Cost of living in Benin compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin is 60% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,177 Franc (Taka 727) | Taka 264 | + 175% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,715 Franc (Taka 943) | Taka 397 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,826 Franc (Taka 397) | Taka 160 | + 149% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,235 Franc (Taka 173) | Taka 81 | + 115% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,532 Franc (Taka 215) | Taka 116 | + 86% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 975 Franc (Taka 137) | Taka 52 | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,309 Franc (Taka 184) | Taka 434 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,183 Franc (Taka 307) | Taka 186 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 771 Franc (Taka 108) | Taka 25 | + 332% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 831 Franc (Taka 117) | Taka 426 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,355 Franc (Taka 892) | Taka 1,872 | - 52% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,504 Franc (Taka 352) | Taka 102 | + 245% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,100 Franc (Taka 154) | Taka 41 | + 274% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Benin is 77% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 563,044 Franc (Taka 79,071) | Taka 46,240 | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 341,304 Franc (Taka 47,931) | Taka 27,702 | + 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 Franc (Taka 2,809) | Taka 4,496 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 300,000 Franc (Taka 42,130) | Taka 34,541 | + 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 165,000 Franc (Taka 23,172) | Taka 19,179 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (Taka 3,511) | Taka 3,784 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,692 Franc (Taka 6,417) | Taka 1,257 | + 410% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 267,532 Franc (Taka 37,571) | Taka 35,775 | + 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,294 Franc (Taka 14,085) | Taka 12,836 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,500 Franc (Taka 632) | Taka 341 | + 85% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 1,289 | - | |
| Clothes | + 169% | |||
| Clothes in Benin is 169% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 17,647 Franc (Taka 2,478) | Taka 1,687 | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 40,000 Franc (Taka 5,617) | Taka 1,618 | + 247% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 37,941 Franc (Taka 5,328) | Taka 4,829 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,000 Franc (Taka 8,426) | Taka 3,696 | + 128% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Benin is 5% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,174,310 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 491 Franc (Taka 69) | Taka 95 | - 27% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,580 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin is 47% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (Taka 70) | Taka 189 | - 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc (Taka 702) | Taka 588 | + 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,000 Franc (Taka 2,387) | Taka 914 | + 161% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,200 Franc (Taka 169) | Taka 560 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,360 Franc (Taka 331) | Taka 256 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,932 Franc (Taka 412) | Taka 340 | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,498 Franc (Taka 210) | Taka 87 | + 142% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,556 Franc (Taka 218) | Taka 102 | + 114% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,373 Franc (Taka 895) | Taka 231 | + 287% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin is 10% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,500 Franc (Taka 1,755) | Taka 1,040 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (Taka 421) | Taka 878 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,026 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,249 Franc (Taka 2,141) | Taka 2,200 | - 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,022 Franc (Taka 705) | Taka 1,227 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,400 Franc (Taka 337) | Taka 362 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,089 Franc (Taka 153) | Taka 557 | - 73% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 1.70 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 43,005 Franc (Taka 6,039) | Taka 1,903 | + 217% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 Franc (Taka 211) | Taka 270 | - 22% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,234 prices entered by 148 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 15, 2020.
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Cost of living in Benin is 41% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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