Moving to Tennessee from Benin
What to Expect
Considering a move from Benin to Tennessee? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Benin to Tennessee, and you’d need to navigate life in English.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Benin to Tennessee.
Who's moving to United States?
Top countries of origin for United States's foreign-born residents.
- 10,853,105
- 2,723,764
- 2,184,110
- 2,061,178
- 1,829,251
- 1,410,659
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Tennessee compared to Benin.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Benin performs better than Tennessee across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Tennessee performs significantly better than Benin across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Tennessee generally does better on employment & economy, though Benin leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Tennessee performs significantly better than Benin across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Porto-novo | Nashville |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | — | 53°/33°F (12°/1°C) |
| Apr–Jun | — | 78°/56°F (26°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | — | 87°/66°F (30°/19°C) |
| Oct–Dec | — | 60°/40°F (16°/4°C) |
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| Month | Porto-novo | Nashville |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | — | 47°/28°F (8.3°/-2.0°C) |
| Feb | — | 52°/32°F (11.0°/-0.2°C) |
| Mar | — | 61°/39°F (16.1°/3.9°C) |
| Apr | — | 71°/47°F (21.4°/8.6°C) |
| May | — | 78°/57°F (25.7°/13.8°C) |
| Jun | — | 86°/65°F (30.0°/18.6°C) |
| Jul | — | 89°/69°F (31.8°/20.8°C) |
| Aug | — | 89°/68°F (31.7°/20.2°C) |
| Sep | — | 82°/61°F (28.0°/15.9°C) |
| Oct | — | 72°/49°F (22.1°/9.4°C) |
| Nov | — | 60°/39°F (15.7°/4.1°C) |
| Dec | — | 49°/31°F (9.7°/-0.4°C) |
Data:
Agence Nationale de la Meteorologie (METEO BENIN),
National Weather Service
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Benin and United States. To live, work, or study long-term in United States, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check United States's immigration authority.
Benin passport holder visiting United States
Visa Required
United States passport holder visiting Benin
Visa Online (e-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 Tennessee?
From major Tennessee cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Benin and Tennessee are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Tennessee compared to Benin?
Benin performs better than Tennessee across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Tennessee compared to Benin?
The average high temperature in Nashville is 70°F, compared to None°F in Porto-novo. Nashville receives around 47.2 in of rainfall per year, while Porto-novo gets 47.0 in.
What language do they speak in Tennessee?
The official language in Tennessee is English. In Benin, the official language is French.
