Cost of living in Benin compared to Brazil
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| Food in Benin is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Benin | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,338 Franc (R$ 52) | R$ 36 | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,130 Franc (R$ 34) | R$ 35 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,235 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 11 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,356 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 5.45 | + 103% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,006 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 13 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 394 Franc (R$ 3.21) | R$ 8 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,576 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 25 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,250 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 9 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 950 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 5.74 | + 35% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 532 Franc (R$ 4.33) | R$ 5.78 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,412 Franc (R$ 28) | R$ 44 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,318 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 9 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 364 Franc (R$ 2.97) | R$ 4.96 | - 40% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Benin is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Benin | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 377,723 Franc (R$ 3,080) | R$ 3,745 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 300,000 Franc (R$ 2,446) | R$ 2,481 | - 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Franc (R$ 489) | R$ 599 | - 18% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | R$ 2,698 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,667 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,000 Franc (R$ 98) | R$ 597 | - 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25,000 Franc (R$ 204) | R$ 90 | + 126% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 98,235 Franc (R$ 801) | R$ 1,960 | - 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc (R$ 611) | R$ 648 | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,306 Franc (R$ 27) | R$ 30 | - 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 21 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Benin is 53% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Benin | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,481 Franc (R$ 126) | R$ 254 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,294 Franc (R$ 84) | R$ 255 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 19,706 Franc (R$ 161) | R$ 408 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,294 Franc (R$ 540) | R$ 315 | + 72% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Benin is 34% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Benin | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 116,731 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 650 Franc (R$ 5.30) | R$ 5.50 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,000 Franc (R$ 90) | R$ 235 | - 62% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin is 15% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Benin | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (R$ 24) | R$ 21 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc (R$ 41) | R$ 46 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (R$ 82) | R$ 259 | - 69% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,200 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 23 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,447 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 13 | - 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 19 | - 13% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,471 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 7 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,441 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 5.40 | + 118% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 55 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin is 15% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Benin | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (R$ 122) | R$ 110 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,706 Franc (R$ 71) | R$ 64 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (R$ 163) | R$ 238 | - 31% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (R$ 122) | R$ 206 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,059 Franc (R$ 17) | R$ 29 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,588 Franc (R$ 29) | R$ 13 | + 127% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (R$ 4.89) | R$ 11 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 4,322 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 55 Franc (R$ 0.45) | R$ 1.26 | - 65% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,062 Franc (R$ 188) | R$ 131 | + 44% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,000 Franc (R$ 24) | R$ 11 | + 118% | |
| TOTAL | - 18% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 16,999 prices entered by 1,763 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2023.
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Cost of living in Benin is 18% cheaper than in Brazil
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