Moving to United Arab Emirates from Benin

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Benin to United Arab Emirates — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Benin to United Arab Emirates, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Benin and United Arab Emirates stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BJ
24.8
AE
5.9

United Arab Emirates performs significantly better than Benin across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BJ
$138
AE
$3,727
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BJ
2.0
AE
29.1

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

What about the environment?

Air pollution deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BJ
77.0
AE
70.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BJ
0.5t
AE
18.3t

Benin generally does better on environment, though United Arab Emirates leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BJ
0.2
AE
40.0
Water stress levelUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BJ
1.0%
AE
1533.3%

United Arab Emirates generally does better on infrastructure, though Benin leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BJ
1.4%
AE
2.7%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BJ
$3,800
AE
$75,600

United Arab Emirates generally does better on employment & economy, though Benin leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BJ
62.2 yrs
AE
79.6 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BJ
55.8
AE
5.1

United Arab Emirates 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-novoRain: 47.0 in/yr (1194 mm)
None°/None°F

Avg. annual high / low

Abu DhabiRain: 3.5 in/yr (89 mm)
93°/68°F

Avg. annual high / low

MonthsPorto-novoAbu Dhabi
Jan–Mar78°/56°F (26°/14°C)
Apr–Jun99°/72°F (37°/22°C)
Jul–Sep106°/81°F (41°/27°C)
Oct–Dec87°/64°F (31°/18°C)
View all months
MonthPorto-novoAbu Dhabi
Jan75°/53°F (23.8°/11.8°C)
Feb76°/56°F (24.6°/13.2°C)
Mar83°/60°F (28.6°/15.8°C)
Apr92°/66°F (33.4°/19.1°C)
May101°/73°F (38.4°/22.8°C)
Jun103°/77°F (39.6°/24.8°C)
Jul108°/82°F (42.0°/27.6°C)
Aug107°/84°F (41.5°/28.7°C)
Sep104°/78°F (40.1°/25.6°C)
Oct96°/71°F (35.8°/21.8°C)
Nov87°/64°F (30.6°/17.5°C)
Dec78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Meteorologie (METEO BENIN) Agence Nationale de la Meteorologie (METEO BENIN)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Benin passport

Benin passport holder visiting United Arab Emirates

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

United Arab Emirates passport holder visiting Benin

Visa Free
United Arab Emirates 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 United Arab Emirates?

With 40.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, United Arab Emirates can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Benin and United Arab Emirates.

Is United Arab Emirates safe for expats?

United Arab Emirates performs significantly better than Benin across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in United Arab Emirates compared to Benin?

United Arab Emirates generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Benin leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 29.1 doctors per 10,000 people in United Arab Emirates, compared to 2.0 in Benin. United Arab Emirates scores 82 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Benin: 38).

What's the weather like in United Arab Emirates compared to Benin?

The average high temperature in Abu Dhabi is 93°F, compared to None°F in Porto-novo. Abu Dhabi receives around 3.5 in of rainfall per year, while Porto-novo gets 47.0 in.

What language do they speak in United Arab Emirates?

The official language in United Arab Emirates is Arabic. In Benin, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

BJ AE
Population13,754,6889,915,803
CurrencyCFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)United Arab Emirates Dirham (AED)
LanguagesFrenchArabic
Driving sideRightRight
Calling code+229+971
Time zones11
Emergency number999