Beautiful Extremely CHEAP Neighbourhood in Cotonou

Hello, welcome back to the channel. I like you to check out this neighbourhood in Cotonou.
You can see the area is well developed. Anyone can actually move here and live a very comfortable urban life at a very low cost.
This area is in a part of Cotonou called Akpakpa. Inside Akpakpa there are several residential neighbourhoods. This particular neighborhood is called Segbeya. It connects to other similar neighbourhoods in the area.
As you can see there are many wealthy people that have homes and live here. But a lot of poor people also find comfort here.
For the middle class, you can find a 2 bedroom apartment here for as low as $150 per month upstairs. $100 will get you a 1 bedroom easily. For a new house with modern finishing 2 bedrooms can go up to $200 or $250 for a 3 bedroom apartment.
This is very low considering that this area can actually pass as an upscale area in some African countries. Water and electricity are reliably provided and cost just about 20% to 30% of your rent. The city centre and the beach is just about 10 minutes drive away.
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[@Natcobby60]

I always use to say...Africa actually don't need high Sky buildings. ..what we need is clean the environment to attract tourist ❤❤

[@ClubLongshao]

I miss Cotonou! Beautiful!

[@saturninazangon2123]

Good job Mr. Thank you

[@hugo-di6xm]

Good Job

[@MyAfricaView]

Thank you

[@sermamprobi506]

Relatively clean surroundings compared to for example Accra Ghana. What I find a bit strange are the almost empty streets with regards to the number of people.

[@vlaovicvlar479]

haven't you seen people in the video? Remenber Cotonou has low population compared to Ghana or Nigeria

[@ehisedobor2514]

Good job bro! Please continue with your great videos.

[@MyAfricaView]

Thank you

[@iwehclementine3772]

Thanks!

[@bukolasanni3790]

Good

[@ruthyedwin18]

The Area is called Ayelawadje, Akpakpa. But you could connect to various streets within the area.

[@iwehclementine3772]

Fantastic.It is amazing how clean.

[@MyAfricaView]

Thank you for the tip lol

[@holycash1994]

@@MyAfricaView pls i need room and parlor self corn for that area for rent pls can you introduce me to any agent ?

[@iwehclementine3772]

Thanks for all these amazing video and info!Are there 2 or 3bedroom bungalows in this neighbourhood.I can't climb stairs because of my painful knees and back. I doubt if there are lifts in this building.I also love gardening and need some ground space?

[@MyAfricaView]

Yes dear it's possible to get bungalow with some space but won't be much space. I will have an agent to look into it over the next week and will follow up

[@hugo-di6xm]

Hi madame. You can find all you need in Benin Just make serious investigations.

[@dwolemurrayife]

Great Job!! I saw another of your vids, featuring your family. You mentioned their fluency in French. I’m African-American from New Orleans, Louisiana, and my French is very weak!! But, I will learn more to successfully work/life in Benin, at least part of the year!! What level of French fluency is necessary; anD I’m working on Yoruba language, as well!! Which should I focus on learning more quickly, please 😅??

[@MyAfricaView]

French will be better. A little bit of French will be good. I would recommend business as the population is growing very fast. However there is demand for expertise in different sectors especially construction.

[@dwolemurrayife]

@@MyAfricaView Thank you/Merci! How about the Communications sector: Cinema, in particular; and marketing (this type of national turn around is an Awesome Identity-building Trademark for the nation’s new era)!! How strong is the African-American tourism there? Other than the Door of No Return,’ how will be the gov’t seek to market cultural=tourism (like the Vodun Culture, as well)??

[@hugo-di6xm]

​@@dwolemurrayifeI would advice you to invest in distractions such as parks and food area.

[@stevenoscar5805]

​@@MyAfricaViewplease can you write to me the name of the neighbourhood.

[@ruthyedwin18]

Lol. To learn Yoruba, you have to keep up with the Yoruba folks.

[@hounnoujulesdore993]

always a pleasure to watch your video

[@MyAfricaView]

Thank you

[@anneg3958]

More info on benin, like places for expats or retirees...lovely video.

[@ruthyedwin18]

Nothing much. It's a very lovely serene country. But you need a good business or source of income to enable enjoy your stay.

[@seunogunrinde7921]

Is the living cost high ​?@@ruthyedwin18

[@julues2066]

​@@ruthyedwin18 What kind of business sells well? Please advise

[@donred1693]

Looks very clean and comfortable like California.

[@timberrian4771]

Nice video brother. Planning on relocating to Cotonou sometime this month. I really like the environment very neat and beautiful. Please can I get a single room self-contain there for like 40.000F…? And is it easy to get a shop there to start up a business?

[@hugo-di6xm]

You can get a room there for 40 000. You can also get a Shop for approximatively 30-50 000. What do you want to sell ?

[@BukkyAdisa-hq6fo]

Thanks for the video. Very insightful but can a teacher relocating with his family get a good teaching job in Cotonou and do teachers earn well over there?

[@heinzriemann3213]

Why would they plant the trees RIGHT in the center of the sidewalk instead of next to the road? Do they love slalom runs? Literally shaking my head.

[@ananilawson7354]

What are the requirements for US passport holders to gain entry to Benin? Thanks for your videos

[@MyAfricaView]

It's very easy google Benin evisa

[@franklinsmart6112]

Probably somewhere in Akpakpa!

[@fabricedimersoglatode5811]

No

[@Frivals]

Not much green area

[@user-lh1sg8rz4n]

Please can i get a cheaper room self content in Cotonou

[@abdullahidangoggo]

Pls can use your voice the robot voice don't make african

[@queenyh-19]

How much for a room selfcon please?

[@hugo-di6xm]

Approximativelly 50 dollars/month