Cost of living in Cotonou (Benin) is 42% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom)
We need your help!
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
Do you know the prices in Aberdeen or in Cotonou? You can help!
Improve the prices for Aberdeen! Improve the prices for Cotonou!
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 106 prices entered by 23 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
| Food | - 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cotonou (Benin) is 21% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Cotonou | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,978 Franc (£7) | £15 | - 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,596 Franc (£7) | £5.39 | + 36% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,133 Franc (£2.80) | £2.54 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,143 Franc (£1.50) | £1.13 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,461 Franc (£1.92) | £2.28 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 752 Franc (£0.99) | £1.79 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,247 Franc (£1.64) | £2.69 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,852 Franc (£2.43) | £1.84 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 870 Franc (£1.14) | £0.85 | + 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 646 Franc (£0.85) | £1.60 | - 47% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,312 Franc (£7) | £7 | - 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,576 Franc (£2.07) | £1.61 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 435 Franc (£0.57) | £1.12 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 49% | |||
| Housing in Cotonou (Benin) is 49% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Cotonou | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 325,864 Franc (£428) | £1,159 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 232,754 Franc (£306) | £827 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 49,334 Franc (£65) | £297 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 223,251 Franc (£293) | £569 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 115,426 Franc (£152) | £453 | - 67% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 23,396 Franc (£31) | £125 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28,353 Franc (£37) | £25 | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 269,192 Franc (£354) | £386 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 106,148 Franc (£139) | £110 | + 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,686 Franc (£7) | £7 | + 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (£2.63) | £12 | - 79% | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Cotonou (Benin) is 16% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Cotonou | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 18,898 Franc (£25) | £44 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,256 Franc (£24) | £26 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,220 Franc (£38) | £54 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 63,134 Franc (£83) | £74 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 54% | |||
| Transportation in Cotonou (Benin) is 54% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Cotonou | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 25,879,800 Franc (£33,990) | £24,333 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 545 Franc (£0.72) | £1.62 | - 56% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 14,525 Franc (£19) | £89 | - 79% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 13,242 Franc (£17) | £15 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Cotonou (Benin) is 18% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Cotonou | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,526 Franc (£2.00) | £3.03 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,583 Franc (£6) | £4.55 | + 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,192 Franc (£20) | £62 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,200 Franc (£1.58) | £2.75 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,009 Franc (£2.64) | £1.32 | + 100% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,489 Franc (£3.27) | £3.71 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,205 Franc (£1.58) | £1.73 | - 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,366 Franc (£1.79) | £1.61 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,975 Franc (£9) | £13 | - 30% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Cotonou (Benin) is 33% cheaper than in Aberdeen (United Kingdom) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Cotonou | Aberdeen | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,181 Franc (£20) | £31 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,344 Franc (£8) | £15 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (£26) | £62 | - 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,125 Franc (£25) | £50 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,141 Franc (£4.13) | £8 | - 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,569 Franc (£3.37) | £2.86 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 878 Franc (£1.15) | £3.20 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 350,000 Franc (£460) | £389 | + 18% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 77 Franc (£0.10) | £0.09 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,702 Franc (£29) | £32 | - 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,289 Franc (£1.69) | £13 | - 87% | |
 |
TOTAL | - 42% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 106 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.00131
GBP
/
XOF
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Johor Bahru is 74% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in Mexico City is 39% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Singapore is 64% more expensive than in Dubai
- Cost of living in Bangkok is 80% more expensive than in Delhi
- Cost of living in Kuala Lumpur is 73% cheaper than in Singapore
- Cost of living in London is about the same as in Los Angeles, California
- Cost of living in Medellín is 6% cheaper than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in Tokyo is about the same as in Seoul
- Cost of living in New York City is 18% more expensive than in London
- Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain is about the same as in Madrid
Compare other countries
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require £3,700 in Aberdeen you would need to make just about £2,140 (1,629,538 Franc) in Cotonou.
Do you live in Aberdeen? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Zagreb (Croatia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Oviedo (Spain)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Freiburg (Germany)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Cork (Ireland)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Zaragoza (Spain)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Portsmouth (United Kingdom)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Seville (Spain)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Athens (Greece)
Prices recently added
- Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new in Campo Grande costs R$ 205,000 (about 1 hour ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Natal costs R$ 150 (about 1 hour ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Lyon costs €16 (about 2 hours ago)
- 2 tickets to the movies in Bahía Blanca costs ARS $1,300 (about 5 hours ago)
- Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) in Wellington costs NZ$18 (about 5 hours ago)
- 500 ml beer in neighbourhood pub in Murree costs ₨5,000 (about 5 hours ago)