- Cost of Living
- Benin
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Benin compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin is 56% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,543 Franc (Taka 657) | Taka 328 | + 101% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6,715 Franc (Taka 972) | Taka 415 | + 134% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,826 Franc (Taka 409) | Taka 169 | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,151 Franc (Taka 167) | Taka 74 | + 124% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,385 Franc (Taka 200) | Taka 97 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 975 Franc (Taka 141) | Taka 63 | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,527 Franc (Taka 221) | Taka 359 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,183 Franc (Taka 316) | Taka 146 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 771 Franc (Taka 112) | Taka 24 | + 374% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 780 Franc (Taka 113) | Taka 304 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,355 Franc (Taka 920) | Taka 2,421 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,034 Franc (Taka 294) | Taka 101 | + 192% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 915 Franc (Taka 132) | Taka 44 | + 201% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Benin is 52% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 479,412 Franc (Taka 69,372) | Taka 42,189 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 325,974 Franc (Taka 47,169) | Taka 32,498 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 50,000 Franc (Taka 7,235) | Taka 3,873 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 225,000 Franc (Taka 32,558) | Taka 42,062 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 120,882 Franc (Taka 17,492) | Taka 24,788 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (Taka 3,618) | Taka 3,366 | + 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 45,206 Franc (Taka 6,541) | Taka 2,008 | + 226% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 267,532 Franc (Taka 38,712) | Taka 43,783 | - 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,294 Franc (Taka 14,513) | Taka 14,583 | - 0% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,500 Franc (Taka 651) | Taka 292 | + 123% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 606 | - | |
| Clothes | - 32% | |||
| Clothes in Benin is 32% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 17,647 Franc (Taka 2,554) | Taka 2,177 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,000 Franc (Taka 724) | Taka 2,485 | - 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 37,941 Franc (Taka 5,490) | Taka 4,501 | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,000 Franc (Taka 8,682) | Taka 3,784 | + 129% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Benin is 4% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 25,879,800 Franc (Taka 3,744,862) | Taka 3,124,930 | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 496 Franc (Taka 72) | Taka 92 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,000 Franc (Taka 1,736) | Taka 2,504 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin is 55% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Franc (Taka 174) | Taka 297 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,500 Franc (Taka 651) | Taka 476 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 23,373 Franc (Taka 3,382) | Taka 1,238 | + 173% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,200 Franc (Taka 174) | Taka 370 | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,360 Franc (Taka 342) | Taka 304 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,932 Franc (Taka 424) | Taka 344 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,408 Franc (Taka 204) | Taka 90 | + 126% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,556 Franc (Taka 225) | Taka 110 | + 105% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,373 Franc (Taka 922) | Taka 326 | + 183% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin is 20% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,250 Franc (Taka 2,207) | Taka 1,455 | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (Taka 434) | Taka 756 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,663 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,249 Franc (Taka 2,207) | Taka 4,971 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,022 Franc (Taka 727) | Taka 1,315 | - 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,400 Franc (Taka 347) | Taka 516 | - 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 988 Franc (Taka 143) | Taka 564 | - 75% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (Taka 9) | Taka 21 | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,667 Franc (Taka 4,582) | Taka 2,557 | + 79% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 Franc (Taka 217) | Taka 228 | - 5% | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,713 prices entered by 382 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Benin is 17% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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