- Cost of Living
- Benin
- Poland
- Cotonou
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cotonou, Benin compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cotonou (Benin) is 36% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,674 Franc (30 zł) | 20 zł | + 48% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,932 Franc (19 zł) | 18 zł | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,816 Franc (11 zł) | 9 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,183 Franc (7 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 177% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,464 Franc (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 651 Franc (4.12 zł) | 6 zł | - 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,067 Franc (7 zł) | 19 zł | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,457 Franc (9 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 213% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,120 Franc (7 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 278% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 640 Franc (4.05 zł) | 2.81 zł | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,302 Franc (34 zł) | 20 zł | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,123 Franc (7 zł) | 5.43 zł | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 340 Franc (2.15 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 4% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Cotonou (Benin) is 19% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 350,279 Franc (2,218 zł) | 2,325 zł | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 185,541 Franc (1,175 zł) | 1,671 zł | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 54,644 Franc (346 zł) | 463 zł | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 178,817 Franc (1,132 zł) | 1,175 zł | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 146,571 Franc (928 zł) | 844 zł | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 27,132 Franc (172 zł) | 248 zł | - 31% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 29,299 Franc (185 zł) | 47 zł | + 294% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 351,589 Franc (2,226 zł) | 2,062 zł | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 130,471 Franc (826 zł) | 434 zł | + 90% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,224 Franc (58 zł) | 18 zł | + 229% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,085 Franc (7 zł) | 20 zł | - 66% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Cotonou (Benin) is 2% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 20,000 Franc (127 zł) | 275 zł | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 23,460 Franc (149 zł) | 113 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (158 zł) | 297 zł | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 62,500 Franc (396 zł) | 276 zł | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Cotonou (Benin) is 6% 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 | 620 Franc (3.93 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 16,354 Franc (104 zł) | 75 zł | + 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 27 zł | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Cotonou (Benin) is 2% cheaper than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,325 Franc (8 zł) | 15 zł | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,500 Franc (28 zł) | 25 zł | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 9,000 Franc (57 zł) | 100 zł | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,200 Franc (8 zł) | 17 zł | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,214 Franc (14 zł) | 12 zł | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,800 Franc (11 zł) | 11 zł | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 975 Franc (6 zł) | 5.01 zł | + 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,271 Franc (8 zł) | 7 zł | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,146 Franc (45 zł) | 27 zł | + 67% | |
| Entertainment | + 71% | |||
| Entertainment in Cotonou (Benin) is 71% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,822 Franc (100 zł) | 65 zł | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 44 zł | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 114 zł | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,493 Franc (256 zł) | 90 zł | + 185% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,911 Franc (18 zł) | 15 zł | + 21% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (9 zł) | 6 zł | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,883 Franc (12 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 99% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 240,000 Franc (1,519 zł) | 680 zł | + 123% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc (0.63 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 118% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,142 Franc (140 zł) | 108 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (6 zł) | 13 zł | - 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 133 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 20, 2017.
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Cost of living in Cotonou (Benin) is 24% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 9,168 zł
(1,448,140 Franc)
in Cotonou
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,400 zł
in Łódź.
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