Cost of living in Cotonou, Benin

Summary of cost of living in Cotonou

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 1,482,731 Franc
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 584,603 Franc
  • WARNING!  These estimates are currently based on just a small amount of data. They provide a decent starting assumption, but they are not yet completely reliable.

List of prices in Cotonou
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 4,978 Franc
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 5,596 Franc
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 2,133 Franc
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 1,143 Franc
12 eggs, large 1,461 Franc
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 752 Franc
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 1,247 Franc
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 1,852 Franc
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 870 Franc
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 646 Franc
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 5,312 Franc
2 liters of coca-cola 1,576 Franc
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 435 Franc
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 325,864 Franc
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 278,704 Franc
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 49,334 Franc
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 223,251 Franc
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 115,426 Franc
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 23,396 Franc
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 28,353 Franc
40” flat screen tv 269,192 Franc
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 106,148 Franc
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 5,686 Franc
Hourly rate for cleaning help 2,000 Franc
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 18,898 Franc
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 18,256 Franc
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 29,220 Franc
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 63,134 Franc
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 25,879,800 Franc
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 545 Franc
Monthly ticket public transport 14,525 Franc
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 13,350 Franc
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 1,526 Franc
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 4,583 Franc
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 15,192 Franc
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 1,200 Franc
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 2,009 Franc
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 2,489 Franc
4 rolls of toilet paper 1,205 Franc
Tube of toothpaste 1,366 Franc
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 6,975 Franc
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 15,181 Franc
2 tickets to the movies 6,344 Franc
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 20,000 Franc
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 19,125 Franc
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 3,141 Franc
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 2,569 Franc
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 878 Franc
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 350,000 Franc
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 77 Franc
1 month of gym membership in business district 21,702 Franc
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 1,538 Franc
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: March 18, 2024

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