Cost of living in Benin compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin is 13% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Benin | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,338 Franc (Taka 884) | Taka 535 | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,130 Franc (Taka 576) | Taka 449 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,235 Franc (Taka 172) | Taka 240 | - 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,356 Franc (Taka 189) | Taka 102 | + 85% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,006 Franc (Taka 140) | Taka 133 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 394 Franc (Taka 55) | Taka 80 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,576 Franc (Taka 220) | Taka 347 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,250 Franc (Taka 174) | Taka 207 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 950 Franc (Taka 133) | Taka 26 | + 405% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 532 Franc (Taka 74) | Taka 571 | - 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,412 Franc (Taka 476) | Taka 1,347 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,318 Franc (Taka 184) | Taka 112 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 364 Franc (Taka 51) | Taka 53 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Benin is 7% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Benin | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Taka 43,087 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Taka 21,416 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 38,682 Franc (Taka 5,398) | Taka 4,489 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Taka 37,342 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 20,129 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,000 Franc (Taka 1,674) | Taka 3,105 | - 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 15,839 Franc (Taka 2,210) | Taka 947 | + 133% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 98,235 Franc (Taka 13,708) | Taka 36,542 | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc (Taka 10,465) | Taka 16,205 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,306 Franc (Taka 461) | Taka 369 | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (Taka 279) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Benin is 43% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Benin | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,481 Franc (Taka 2,160) | Taka 2,612 | - 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,294 Franc (Taka 1,436) | Taka 3,117 | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 19,706 Franc (Taka 2,750) | Taka 9,947 | - 72% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,294 Franc (Taka 9,251) | Taka 6,827 | + 35% | |
| Transportation | - 7% | |||
| Transportation in Benin is 7% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Benin | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,773,830 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 515 Franc (Taka 72) | Taka 91 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,000 Franc (Taka 1,535) | Taka 1,696 | - 10% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin is 20% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Benin | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (Taka 419) | Taka 296 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc (Taka 698) | Taka 1,395 | - 50% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (Taka 1,395) | Taka 1,191 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,200 Franc (Taka 167) | Taka 498 | - 66% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,447 Franc (Taka 202) | Taka 208 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (Taka 279) | Taka 690 | - 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,471 Franc (Taka 205) | Taka 173 | + 19% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,441 Franc (Taka 201) | Taka 229 | - 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Taka 304 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin is 5% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Benin | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (Taka 2,093) | Taka 1,410 | + 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,706 Franc (Taka 1,215) | Taka 885 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (Taka 2,791) | Taka 1,939 | + 44% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (Taka 2,093) | Taka 3,617 | - 42% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,059 Franc (Taka 287) | Taka 1,328 | - 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,588 Franc (Taka 501) | Taka 393 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (Taka 84) | Taka 594 | - 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 55 Franc (Taka 8) | Taka 2.19 | + 248% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,062 Franc (Taka 3,218) | Taka 1,057 | + 205% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,800 Franc (Taka 251) | Taka 264 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 600 prices entered by 221 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Benin is 5% cheaper than in Bangladesh
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