- Cost of Living
- Benin
- China
- Cotonou
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cotonou, Benin compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cotonou (Benin) is 10% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,700 Franc (元43) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,623 Franc (元53) | 元10 | + 435% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,582 Franc (元18) | 元10 | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,022 Franc (元12) | 元12 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,671 Franc (元19) | 元8 | + 142% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 732 Franc (元8) | 元8 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,200 Franc (元14) | 元20 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,669 Franc (元19) | 元12 | + 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 989 Franc (元11) | 元8 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 569 Franc (元7) | 元6.00 | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,674 Franc (元66) | 元30 | + 119% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,334 Franc (元15) | 元5.00 | + 208% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 393 Franc (元4.54) | 元20 | - 77% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Cotonou (Benin) is 52% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 358,521 Franc (元4,146) | 元3,000 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 239,450 Franc (元2,769) | 元1,500 | + 85% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 54,644 Franc (元632) | 元400 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 191,387 Franc (元2,213) | 元2,000 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 106,514 Franc (元1,232) | 元1,000 | + 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 27,132 Franc (元314) | 元300 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 21,200 Franc (元245) | 元100 | + 145% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 296,622 Franc (元3,430) | 元4,000 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 132,547 Franc (元1,533) | 元600 | + 155% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,126 Franc (元94) | 元30 | + 213% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 元50 | - | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Cotonou (Benin) is 45% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 18,442 Franc (元213) | 元300 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 18,715 Franc (元216) | 元500 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 33,571 Franc (元388) | 元500 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 61,667 Franc (元713) | 元500 | + 43% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Cotonou (Benin) is 8% 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 | 520 Franc (元6) | 元6.00 | + 0% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,709 Franc (元182) | 元150 | + 21% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Cotonou (Benin) is 9% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,325 Franc (元15) | 元10 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,247 Franc (元49) | 元20 | + 146% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 16,052 Franc (元186) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,200 Franc (元14) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,441 Franc (元28) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,544 Franc (元29) | 元30 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 975 Franc (元11) | 元12 | - 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,160 Franc (元13) | 元5.00 | + 168% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,503 Franc (元75) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Cotonou (Benin) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,970 Franc (元185) | - | - | |
| 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 | 30,799 Franc (元356) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,911 Franc (元34) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,904 Franc (元22) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,601 Franc (元19) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 350,000 Franc (元4,047) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 87 Franc (元1.00) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,000 Franc (元231) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (元12) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 111 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 16, 2018.
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Cost of living in Cotonou (Benin) is 11% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 元9,231
(798,308 Franc)
in Cotonou
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元8,300
in Zhenjiang.
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