Living in Cotonou as an expatriate

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Largest city of Benin, Cotonou is also the one attracting the largest number of expatriates. It indeed offers a pleasant way of life to the ones wishing to settle here to live and work.

Economic center of the country, it is the destination where expats are more likely to find job opportunities as well as more housing units, enabling them to enjoy a favorable environment to start a new life.

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For sale, villa located in Akpakpa district Jack, Cotonou

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300,000,000 XOF

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Furnished 3 room apartment, Fidjrossè - Cotonou

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600,000 XOF

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Villa for sale in Fidjrosse Akogbato

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50,000,000 XOF

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Furnished apartment in Fidjrosse Plage

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22,500 XOF

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