Cost of living in Benin compared to Bangladesh
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| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin is 53% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Benin | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,338 Franc (Taka 1,338) | Taka 253 | + 428% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,130 Franc (Taka 872) | Taka 506 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,235 Franc (Taka 261) | Taka 234 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,300 Franc (Taka 274) | Taka 92 | + 197% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (Taka 253) | Taka 154 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,500 Franc (Taka 317) | Taka 78 | + 307% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,576 Franc (Taka 333) | Taka 476 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,250 Franc (Taka 264) | Taka 307 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 900 Franc (Taka 190) | Taka 60 | + 218% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (Taka 106) | Taka 407 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,000 Franc (Taka 1,689) | Taka 1,581 | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,318 Franc (Taka 278) | Taka 139 | + 101% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 364 Franc (Taka 77) | Taka 75 | + 2% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Benin is 35% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Benin | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 377,723 Franc (Taka 79,741) | Taka 40,565 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 300,000 Franc (Taka 63,333) | Taka 22,239 | + 185% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Franc (Taka 12,667) | Taka 4,221 | + 200% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Taka 50,272 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 31,111 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,000 Franc (Taka 2,533) | Taka 5,000 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 20,000 Franc (Taka 4,222) | Taka 1,266 | + 234% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 98,235 Franc (Taka 20,738) | Taka 49,805 | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc (Taka 15,833) | Taka 15,000 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,306 Franc (Taka 698) | Taka 568 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (Taka 422) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 62% | |||
| Clothes in Benin is 62% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Benin | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 35,000 Franc (Taka 7,389) | Taka 2,505 | + 195% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,294 Franc (Taka 2,173) | Taka 2,407 | - 10% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 19,706 Franc (Taka 4,160) | Taka 5,268 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,294 Franc (Taka 13,995) | Taka 4,284 | + 227% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Benin is 5% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Benin | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 3,757,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 690 Franc (Taka 146) | Taka 110 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,433 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin is 42% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Benin | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (Taka 633) | Taka 250 | + 153% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc (Taka 1,056) | Taka 308 | + 243% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (Taka 2,111) | Taka 1,500 | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,500 Franc (Taka 739) | Taka 360 | + 105% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,447 Franc (Taka 306) | Taka 191 | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (Taka 422) | Taka 794 | - 47% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,471 Franc (Taka 310) | Taka 158 | + 96% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,441 Franc (Taka 304) | Taka 200 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Taka 205 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin is 31% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Benin | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (Taka 3,167) | Taka 1,513 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,000 Franc (Taka 844) | Taka 1,024 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (Taka 4,222) | Taka 3,000 | + 41% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 45,000 Franc (Taka 9,500) | Taka 3,597 | + 164% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,500 Franc (Taka 950) | Taka 1,519 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 Franc (Taka 633) | Taka 253 | + 150% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (Taka 127) | Taka 580 | - 78% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 55 Franc (Taka 12) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,062 Franc (Taka 4,869) | Taka 2,307 | + 111% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,000 Franc (Taka 633) | Taka 327 | + 93% | |
| TOTAL | + 32% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 420 prices entered by 201 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2025.
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Cost of living in Benin is 32% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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