Moving to Benin from Western Sahara

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Benin compared to Western Sahara.

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

EH
$2,500
BJ
$3,800

Benin performs significantly better than Western Sahara across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

EH
64.5 yrs
BJ
62.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

EH
47.9
BJ
55.8

Western Sahara performs better than Benin across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Benin?

From major Benin cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Western Sahara and Benin are what actually decide it long-term.

What language do they speak in Benin?

The official language in Benin is French. In Western Sahara, the official languages are Berber, Hassaniya and Spanish.

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At a Glance

EH BJ
Population 652,271 13,754,688
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Berber, Hassaniya, Spanish French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +2 +229
Time zones 1 1