Out of America

At a glance

Cost of living: 30; US = 100
Safety: 58; 0–100
Healthcare: 35; 0–100
English: Very Low

Official languages

French

Climate

Tropical with two rainy seasons in the south and one in the north. Cotonou on the coast is hot and humid; the northern savannah is drier and hotter.

Path to citizenship

Permanent residency: 5 years; earliest after legal residency
Citizenship: 10 years; earliest after legal residency

Americans abroad here

Estimated US population: ~500
Overall expat scene: Minimal

International schools

Limited

Getting there

From NYC: ~11.0h
From LAX: ~16.0h

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