- Cost of Living
- Benin
- Poland
- Cotonou
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cotonou, Benin compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cotonou (Benin) is 51% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,700 Franc (24 zł) | 20 zł | + 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,623 Franc (30 zł) | 17 zł | + 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,582 Franc (10 zł) | 8 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,022 Franc (7 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 168% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,671 Franc (11 zł) | 6 zł | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 732 Franc (4.78 zł) | 5.07 zł | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,200 Franc (8 zł) | 17 zł | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,669 Franc (11 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 289% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 989 Franc (6 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 157% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 569 Franc (3.71 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,674 Franc (37 zł) | 20 zł | + 85% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,334 Franc (9 zł) | 5.29 zł | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 393 Franc (2.56 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Cotonou (Benin) is 17% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 358,521 Franc (2,340 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 239,450 Franc (1,563 zł) | 1,671 zł | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 54,644 Franc (357 zł) | 519 zł | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 191,387 Franc (1,249 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 106,514 Franc (695 zł) | 844 zł | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 27,132 Franc (177 zł) | 275 zł | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 21,200 Franc (138 zł) | 47 zł | + 194% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 296,622 Franc (1,936 zł) | 1,789 zł | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 132,547 Franc (865 zł) | 419 zł | + 106% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,126 Franc (53 zł) | 20 zł | + 164% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 16 zł | - | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Cotonou (Benin) is 9% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 18,442 Franc (120 zł) | 275 zł | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 18,715 Franc (122 zł) | 113 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 33,571 Franc (219 zł) | 277 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 61,667 Franc (403 zł) | 303 zł | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Cotonou (Benin) is 2% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 65,000 zł | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 520 Franc (3.40 zł) | 5.26 zł | - 35% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,709 Franc (103 zł) | 75 zł | + 37% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 26 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Cotonou (Benin) is 17% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,325 Franc (9 zł) | 14 zł | - 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,247 Franc (28 zł) | 26 zł | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 16,052 Franc (105 zł) | 100 zł | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,200 Franc (8 zł) | 16 zł | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,441 Franc (16 zł) | 12 zł | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,544 Franc (17 zł) | 11 zł | + 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 975 Franc (6 zł) | 4.65 zł | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,160 Franc (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,503 Franc (42 zł) | 28 zł | + 51% | |
| Entertainment | + 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Cotonou (Benin) is 41% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,970 Franc (104 zł) | 63 zł | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 44 zł | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 115 zł | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,799 Franc (201 zł) | 90 zł | + 123% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,911 Franc (19 zł) | 16 zł | + 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,904 Franc (12 zł) | 6 zł | + 93% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,601 Franc (10 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 74% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 350,000 Franc (2,285 zł) | 2,100 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 87 Franc (0.57 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 95% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,000 Franc (131 zł) | 108 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (7 zł) | 13 zł | - 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 268 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Cotonou (Benin) is 21% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 8,126 zł
(1,244,880 Franc)
in Cotonou
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,700 zł
in Łódź.
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