Cost of living in Cotonou (Benin) is 41% cheaper than in Andorra la Vella (Andorra)
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Food | - 25% | |||
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Food in Cotonou (Benin) is 25% cheaper than in Andorra la Vella (Andorra) | ||||
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Cotonou | Andorra la Vella | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,978 Franc (€8) | €17 | - 55% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,596 Franc (€9) | €9 | - 3% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,133 Franc (€3.26) | €3.84 | - 15% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,143 Franc (€1.75) | €1.16 | + 50% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,461 Franc (€2.24) | €3.11 | - 28% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 752 Franc (€1.15) | €2.27 | - 49% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,247 Franc (€1.91) | €8 | - 76% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,852 Franc (€2.83) | €1.92 | + 48% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 870 Franc (€1.33) | €1.56 | - 14% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 646 Franc (€0.99) | €0.83 | + 19% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,312 Franc (€8) | €9 | - 6% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,576 Franc (€2.41) | €1.86 | + 29% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 435 Franc (€0.67) | €1.15 | - 42% | |
Housing | - 61% | |||
Housing in Cotonou (Benin) is 61% cheaper than in Andorra la Vella (Andorra) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 325,864 Franc (€499) | €2,209 | - 77% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 278,704 Franc (€427) | €1,359 | - 69% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 49,334 Franc (€75) | €92 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 223,251 Franc (€342) | €1,268 | - 73% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 115,426 Franc (€177) | €848 | - 79% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 23,396 Franc (€36) | €69 | - 48% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28,353 Franc (€43) | €50 | - 13% | |
40” flat screen tv | 269,192 Franc (€412) | €312 | + 32% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 106,148 Franc (€162) | €52 | + 214% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,686 Franc (€9) | €5.53 | + 57% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (€3.06) | €13 | - 76% | |
Clothes | - 25% | |||
Clothes in Cotonou (Benin) is 25% cheaper than in Andorra la Vella (Andorra) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 18,898 Franc (€29) | €66 | - 56% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,256 Franc (€28) | €28 | - 1% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,220 Franc (€45) | €75 | - 41% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 63,134 Franc (€97) | €102 | - 5% | |
Transportation | - 36% | |||
Transportation in Cotonou (Benin) is 36% cheaper than in Andorra la Vella (Andorra) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 25,879,800 Franc (€39,605) | €23,446 | + 69% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 545 Franc (€0.83) | €1.38 | - 40% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 14,525 Franc (€22) | €62 | - 64% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 13,350 Franc (€20) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 4% | |||
Personal Care in Cotonou (Benin) is 4% cheaper than in Andorra la Vella (Andorra) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,526 Franc (€2.33) | €5.12 | - 54% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,583 Franc (€7) | €6 | + 8% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,192 Franc (€23) | €30 | - 23% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,200 Franc (€1.84) | €3.87 | - 53% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,009 Franc (€3.07) | €2.60 | + 18% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,489 Franc (€3.81) | €2.79 | + 36% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,205 Franc (€1.84) | €1.50 | + 23% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,366 Franc (€2.09) | €1.65 | + 27% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,975 Franc (€11) | €16 | - 35% | |
Entertainment | - 40% | |||
Entertainment in Cotonou (Benin) is 40% cheaper than in Andorra la Vella (Andorra) | ||||
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Cotonou | Andorra la Vella | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,181 Franc (€23) | €26 | - 9% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 6,344 Franc (€10) | €13 | - 24% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (€31) | €32 | - 6% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,125 Franc (€29) | €40 | - 27% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,141 Franc (€4.81) | €8 | - 40% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,569 Franc (€3.93) | €2.09 | + 88% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 878 Franc (€1.34) | €2.33 | - 42% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 350,000 Franc (€536) | €433 | + 24% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 77 Franc (€0.12) | €0.43 | - 73% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,702 Franc (€33) | €65 | - 49% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,538 Franc (€2.35) | €5.83 | - 60% | |
TOTAL | - 41% |
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 132 prices entered by 29 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
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