Moving to Benin from Colorado

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Colorado to Benin.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

CO
26.3%
BJ
9.6%

Benin performs significantly better than Colorado across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

CO
92.9%
BJ
34.0%

Colorado performs better than Benin across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

CO
3.6%
BJ
1.4%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

CO
$74,650
BJ
$3,800

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

CO
78.3 yrs
BJ
62.2 yrs

Colorado performs better than Benin across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Denver Rain: 14.3 in/yr (363 mm)
65° / 36°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Denver Porto-novo
Jan–Mar 48°/21°F (9°/-6°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/43°F (22°/6°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/55°F (29°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 53°/26°F (12°/-3°C)
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Month Denver Porto-novo
Jan 44°/17°F (6.7°/-8.1°C)
Feb 46°/19°F (7.9°/-7.3°C)
Mar 54°/26°F (12.4°/-3.1°C)
Apr 62°/33°F (16.4°/0.7°C)
May 71°/43°F (21.9°/5.9°C)
Jun 82°/52°F (28.0°/11.3°C)
Jul 89°/59°F (31.9°/14.9°C)
Aug 87°/58°F (30.7°/14.4°C)
Sep 78°/48°F (25.8°/9.1°C)
Oct 65°/37°F (18.5°/2.6°C)
Nov 52°/24°F (11.2°/-4.2°C)
Dec 43°/17°F (6.0°/-8.3°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Agence Nationale de la Meteorologie (METEO BENIN) Agence Nationale de la Meteorologie (METEO BENIN)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Benin

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

Benin passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Benin passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Benin?

Usually fine from major cities in Benin. The harder questions are legal — digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

How is healthcare in Benin compared to Colorado?

Benin performs significantly better than Colorado across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Porto-novo is None°F, compared to 65°F in Denver. Porto-novo receives around 47.0 in of rainfall per year, while Denver gets 14.3 in.

What language do they speak in Benin?

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

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At a Glance

BJ
Population 5,029,196 13,754,688
Currency United States Dollar ($) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages English French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +229
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911