- Cost of Living
- Benin
- China
- Comparison
Cost of living in Benin compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin is 32% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,543 Franc (54元) | 53元 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6,715 Franc (80元) | 34元 | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,826 Franc (34元) | 15元 | + 129% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,151 Franc (14元) | 15元 | - 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,385 Franc (16元) | 16元 | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 975 Franc (12元) | 8元 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,527 Franc (18元) | 59元 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,183 Franc (26元) | 14元 | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 771 Franc (9元) | 7元 | + 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 780 Franc (9元) | 5.68元 | + 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,355 Franc (75元) | 115元 | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,034 Franc (24元) | 8元 | + 214% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 915 Franc (11元) | 12元 | - 12% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Benin is 1% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 479,412 Franc (5,691元) | 9,872元 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 325,974 Franc (3,870元) | 4,507元 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 50,000 Franc (594元) | 446元 | + 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 225,000 Franc (2,671元) | 5,613元 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 120,882 Franc (1,435元) | 3,570元 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (297元) | 321元 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 45,206 Franc (537元) | 84元 | + 537% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 267,532 Franc (3,176元) | 2,160元 | + 47% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,294 Franc (1,191元) | 681元 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,500 Franc (53元) | 38元 | + 39% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 39元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 58% | |||
| Clothes in Benin is 58% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 17,647 Franc (209元) | 570元 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,000 Franc (59元) | 261元 | - 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 37,941 Franc (450元) | 611元 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,000 Franc (712元) | 694元 | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Benin is 36% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 25,879,800 Franc (307,226元) | 143,344元 | + 114% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 496 Franc (5.88元) | 7元 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,000 Franc (142元) | 151元 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin is 4% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Franc (14元) | 26元 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,500 Franc (53元) | 31元 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 23,373 Franc (277元) | 364元 | - 24% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,200 Franc (14元) | 29元 | - 51% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,360 Franc (28元) | 35元 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,932 Franc (35元) | 37元 | - 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,408 Franc (17元) | 10元 | + 75% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,556 Franc (18元) | 13元 | + 38% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,373 Franc (76元) | 60元 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,250 Franc (181元) | 155元 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (36元) | 87元 | - 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 797元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,249 Franc (181元) | 379元 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,022 Franc (60元) | 60元 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,400 Franc (28元) | 34元 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 988 Franc (12元) | 33元 | - 65% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 3,290元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (0.71元) | 1.00元 | - 29% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,667 Franc (376元) | 302元 | + 25% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 Franc (18元) | 20元 | - 11% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,559 prices entered by 561 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Benin is 7% more expensive than in China
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