real (R$)
Languages French Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +229 +55
Time zones 1 4
Emergency number 190