- Cost of Living
- Benin
- China
- Cotonou
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cotonou, Benin compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cotonou (Benin) is 7% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,674 Franc (元54) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,932 Franc (元34) | 元10 | + 241% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,816 Franc (元21) | 元10 | + 111% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,183 Franc (元14) | 元12 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,464 Franc (元17) | 元8 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 651 Franc (元8) | 元8 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,067 Franc (元12) | 元20 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,457 Franc (元17) | 元12 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,120 Franc (元13) | 元8 | + 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 640 Franc (元7) | 元6.00 | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,302 Franc (元62) | 元30 | + 106% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,123 Franc (元13) | 元5.00 | + 161% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 340 Franc (元3.96) | 元20 | - 80% | |
| Housing | + 59% | |||
| Housing in Cotonou (Benin) is 59% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 350,279 Franc (元4,074) | 元3,000 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 185,541 Franc (元2,158) | 元1,500 | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 54,644 Franc (元636) | 元400 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 223,208 Franc (元2,596) | 元2,000 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 146,571 Franc (元1,705) | 元1,000 | + 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 27,132 Franc (元316) | 元300 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 29,299 Franc (元341) | 元100 | + 241% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 351,589 Franc (元4,089) | 元4,000 | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 130,471 Franc (元1,518) | 元600 | + 153% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,224 Franc (元107) | 元30 | + 258% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,085 Franc (元13) | 元50 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Cotonou (Benin) is 36% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 20,000 Franc (元233) | 元300 | - 22% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 23,460 Franc (元273) | 元500 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (元291) | 元500 | - 42% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 62,500 Franc (元727) | 元500 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Cotonou (Benin) is 13% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 元300,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 620 Franc (元7) | 元6.00 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 16,354 Franc (元190) | 元150 | + 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Cotonou (Benin) is 10% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,325 Franc (元15) | 元10 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,500 Franc (元52) | 元20 | + 162% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 9,000 Franc (元105) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,200 Franc (元14) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,214 Franc (元26) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,800 Franc (元21) | 元30 | - 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 975 Franc (元11) | 元12 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,271 Franc (元15) | 元5.00 | + 196% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,146 Franc (元83) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Cotonou (Benin) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,822 Franc (元184) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 40,493 Franc (元471) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,911 Franc (元34) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (元17) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,883 Franc (元22) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 240,000 Franc (元2,791) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc (元1.16) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,142 Franc (元258) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (元12) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 62 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Cotonou (Benin) is 16% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 元11,166
(960,010 Franc)
in Cotonou
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元9,600
in Zhenjiang.
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