- Cost of Living
- Benin
- Denmark
- Cotonou
- Aarhus
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cotonou, Benin compared to Aarhus, Denmark
Currency:
| Food | - 44% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cotonou (Benin) is 44% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,816 Franc (kr43) | kr120 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,139 Franc (kr47) | kr74 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,582 Franc (kr18) | kr34 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 975 Franc (kr11) | kr8 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,400 Franc (kr16) | kr24 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 681 Franc (kr8) | kr19 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,200 Franc (kr14) | kr60 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,616 Franc (kr18) | kr17 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 985 Franc (kr11) | kr10 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 563 Franc (kr6) | kr14 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,674 Franc (kr65) | kr60 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,329 Franc (kr15) | kr19 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 375 Franc (kr4.26) | kr10 | - 58% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Cotonou (Benin) is 48% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 255,512 Franc (kr2,905) | kr9,429 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 173,309 Franc (kr1,970) | kr7,271 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 54,644 Franc (kr621) | kr1,011 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 124,019 Franc (kr1,410) | kr5,125 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 112,985 Franc (kr1,284) | kr3,875 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 27,132 Franc (kr308) | kr745 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 21,285 Franc (kr242) | kr170 | + 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 319,978 Franc (kr3,638) | kr3,744 | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 130,471 Franc (kr1,483) | kr772 | + 92% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,126 Franc (kr92) | kr70 | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | kr133 | - | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Cotonou (Benin) is 45% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (kr171) | kr833 | - 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 18,715 Franc (kr213) | kr243 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 Franc (kr227) | kr867 | - 74% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 61,667 Franc (kr701) | kr957 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Cotonou (Benin) is 34% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | kr300,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 520 Franc (kr5.92) | kr10 | - 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,709 Franc (kr179) | kr363 | - 51% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | kr167 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Cotonou (Benin) is 44% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,325 Franc (kr15) | kr43 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,247 Franc (kr48) | kr129 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 16,052 Franc (kr182) | kr400 | - 54% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,200 Franc (kr14) | kr36 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,441 Franc (kr28) | kr31 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,544 Franc (kr29) | kr28 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 975 Franc (kr11) | kr16 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,160 Franc (kr13) | kr18 | - 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,503 Franc (kr74) | kr230 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Cotonou (Benin) is 29% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,970 Franc (kr182) | kr360 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | kr170 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | kr672 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,799 Franc (kr350) | kr500 | - 30% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,911 Franc (kr33) | kr83 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,904 Franc (kr22) | kr35 | - 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,601 Franc (kr18) | kr40 | - 54% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 350,000 Franc (kr3,979) | kr4,049 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc (kr1.14) | kr1.00 | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,000 Franc (kr227) | kr208 | + 9% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (kr11) | kr44 | - 74% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 445 prices entered by 60 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2018.
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Cost of living in Cotonou (Benin) is 40% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
kr28,000
in Aarhus
you would need to make just about kr16,705
(1,469,481 Franc)
in Cotonou.
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