- Cost of Living
- Benin
- China
- Cotonou
- Zhuhai
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cotonou, Benin compared to Zhuhai, China
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cotonou (Benin) is 7% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,674 Franc (元56) | 元41 | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 2,932 Franc (元35) | 元25 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,816 Franc (元22) | 元27 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,183 Franc (元14) | 元13 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,464 Franc (元18) | 元16 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 651 Franc (元8) | 元12 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,067 Franc (元13) | 元57 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,457 Franc (元18) | 元14 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,120 Franc (元13) | 元8 | + 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 640 Franc (元8) | 元4.53 | + 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,302 Franc (元64) | 元87 | - 26% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,123 Franc (元14) | 元9 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 340 Franc (元4.10) | 元6 | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Cotonou (Benin) is 18% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 350,279 Franc (元4,219) | 元4,043 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 185,541 Franc (元2,235) | 元2,615 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 54,644 Franc (元658) | 元525 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 178,817 Franc (元2,154) | 元3,125 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 146,571 Franc (元1,765) | 元1,649 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 27,132 Franc (元327) | 元800 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 29,299 Franc (元353) | 元140 | + 153% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 351,589 Franc (元4,235) | 元2,488 | + 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 130,471 Franc (元1,572) | 元500 | + 214% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,224 Franc (元111) | 元35 | + 217% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 1,085 Franc (元13) | 元25 | - 47% | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Cotonou (Benin) is 7% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 20,000 Franc (元241) | 元442 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 23,460 Franc (元283) | 元195 | + 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (元301) | 元600 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 62,500 Franc (元753) | 元499 | + 51% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Cotonou (Benin) is 18% 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 | 620 Franc (元7) | 元8 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 16,354 Franc (元197) | 元117 | + 69% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 元31 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Cotonou (Benin) is 26% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,325 Franc (元16) | 元150 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,500 Franc (元54) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 9,000 Franc (元108) | 元80 | + 36% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,200 Franc (元14) | 元10 | + 45% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,214 Franc (元27) | 元33 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,800 Franc (元22) | 元33 | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 975 Franc (元12) | 元9 | + 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,271 Franc (元15) | 元11 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 7,146 Franc (元86) | 元40 | + 115% | |
| Entertainment | - 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Cotonou (Benin) is 18% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,822 Franc (元191) | 元124 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 元98 | - | |
| 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 | 40,493 Franc (元488) | 元467 | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,911 Franc (元35) | 元45 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (元18) | 元26 | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,883 Franc (元23) | 元15 | + 47% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 240,000 Franc (元2,891) | 元1,150 | + 151% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc (元1.20) | 元3.50 | - 66% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 22,142 Franc (元267) | 元780 | - 66% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (元12) | 元12 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 107 prices entered by 21 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 17, 2017.
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Cost of living in Cotonou (Benin) is about the same as in Zhuhai (China)
For example, you would need at least 元12,271
(1,018,744 Franc)
in Cotonou
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元12,000
in Zhuhai.
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