- Cost of Living
- Benin
- China
- Cotonou
- Zhuhai
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cotonou, Benin compared to Zhuhai, China
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cotonou (Benin) is 23% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,581 Franc (56元) | 40元 | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,958 Franc (60元) | 26元 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,081 Franc (25元) | 27元 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,026 Franc (13元) | 13元 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,541 Franc (19元) | 16元 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 817 Franc (10元) | 12元 | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 2,366 Franc (29元) | 57元 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,744 Franc (21元) | 14元 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 989 Franc (12元) | 8元 | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 669 Franc (8元) | 5.17元 | + 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,743 Franc (70元) | 95元 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,450 Franc (18元) | 8元 | + 116% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 417 Franc (5.08元) | 6元 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Cotonou (Benin) is 24% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 358,521 Franc (4,371元) | 3,917元 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 239,450 Franc (2,919元) | 2,500元 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 54,644 Franc (666元) | 533元 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 191,387 Franc (2,333元) | 2,800元 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 106,514 Franc (1,299元) | 1,450元 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 27,132 Franc (331元) | 800元 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 26,018 Franc (317元) | 136元 | + 134% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 296,622 Franc (3,616元) | 2,488元 | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 121,991 Franc (1,487元) | 500元 | + 197% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,126 Franc (99元) | 35元 | + 183% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 22元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Cotonou (Benin) is 3% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 18,442 Franc (225元) | 442元 | - 49% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 18,715 Franc (228元) | 195元 | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 33,571 Franc (409元) | 600元 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 61,667 Franc (752元) | 499元 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Cotonou (Benin) is 47% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 25,879,800 Franc (315,523元) | 182,922元 | + 72% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 518 Franc (6元) | 8元 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,709 Franc (192元) | 110元 | + 75% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 31元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Cotonou (Benin) is 10% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,325 Franc (16元) | 150元 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,500 Franc (55元) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 16,157 Franc (197元) | 80元 | + 146% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,200 Franc (15元) | 10元 | + 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,441 Franc (30元) | 33元 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,544 Franc (31元) | 33元 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,142 Franc (14元) | 9元 | + 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,303 Franc (16元) | 11元 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,004 Franc (85元) | 40元 | + 113% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Cotonou (Benin) is 41% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,098 Franc (184元) | 124元 | + 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (37元) | 96元 | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 50元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,586 Franc (239元) | 543元 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,741 Franc (46元) | 46元 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,104 Franc (26元) | 31元 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,010 Franc (12元) | 13元 | - 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 350,000 Franc (4,267元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 87 Franc (1.06元) | 3.50元 | - 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 28,036 Franc (342元) | 780元 | - 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,168 Franc (14元) | 12元 | + 14% | |
| 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 182 prices entered by 20 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Cotonou (Benin) is 7% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China)
For example, you would need at least 12,816元
(1,051,159 Franc)
in Cotonou
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
12,000元
in Zhuhai.
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