Cost of living in Cotonou (Benin) is 37% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark)
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| Food | - 29% | |||
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| Food in Cotonou (Benin) is 29% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Cotonou | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,978 Franc (kr57) | kr125 | - 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,596 Franc (kr64) | kr72 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,133 Franc (kr24) | kr37 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,215 Franc (kr14) | kr11 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,268 Franc (kr14) | kr31 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,018 Franc (kr12) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,247 Franc (kr14) | kr52 | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,852 Franc (kr21) | kr18 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 804 Franc (kr9) | kr11 | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 589 Franc (kr7) | kr13 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,114 Franc (kr70) | kr81 | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,576 Franc (kr18) | kr19 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 435 Franc (kr4.95) | - | - | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Cotonou (Benin) is 47% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Cotonou | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 325,864 Franc (kr3,705) | kr10,293 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 278,704 Franc (kr3,168) | kr7,078 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 49,334 Franc (kr561) | kr1,303 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 223,251 Franc (kr2,538) | kr6,025 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 115,426 Franc (kr1,312) | kr4,137 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 23,396 Franc (kr266) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28,715 Franc (kr326) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 269,192 Franc (kr3,060) | kr3,019 | + 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 106,148 Franc (kr1,207) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,686 Franc (kr65) | kr52 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (kr23) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Cotonou (Benin) is 39% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Cotonou | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 23,751 Franc (kr270) | kr781 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,256 Franc (kr208) | kr237 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,220 Franc (kr332) | kr597 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 63,134 Franc (kr718) | kr1,050 | - 32% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Cotonou (Benin) is 42% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Cotonou | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 25,879,800 Franc (kr294,218) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 585 Franc (kr7) | kr12 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 14,431 Franc (kr164) | kr388 | - 58% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 13,402 Franc (kr152) | kr266 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Cotonou (Benin) is 15% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Cotonou | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,526 Franc (kr17) | kr58 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,583 Franc (kr52) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,192 Franc (kr173) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,007 Franc (kr23) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,009 Franc (kr23) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,489 Franc (kr28) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,205 Franc (kr14) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,366 Franc (kr16) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,975 Franc (kr79) | kr181 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Cotonou (Benin) is 27% cheaper than in Aalborg (Denmark) | ||||
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| Cotonou | Aalborg | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,181 Franc (kr173) | kr380 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,637 Franc (kr64) | kr219 | - 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (kr227) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,227 Franc (kr264) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,397 Franc (kr39) | kr73 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,531 Franc (kr29) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 878 Franc (kr10) | kr33 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 350,000 Franc (kr3,979) | kr2,962 | + 34% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 77 Franc (kr0.87) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,702 Franc (kr247) | kr255 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,538 Franc (kr17) | kr47 | - 63% | |
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TOTAL | - 37% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 25 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2025.
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