Cost of living in Benin compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin is 24% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,338 Franc (Taka 992) | Taka 228 | + 335% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,130 Franc (Taka 646) | Taka 356 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,235 Franc (Taka 193) | Taka 188 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,356 Franc (Taka 212) | Taka 76 | + 179% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,006 Franc (Taka 158) | Taka 106 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 394 Franc (Taka 62) | Taka 57 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,576 Franc (Taka 247) | Taka 511 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,250 Franc (Taka 196) | Taka 159 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 950 Franc (Taka 149) | Taka 30 | + 396% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 532 Franc (Taka 83) | Taka 448 | - 81% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,412 Franc (Taka 534) | Taka 1,508 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,318 Franc (Taka 206) | Taka 103 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 364 Franc (Taka 57) | Taka 42 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Benin is 4% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Taka 64,159 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Taka 35,369 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 38,682 Franc (Taka 6,054) | Taka 4,449 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Taka 39,073 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 22,885 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,000 Franc (Taka 1,878) | Taka 4,140 | - 55% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 15,839 Franc (Taka 2,479) | Taka 1,133 | + 119% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 98,235 Franc (Taka 15,374) | Taka 37,922 | - 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc (Taka 11,738) | Taka 15,038 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,306 Franc (Taka 517) | Taka 360 | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (Taka 313) | Taka 621 | - 50% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Benin is 7% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 19,647 Franc (Taka 3,075) | Taka 1,987 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,294 Franc (Taka 1,611) | Taka 2,314 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 19,706 Franc (Taka 3,084) | Taka 6,592 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,294 Franc (Taka 10,375) | Taka 4,486 | + 131% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Benin is 9% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,688,560 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 515 Franc (Taka 81) | Taka 94 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,000 Franc (Taka 1,722) | Taka 2,108 | - 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin is 37% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (Taka 470) | Taka 129 | + 264% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc (Taka 783) | Taka 491 | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (Taka 1,565) | Taka 1,039 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,200 Franc (Taka 188) | Taka 405 | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,447 Franc (Taka 227) | Taka 230 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (Taka 313) | Taka 411 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,471 Franc (Taka 230) | Taka 82 | + 181% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,441 Franc (Taka 226) | Taka 100 | + 127% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Taka 240 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin is 14% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (Taka 2,348) | Taka 1,281 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,706 Franc (Taka 1,363) | Taka 958 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (Taka 3,130) | Taka 2,373 | + 32% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (Taka 2,348) | Taka 2,103 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,059 Franc (Taka 322) | Taka 1,179 | - 73% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,588 Franc (Taka 562) | Taka 284 | + 98% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (Taka 94) | Taka 632 | - 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 55 Franc (Taka 9) | Taka 6.00 | + 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,062 Franc (Taka 3,609) | Taka 1,420 | + 154% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,800 Franc (Taka 282) | Taka 266 | + 6% | |
| 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 1,340 prices entered by 292 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Benin is 7% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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