- Cost of Living
- Benin
- China
- Cotonou
- Zhuhai
- Comparison
Cost of living in Cotonou, Benin compared to Zhuhai, China
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Cotonou (Benin) is 4% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 3,700 Franc (元42) | 元40 | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,623 Franc (元53) | 元26 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,582 Franc (元18) | 元27 | - 34% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,022 Franc (元12) | 元13 | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,671 Franc (元19) | 元16 | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 732 Franc (元8) | 元12 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,200 Franc (元14) | 元57 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,669 Franc (元19) | 元14 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 989 Franc (元11) | 元8 | + 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 569 Franc (元7) | 元5.17 | + 26% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,674 Franc (元65) | 元95 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,334 Franc (元15) | 元8 | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 393 Franc (元4.50) | 元6 | - 28% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Cotonou (Benin) is 11% more expensive than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 358,521 Franc (元4,106) | 元3,917 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 239,450 Franc (元2,742) | 元2,500 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 54,644 Franc (元626) | 元533 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 191,387 Franc (元2,192) | 元2,800 | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 106,514 Franc (元1,220) | 元1,450 | - 16% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 27,132 Franc (元311) | 元800 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 21,200 Franc (元243) | 元136 | + 79% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 296,622 Franc (元3,397) | 元2,488 | + 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 132,547 Franc (元1,518) | 元500 | + 204% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,126 Franc (元93) | 元35 | + 166% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 元22 | - | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Cotonou (Benin) is 9% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 18,442 Franc (元211) | 元442 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 18,715 Franc (元214) | 元195 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 33,571 Franc (元384) | 元600 | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 61,667 Franc (元706) | 元499 | + 42% | |
| Transportation | + 11% | |||
| Transportation in Cotonou (Benin) is 11% 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5.96) | 元8 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 15,709 Franc (元180) | 元110 | + 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 元31 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Cotonou (Benin) is 18% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,325 Franc (元15) | 元150 | - 90% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,247 Franc (元49) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 16,052 Franc (元184) | 元80 | + 130% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,200 Franc (元14) | 元10 | + 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,441 Franc (元28) | 元33 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,544 Franc (元29) | 元33 | - 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 975 Franc (元11) | 元9 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,160 Franc (元13) | 元11 | + 27% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,503 Franc (元74) | 元40 | + 86% | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Cotonou (Benin) is 41% cheaper than in Zhuhai (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,970 Franc (元183) | 元124 | + 48% | |
| 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353) | 元543 | - 35% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,911 Franc (元33) | 元46 | - 28% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,904 Franc (元22) | 元31 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,601 Franc (元18) | 元13 | + 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 350,000 Franc (元4,008) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 87 Franc (元0.99) | 元3.50 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,000 Franc (元229) | 元780 | - 71% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (元11) | 元12 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 143 prices entered by 25 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Cotonou (Benin) is 8% 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10,993
(959,869 Franc)
in Cotonou.
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