- Cost of Living
- Benin
- China
- Cotonou
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cotonou, Benin compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cotonou (Benin) is 21% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,581 Franc (元56) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,958 Franc (元61) | 元10 | + 505% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,081 Franc (元25) | 元10 | + 154% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,026 Franc (元13) | 元12 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,541 Franc (元19) | 元8 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 817 Franc (元10) | 元8 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,366 Franc (元29) | 元20 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,744 Franc (元21) | 元12 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 989 Franc (元12) | 元8 | + 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 669 Franc (元8) | 元6.00 | + 36% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,743 Franc (元70) | 元30 | + 134% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,450 Franc (元18) | 元5.00 | + 254% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 417 Franc (元5.09) | 元20 | - 75% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Cotonou (Benin) is 67% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 358,521 Franc (元4,377) | 元3,000 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 239,450 Franc (元2,923) | 元1,500 | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 54,644 Franc (元667) | 元400 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 191,387 Franc (元2,337) | 元2,000 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 106,514 Franc (元1,300) | 元1,000 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 27,132 Franc (元331) | 元300 | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 26,018 Franc (元318) | 元100 | + 218% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 296,622 Franc (元3,622) | 元4,000 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 121,991 Franc (元1,489) | 元600 | + 148% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,126 Franc (元99) | 元30 | + 231% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 元50 | - | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Cotonou (Benin) is 42% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 18,442 Franc (元225) | 元300 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 18,715 Franc (元228) | 元500 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 33,571 Franc (元410) | 元500 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 61,667 Franc (元753) | 元500 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Cotonou (Benin) is 11% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 25,879,800 Franc (元315,971) | 元300,000 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 518 Franc (元6) | 元6.00 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,709 Franc (元192) | 元150 | + 28% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Cotonou (Benin) is 15% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,325 Franc (元16) | 元10 | + 62% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,500 Franc (元55) | 元20 | + 175% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 16,157 Franc (元197) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,200 Franc (元15) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,441 Franc (元30) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,544 Franc (元31) | 元30 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,142 Franc (元14) | 元12 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,303 Franc (元16) | 元5.00 | + 218% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,004 Franc (元86) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Cotonou (Benin) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,098 Franc (元184) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (元37) | - | - | |
| 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 | 19,586 Franc (元239) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,741 Franc (元46) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,104 Franc (元26) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,010 Franc (元12) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 350,000 Franc (元4,273) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 87 Franc (元1.06) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 28,036 Franc (元342) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,168 Franc (元14) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 158 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 30, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cotonou (Benin) is 18% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 元9,689
(793,589 Franc)
in Cotonou
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元8,200
in Zhenjiang.
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