- Cost of Living
- Benin
- China
- Cotonou
- Zhuhai
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cotonou, Benin compared to Zhuhai, China
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cotonou (Benin) is 5% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,816 Franc (元45) | 元40 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,139 Franc (元49) | 元26 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,582 Franc (元19) | 元27 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 975 Franc (元12) | 元13 | - 13% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,400 Franc (元17) | 元16 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 681 Franc (元8) | 元12 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,200 Franc (元14) | 元57 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,616 Franc (元19) | 元14 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 985 Franc (元12) | 元8 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 563 Franc (元7) | 元5.17 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,674 Franc (元67) | 元95 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,329 Franc (元16) | 元9 | + 80% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 375 Franc (元4.45) | 元5.00 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Cotonou (Benin) is 1% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 255,512 Franc (元3,029) | 元3,917 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 173,309 Franc (元2,055) | 元2,500 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 54,644 Franc (元648) | 元533 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 124,019 Franc (元1,470) | 元2,800 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 112,985 Franc (元1,340) | 元1,450 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 27,132 Franc (元322) | 元800 | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 21,285 Franc (元252) | 元136 | + 86% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 319,978 Franc (元3,794) | 元2,488 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 130,471 Franc (元1,547) | 元500 | + 209% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,126 Franc (元96) | 元35 | + 175% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 元22 | - | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Cotonou (Benin) is 13% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 15,000 Franc (元178) | 元442 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 18,715 Franc (元222) | 元195 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 20,000 Franc (元237) | 元600 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 61,667 Franc (元731) | 元499 | + 47% | |
| Transportation | + 13% | |||
| Transportation in Cotonou (Benin) is 13% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 元182,922 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 520 Franc (元6) | 元8 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,709 Franc (元186) | 元110 | + 70% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 元31 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Cotonou (Benin) is 14% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,325 Franc (元16) | 元150 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,247 Franc (元50) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 16,052 Franc (元190) | 元80 | + 138% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,200 Franc (元14) | 元10 | + 42% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,441 Franc (元29) | 元33 | - 11% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,544 Franc (元30) | 元33 | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 975 Franc (元12) | 元9 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,160 Franc (元14) | 元11 | + 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,503 Franc (元77) | 元40 | + 93% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Cotonou (Benin) is 35% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,970 Franc (元189) | 元124 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 元96 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 元50 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,799 Franc (元365) | 元543 | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,911 Franc (元35) | 元46 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,904 Franc (元23) | 元31 | - 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,601 Franc (元19) | 元13 | + 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 350,000 Franc (元4,150) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc (元1.19) | 元3.50 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,000 Franc (元237) | 元780 | - 70% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (元12) | 元12 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 136 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cotonou (Benin) is 7% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元12,000
in Zhuhai
you would need to make just about 元11,119
(937,801 Franc)
in Cotonou.
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