Cost of living in Cotonou (Benin) is 59% cheaper than in Hong Kong
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| Food | - 38% | |||
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| Food in Cotonou (Benin) is 38% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Cotonou | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,978 Franc (HK$63) | HK$89 | - 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,596 Franc (HK$70) | HK$43 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,133 Franc (HK$27) | HK$51 | - 48% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,143 Franc (HK$14) | HK$22 | - 35% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,461 Franc (HK$18) | HK$34 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 752 Franc (HK$9) | HK$24 | - 61% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,247 Franc (HK$16) | HK$90 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,852 Franc (HK$23) | HK$32 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 870 Franc (HK$11) | HK$24 | - 54% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 646 Franc (HK$8) | HK$14 | - 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,312 Franc (HK$67) | HK$164 | - 59% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,576 Franc (HK$20) | HK$20 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 435 Franc (HK$5.48) | HK$20 | - 73% | |
| Housing | - 80% | |||
| Housing in Cotonou (Benin) is 80% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Cotonou | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 325,864 Franc (HK$4,103) | HK$42,005 | - 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 232,754 Franc (HK$2,931) | HK$25,084 | - 88% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 49,334 Franc (HK$621) | HK$1,643 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 223,251 Franc (HK$2,811) | HK$24,568 | - 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 115,426 Franc (HK$1,453) | HK$16,433 | - 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 23,396 Franc (HK$295) | HK$994 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28,353 Franc (HK$357) | HK$218 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 269,192 Franc (HK$3,389) | HK$4,281 | - 21% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 106,148 Franc (HK$1,337) | HK$1,875 | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,686 Franc (HK$72) | HK$93 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (HK$25) | HK$100 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 41% | |||
| Clothes in Cotonou (Benin) is 41% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Cotonou | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 18,898 Franc (HK$238) | HK$581 | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,256 Franc (HK$230) | HK$352 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,220 Franc (HK$368) | HK$654 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 63,134 Franc (HK$795) | HK$1,138 | - 30% | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Cotonou (Benin) is 37% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Cotonou | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 25,879,800 Franc (HK$325,859) | HK$237,529 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 545 Franc (HK$7) | HK$23 | - 70% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 14,525 Franc (HK$183) | HK$491 | - 63% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 13,300 Franc (HK$167) | HK$98 | + 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Cotonou (Benin) is 45% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Cotonou | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,526 Franc (HK$19) | HK$53 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,583 Franc (HK$58) | HK$118 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,192 Franc (HK$191) | HK$376 | - 49% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,200 Franc (HK$15) | HK$67 | - 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,009 Franc (HK$25) | HK$40 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,489 Franc (HK$31) | HK$46 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,205 Franc (HK$15) | HK$14 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,366 Franc (HK$17) | HK$20 | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,975 Franc (HK$88) | HK$272 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 55% | |||
| Entertainment in Cotonou (Benin) is 55% cheaper than in Hong Kong | ||||
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| Cotonou | Hong Kong | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,181 Franc (HK$191) | HK$361 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 6,344 Franc (HK$80) | HK$211 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (HK$252) | HK$1,653 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,125 Franc (HK$241) | HK$915 | - 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,141 Franc (HK$40) | HK$140 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,569 Franc (HK$32) | HK$46 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 878 Franc (HK$11) | HK$56 | - 80% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 350,000 Franc (HK$4,407) | HK$3,667 | + 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 77 Franc (HK$0.96) | HK$0.86 | + 12% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,702 Franc (HK$273) | HK$842 | - 68% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,538 Franc (HK$19) | HK$75 | - 74% | |
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TOTAL | - 59% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 444 prices entered by 96 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
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