- Cost of Living
- Benin
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Benin compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin is 48% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,595 Franc (Taka 667) | Taka 381 | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6,715 Franc (Taka 974) | Taka 426 | + 129% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,826 Franc (Taka 410) | Taka 225 | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,151 Franc (Taka 167) | Taka 75 | + 123% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,385 Franc (Taka 201) | Taka 102 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 975 Franc (Taka 141) | Taka 56 | + 153% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,527 Franc (Taka 222) | Taka 370 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,183 Franc (Taka 317) | Taka 148 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 771 Franc (Taka 112) | Taka 25 | + 355% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 780 Franc (Taka 113) | Taka 317 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,355 Franc (Taka 922) | Taka 2,417 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,034 Franc (Taka 295) | Taka 101 | + 192% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 915 Franc (Taka 133) | Taka 47 | + 183% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Benin is 48% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 479,412 Franc (Taka 69,545) | Taka 42,771 | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 325,974 Franc (Taka 47,287) | Taka 34,396 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 50,000 Franc (Taka 7,253) | Taka 3,954 | + 83% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 225,000 Franc (Taka 32,639) | Taka 44,270 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 120,882 Franc (Taka 17,536) | Taka 26,672 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (Taka 3,627) | Taka 3,605 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 45,206 Franc (Taka 6,558) | Taka 2,007 | + 227% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 267,532 Franc (Taka 38,809) | Taka 46,846 | - 17% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,294 Franc (Taka 14,549) | Taka 14,696 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,500 Franc (Taka 653) | Taka 299 | + 118% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 545 | - | |
| Clothes | - 33% | |||
| Clothes in Benin is 33% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 17,647 Franc (Taka 2,560) | Taka 2,215 | + 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,000 Franc (Taka 725) | Taka 2,647 | - 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 37,941 Franc (Taka 5,504) | Taka 4,735 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,000 Franc (Taka 8,704) | Taka 4,152 | + 110% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Benin is 8% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 25,879,800 Franc (Taka 3,754,206) | Taka 2,739,980 | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 496 Franc (Taka 72) | Taka 85 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,000 Franc (Taka 1,741) | Taka 2,190 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin is 43% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Franc (Taka 174) | Taka 419 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,500 Franc (Taka 653) | Taka 522 | + 25% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 23,373 Franc (Taka 3,390) | Taka 1,181 | + 187% | |
| 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 312 | + 10% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,932 Franc (Taka 425) | Taka 361 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,408 Franc (Taka 204) | Taka 91 | + 124% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,556 Franc (Taka 226) | Taka 107 | + 111% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,373 Franc (Taka 924) | Taka 308 | + 200% | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin is 12% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,250 Franc (Taka 2,212) | Taka 951 | + 133% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (Taka 435) | Taka 760 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,046 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,249 Franc (Taka 2,212) | Taka 2,831 | - 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,022 Franc (Taka 729) | Taka 1,364 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,400 Franc (Taka 348) | Taka 300 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 988 Franc (Taka 143) | Taka 501 | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (Taka 9) | Taka 22 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,667 Franc (Taka 4,594) | Taka 2,792 | + 65% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 Franc (Taka 218) | Taka 232 | - 6% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,320 prices entered by 365 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Benin is 21% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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