- Cost of Living
- Benin
- China
- Cotonou
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cotonou, Benin compared to Zhenjiang, China
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cotonou (Benin) is 5% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,816 Franc (元45) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,139 Franc (元49) | 元10 | + 388% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,582 Franc (元19) | 元10 | + 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 975 Franc (元12) | 元12 | - 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,400 Franc (元17) | 元8 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 681 Franc (元8) | 元8 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,200 Franc (元14) | 元20 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,616 Franc (元19) | 元12 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 985 Franc (元12) | 元8 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 563 Franc (元7) | 元6.00 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,674 Franc (元67) | 元30 | + 123% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,329 Franc (元16) | 元5.00 | + 214% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 375 Franc (元4.43) | 元20 | - 78% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Cotonou (Benin) is 36% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 255,512 Franc (元3,016) | 元3,000 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 173,309 Franc (元2,045) | 元1,500 | + 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 54,644 Franc (元645) | 元400 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 124,019 Franc (元1,464) | 元2,000 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 112,985 Franc (元1,333) | 元1,000 | + 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 27,132 Franc (元320) | 元300 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 21,285 Franc (元251) | 元100 | + 151% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 319,978 Franc (元3,776) | 元4,000 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 130,471 Franc (元1,540) | 元600 | + 157% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,126 Franc (元96) | 元30 | + 220% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 元50 | - | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Cotonou (Benin) is 48% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (元177) | 元300 | - 41% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 18,715 Franc (元221) | 元500 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 Franc (元236) | 元500 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 61,667 Franc (元728) | 元500 | + 46% | |
| 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 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,709 Franc (元185) | 元150 | + 24% | |
| 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16) | 元10 | + 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,247 Franc (元50) | 元20 | + 151% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 16,052 Franc (元189) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,200 Franc (元14) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,441 Franc (元29) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,544 Franc (元30) | 元30 | + 0% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 975 Franc (元12) | 元12 | - 4% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,160 Franc (元14) | 元5.00 | + 174% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,503 Franc (元77) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Cotonou (Benin) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,970 Franc (元188) | - | - | |
| 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363) | - | - | |
| 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4,131) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc (元1.18) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,000 Franc (元236) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (元12) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 93 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cotonou (Benin) is 6% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, you would need at least 元9,575
(811,292 Franc)
in Cotonou
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元9,000
in Zhenjiang.
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