I am currently thinking of moving to Benin Republic. If any one of you is currently residing in Benin,
I would like to know the cost of living, including residency, housing and other amenities that one
has to pay for and definitely the lifestyle.

plz my guy if u dont mind let me join u

what about issues with electricity and housing etc

@kuzina
its a nice place 2 be in. . .especially cotonou. . .there is constant electricity but its quite expensive as u'll be billed every month,constant water supply but u'll also be billed. . .houses can go for approximately 180,000 naira a year 4 a self-contain appartment. . u'll sure have fun as there r lots of babes
but hope u r not coming here 4 yahoo yahoo(just asking) cos dats what many of our guys come here 2 do. . also hope u already have what u want 2 do in mind,cos no place 4 hustling in cotonou if not u'll resort 2 yahoo yahoo 2 keep body and soul 2gether. . .
wish u d best

In terms of company setup, what are the cost and benefits?

@pac2
well it all depends on how good ur market strategy is. . .companies r usually slammed with high taxes yearly but of course u can always find ur way around

Thanks for the info. What about issues like residency permit. Do you require a residency permit to stay in Benin because I will be moving with my family. What about security , it is very safe to live in Benin.

kuzina:

Thanks for the info. What about issues like residency permit. Do you require a residency permit to stay in Benin because I will be moving with my family. What about security , it is very safe to live in Benin.

You are yet to ask for how to get a job and be able to support yourself.

Fhemmmy:

You are yet to ask for how to get a job and be able to support yourself.

Not everyone need to work. She could be a trust-fund babe. Remain on topic.

Money is not an issue for me. I don't need to work. I am actually moving down from the U.S. I was thinking of moving down to Lagos but after I evaluated a lot of issues, I came up with staying in Benin which is close to home. If I ever have to do anything in Lagos, all it would take me would be a couple of hours by road.

kuzina:

Money is not an issue for me. I don't need to work. I am actually moving down from the U.S. I was thinking of moving down to Lagos but after I evaluated a lot of issues, I came up with staying in Benin which is close to home. If I ever have to do anything in Lagos, all it would take me would be a couple of hours by road.

Great . . . . Been to Rep of Benin before and i think it is nice.
Never lived there before nor even spend a nite, but beautiful and more law abiding.
Good luck

@philip0906
Thanks.
How long will it take to get the permit for setup and resident permit for staffs?

where is mr philip0906, we need your experience.

Benin being an ECOWAS member should not demand residence permit from Nigerians residing there.

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Benin being an ECOWAS member should not demand residence permit from Nigerians residing there.

u right!dats how its meant 2 be BUT its actually not so. . .u'll actually need a residence permit if u don't want 2 be disturbed and especially when setting up a company or opening a bank account.
@pac2
atleast a month will do. . .

philip0906:


u right!dats how its meant 2 be BUT its actually not so. . .u'll actually need a residence permit if u don't want 2 be disturbed and especially when setting up a company or opening a bank account.

Then ECOWAS should be ashamed of themselves when member states are denied free assess to work irrespective of the country they reside.

^^
dats it.This ECOWAS of a thing is just theory not practical. . .come and c what happens at d border,ECOWAS my foot.

How do I go about getting a resident permit. Is it as simple as filling out a form or are you required to gather lots of documents.

@philip0906

Are you living in Benin?

Hi guys i would also love to have an update on relocating to Benin republic!

Cotonu is an easy town to navigate it has three major roads running east to west Porto Novo to the east is the political capital
to the North you have livingstone street where you will find the City best Restaurants
The lifestyle is not much different from the one in the USA outside the city you have numbers of sandy beaches you can visit on the weekends
speaking French or Yoruba is a plus

Benin is a luvly place and am sure you will lyk it there.

please if u have not been to a place, don't say what u don't know, Cotonou is not beans at all. electricity and water dey, but life is hard here simple

Madam did you get successful? Are you now living in Cotonou? Pls share your experience as i am also planning on moving to Cotonou with my family. Thanks in advance.

kuzina:
I am currently thinking of moving to Benin Republic. If any one of you is currently residing in Benin,
I would like to know the cost of living, including residency, housing and other amenities that one
has to pay for and definitely the lifestyle.

bro do you know about buying a plot of land in Cotonou?

philip0906:
^^
dats it.This ECOWAS of a thing is just theory not practical. . .come and c what happens at d border,ECOWAS my foot.

kuzina:
Money is not an issue for me. I don't need to work. I am actually moving down from the U.S. I was thinking of moving down to Lagos but after I evaluated a lot of issues, I came up with staying in Benin which is close to home. If I ever have to do anything in Lagos, all it would take me would be a couple of hours by road.

Lol ,"money is not an issue for me" Wow ,I wish i had your kind of problem....too much money.

how much is the cost self contain in Cotonou now

kuzina:
How do I go about getting a resident permit. Is it as simple as filling out a form or are you required to gather lots of documents.

you don't need a resident permit to live in cotonu they are lots of Nigerians there doing biz and have lived in port novo for more than 6month

Whats the present cost of a 2 brdroom flat here and cost of internet and light

aylagos:
you don't need a resident permit to live in cotonu they are lots of Nigerians there doing biz and have lived in port novo for more than 6month

Bro, please do you have any idea on how much a 2 bedroom flat is in port Nova? Price of electricity and internet? I plan on moving there with my family.

Alo guy am cally, am a cheff and I prepare babicue,asun,suya, and shawama 4 clubs owners here in 9ja... please am reli considering moving 2 republic of benin and start a new life bcox 9ja present predicament and is reli killing my business, is der a small house like boys quater where I can lent.. and do landlord received agent and agreement and comission and also pay for 2yers straight up from tenant b4 giving out der house.. please I reali need 2 know