Cost of living in Benin compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin is 21% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Benin | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,338 Franc (80元) | 42元 | + 91% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,130 Franc (52元) | 37元 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,235 Franc (16元) | 15元 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,300 Franc (16元) | 14元 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (15元) | 16元 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,500 Franc (19元) | 11元 | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,576 Franc (20元) | 50元 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,250 Franc (16元) | 16元 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 900 Franc (11元) | 7元 | + 71% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (6元) | 7元 | - 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,000 Franc (101元) | 89元 | + 14% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,318 Franc (17元) | 9元 | + 93% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 364 Franc (4.61元) | 13元 | - 63% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Benin is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Benin | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 377,723 Franc (4,783元) | 12,713元 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 300,000 Franc (3,799元) | 5,917元 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Franc (760元) | 450元 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 6,875元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 3,656元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,000 Franc (152元) | 296元 | - 49% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 20,000 Franc (253元) | 100元 | + 154% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 98,235 Franc (1,244元) | 1,460元 | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc (950元) | 553元 | + 72% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,306 Franc (42元) | 43元 | - 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (25元) | 55元 | - 54% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Benin is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Benin | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 35,000 Franc (443元) | 418元 | + 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,294 Franc (130元) | 296元 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 19,706 Franc (250元) | 553元 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,294 Franc (839元) | 705元 | + 19% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Benin is about the same as in China | ||||
| Benin | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 148,726元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 690 Franc (9元) | 8元 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 228元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin is 28% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Benin | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (38元) | 51元 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc (63元) | 84元 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (127元) | 114元 | + 11% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,500 Franc (44元) | 67元 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,447 Franc (18元) | 57元 | - 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (25元) | 25元 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,471 Franc (19元) | 7元 | + 168% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,441 Franc (18元) | 13元 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 85元 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin is 4% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Benin | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (190元) | 178元 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,000 Franc (51元) | 109元 | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (253元) | 1,179元 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 45,000 Franc (570元) | 320元 | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,500 Franc (57元) | 81元 | - 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 Franc (38元) | 28元 | + 37% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (8元) | 19元 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,924元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 55 Franc (0.69元) | 0.34元 | + 107% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,062 Franc (292元) | 414元 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,000 Franc (38元) | 25元 | + 52% | |
| TOTAL | - 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 789 prices entered by 118 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Benin is about the same as in China
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