Cost of living in Benin compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin is 38% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,177 Franc (60元) | 46元 | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,715 Franc (78元) | 34元 | + 132% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,826 Franc (33元) | 16元 | + 112% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,235 Franc (14元) | 15元 | - 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,532 Franc (18元) | 14元 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 975 Franc (11元) | 8元 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,309 Franc (15元) | 61元 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,183 Franc (25元) | 15元 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 771 Franc (9元) | 5.88元 | + 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 831 Franc (10元) | 5.16元 | + 87% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,355 Franc (74元) | 109元 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,504 Franc (29元) | 8元 | + 273% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,100 Franc (13元) | 14元 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Benin is 6% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 563,044 Franc (6,553元) | 9,288元 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 341,304 Franc (3,972元) | 5,014元 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 Franc (233元) | 422元 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 300,000 Franc (3,492元) | 5,505元 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 165,000 Franc (1,920元) | 3,029元 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (291元) | 276元 | + 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,692 Franc (532元) | 98元 | + 442% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 267,532 Franc (3,114元) | 2,471元 | + 26% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,294 Franc (1,167元) | 563元 | + 107% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,500 Franc (52元) | 40元 | + 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 46元 | - | |
| Clothes | + 28% | |||
| Clothes in Benin is 28% more expensive than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 17,647 Franc (205元) | 468元 | - 56% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 40,000 Franc (466元) | 255元 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 37,941 Franc (442元) | 654元 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,000 Franc (698元) | 642元 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Benin is about the same as in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 133,798元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 491 Franc (5.72元) | 7元 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 147元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin is 22% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (5.82元) | 38元 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc (58元) | 43元 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,000 Franc (198元) | 347元 | - 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,200 Franc (14元) | 62元 | - 78% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,360 Franc (27元) | 47元 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,932 Franc (34元) | 31元 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,498 Franc (17元) | 9元 | + 102% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,556 Franc (18元) | 12元 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,373 Franc (74元) | 71元 | + 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,500 Franc (145元) | 179元 | - 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (35元) | 99元 | - 65% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,063元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,249 Franc (177元) | 395元 | - 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,022 Franc (58元) | 68元 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,400 Franc (28元) | 33元 | - 15% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,089 Franc (13元) | 31元 | - 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,258元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.38元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 43,005 Franc (501元) | 340元 | + 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 Franc (17元) | 22元 | - 20% | |
| 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 3,210 prices entered by 390 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2020.
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Cost of living in Benin is 7% more expensive than in China
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