- Cost of Living
- Benin
- China
- Cotonou
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cotonou, Benin vs 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 | 4,428 Franc (52元) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 5,169 Franc (60元) | 10元 | + 503% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,247 Franc (26元) | 10元 | + 162% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,068 Franc (12元) | 12元 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,496 Franc (17元) | 8元 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 814 Franc (10元) | 9元 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,196 Franc (14元) | 20元 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,799 Franc (21元) | 11元 | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 959 Franc (11元) | 8元 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 669 Franc (8元) | 6.00元 | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,743 Franc (67元) | 30元 | + 123% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,504 Franc (18元) | 5.00元 | + 251% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 443 Franc (5.17元) | 20元 | - 74% | |
| Housing | + 72% | |||
| Housing in Cotonou (Benin) is 72% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 358,606 Franc (4,184元) | 3,000元 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 231,068 Franc (2,696元) | 1,500元 | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 54,644 Franc (638元) | 400元 | + 59% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 223,251 Franc (2,605元) | 2,000元 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 115,426 Franc (1,347元) | 1,000元 | + 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 27,132 Franc (317元) | 300元 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 31,357 Franc (366元) | 100元 | + 266% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 307,408 Franc (3,587元) | 4,000元 | - 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 112,857 Franc (1,317元) | 600元 | + 119% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,126 Franc (95元) | 30元 | + 216% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 50元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Cotonou (Benin) is 44% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 18,442 Franc (215元) | 300元 | - 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 18,715 Franc (218元) | 500元 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 33,571 Franc (392元) | 500元 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 61,667 Franc (719元) | 500元 | + 44% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Cotonou (Benin) is 6% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 25,879,800 Franc (301,952元) | 300,000元 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 518 Franc (6元) | 6.00元 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,709 Franc (183元) | 150元 | + 22% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 25,957 Franc (303元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Cotonou (Benin) is 20% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,325 Franc (15元) | 10元 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,500 Franc (53元) | 20元 | + 163% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 16,157 Franc (189元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,200 Franc (14元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,441 Franc (28元) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,544 Franc (30元) | 30元 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,142 Franc (13元) | 12元 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,303 Franc (15元) | 5.00元 | + 204% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,004 Franc (82元) | 25元 | + 227% | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Cotonou (Benin) is 19% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,098 Franc (176元) | 80元 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (35元) | 50元 | - 30% | |
| 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 (229元) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,741 Franc (44元) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,104 Franc (25元) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,010 Franc (12元) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 350,000 Franc (4,084元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 87 Franc (1.01元) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 28,036 Franc (327元) | 175元 | + 87% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,168 Franc (14元) | - | - | |
| 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 114 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
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 9,788元
(838,877 Franc)
in Cotonou
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
8,300元
in Zhenjiang.
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