Cost of living in Benin compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin is 25% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Benin | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,338 Franc (Taka 1,116) | Taka 324 | + 245% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,130 Franc (Taka 727) | Taka 492 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,235 Franc (Taka 218) | Taka 196 | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,356 Franc (Taka 239) | Taka 92 | + 158% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,006 Franc (Taka 177) | Taka 132 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 394 Franc (Taka 69) | Taka 78 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,576 Franc (Taka 278) | Taka 608 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,250 Franc (Taka 220) | Taka 223 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 950 Franc (Taka 167) | Taka 33 | + 411% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 532 Franc (Taka 94) | Taka 384 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,412 Franc (Taka 601) | Taka 1,400 | - 57% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,318 Franc (Taka 232) | Taka 111 | + 109% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 364 Franc (Taka 64) | Taka 70 | - 9% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Benin is 27% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Benin | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 377,723 Franc (Taka 66,515) | Taka 43,758 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 300,000 Franc (Taka 52,828) | Taka 25,202 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Franc (Taka 10,566) | Taka 3,035 | + 248% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Taka 22,952 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 18,549 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,000 Franc (Taka 2,113) | Taka 7,137 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25,000 Franc (Taka 4,402) | Taka 1,213 | + 263% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 98,235 Franc (Taka 17,299) | Taka 31,061 | - 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc (Taka 13,207) | Taka 17,904 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,306 Franc (Taka 582) | Taka 417 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (Taka 352) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Benin is 18% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Benin | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,481 Franc (Taka 2,726) | Taka 2,410 | + 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,294 Franc (Taka 1,813) | Taka 3,066 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 19,706 Franc (Taka 3,470) | Taka 6,410 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,294 Franc (Taka 11,674) | Taka 4,273 | + 173% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Benin is 6% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Benin | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 4,000,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 650 Franc (Taka 114) | Taka 107 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,000 Franc (Taka 1,937) | Taka 2,440 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin is 25% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Benin | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (Taka 528) | Taka 285 | + 86% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc (Taka 880) | Taka 513 | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (Taka 1,761) | Taka 1,500 | + 17% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,200 Franc (Taka 211) | Taka 425 | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,447 Franc (Taka 255) | Taka 333 | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (Taka 352) | Taka 376 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,471 Franc (Taka 259) | Taka 85 | + 204% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,441 Franc (Taka 254) | Taka 89 | + 186% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Taka 445 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin is 23% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Benin | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (Taka 2,641) | Taka 1,308 | + 102% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,706 Franc (Taka 1,533) | Taka 852 | + 80% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (Taka 3,522) | Taka 1,768 | + 99% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (Taka 2,641) | Taka 2,051 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,059 Franc (Taka 363) | Taka 999 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,588 Franc (Taka 632) | Taka 248 | + 155% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (Taka 106) | Taka 564 | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 55 Franc (Taka 10) | Taka 2.94 | + 228% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,062 Franc (Taka 4,061) | Taka 2,601 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 287 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 696 prices entered by 258 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Benin is 14% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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