Moving to Marshall Islands from Benin

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Benin to Marshall Islands — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Benin to Marshall Islands, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Marshallese.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Benin to Marshall Islands.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BJ
24.8
MH
11.9

Marshall Islands 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
MH
$874
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BJ
2.0
MH
4.6

Benin generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Marshall Islands leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BJ
0.5t
MH
0.0t

Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Benin across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BJ
0.2
MH
2.3
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

BJ
34.0%
MH
38.7%

Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Benin across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BJ
1.4%
MH
36.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BJ
$3,800
MH
$6,800

Marshall Islands generally does better on employment & economy, though Benin leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BJ
62.2 yrs
MH
74.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BJ
55.8
MH
21.7

Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Benin across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Benin passport

Benin passport holder visiting Marshall Islands

Visa Free
Benin passport holders can enter Marshall Islands without a visa.
Marshall Islands passport

Marshall Islands passport holder visiting Benin

Visa Free
Marshall Islands passport holders can enter Benin without a visa.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Marshall Islands?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Marshall Islands has 2.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Marshall Islands safe for expats?

Marshall Islands performs significantly better than Benin across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Marshall Islands compared to Benin?

Benin generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Marshall Islands leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 4.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Marshall Islands, compared to 2.0 in Benin. Marshall Islands scores 59 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Benin: 38).

What language do they speak in Marshall Islands?

The official languages in Marshall Islands are English and Marshallese. In Benin, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

BJ MH
Population 13,754,688 79,906
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) United States Dollar ($)
Languages French English, Marshallese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +229 +692
Time zones 1 1