Cost of living in Cotonou (Benin) is 11% cheaper than in Beijing (China)
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| Food | + 24% | |||
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| Food in Cotonou (Benin) is 24% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Cotonou | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,978 Franc (60元) | 47元 | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,596 Franc (67元) | 36元 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,133 Franc (26元) | 12元 | + 121% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,215 Franc (15元) | 12元 | + 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,268 Franc (15元) | 17元 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,018 Franc (12元) | 10元 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,247 Franc (15元) | 54元 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,852 Franc (22元) | 15元 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 804 Franc (10元) | 6元 | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 589 Franc (7元) | 6元 | + 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,114 Franc (73元) | 79元 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,576 Franc (19元) | 10元 | + 95% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 435 Franc (5.22元) | 10元 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 44% | |||
| Housing in Cotonou (Benin) is 44% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Cotonou | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 325,864 Franc (3,908元) | 16,590元 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 278,704 Franc (3,342元) | 8,120元 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 49,334 Franc (592元) | 382元 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 223,251 Franc (2,677元) | 7,358元 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 115,426 Franc (1,384元) | 4,126元 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 23,396 Franc (281元) | 193元 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28,715 Franc (344元) | 91元 | + 280% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 269,192 Franc (3,228元) | 1,862元 | + 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 106,148 Franc (1,273元) | 560元 | + 127% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,686 Franc (68元) | 34元 | + 101% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (24元) | 56元 | - 57% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Cotonou (Benin) is 24% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Cotonou | Beijing | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 23,751 Franc (285元) | 441元 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,256 Franc (219元) | 252元 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,220 Franc (350元) | 597元 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 63,134 Franc (757元) | 797元 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Cotonou (Benin) is 14% more expensive than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Cotonou | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 25,879,800 Franc (310,352元) | 154,765元 | + 101% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 585 Franc (7元) | 8元 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 14,431 Franc (173元) | 249元 | - 31% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 13,410 Franc (161元) | 38元 | + 328% | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Cotonou (Benin) is 14% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Cotonou | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,526 Franc (18元) | 28元 | - 35% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,583 Franc (55元) | 46元 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,192 Franc (182元) | 242元 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 2,007 Franc (24元) | 43元 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,009 Franc (24元) | 38元 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,489 Franc (30元) | 25元 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,205 Franc (14元) | 10元 | + 51% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,366 Franc (16元) | 14元 | + 16% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,975 Franc (84元) | 86元 | - 2% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Cotonou (Benin) is 4% cheaper than in Beijing (China) | ||||
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| Cotonou | Beijing | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,181 Franc (182元) | 239元 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,637 Franc (68元) | 120元 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (240元) | 951元 | - 75% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,227 Franc (279元) | 200元 | + 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,397 Franc (41元) | 73元 | - 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,531 Franc (30元) | 28元 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 878 Franc (11元) | 10元 | + 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 350,000 Franc (4,197元) | 3,423元 | + 23% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 77 Franc (0.92元) | 0.41元 | + 122% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,702 Franc (260元) | 389元 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,538 Franc (18元) | 20元 | - 7% | |
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TOTAL | - 11% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 62 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2025.
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