Cost of living in Benin compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 4% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin is 4% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,338 Franc (76元) | 50元 | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,130 Franc (49元) | 36元 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,235 Franc (15元) | 15元 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,356 Franc (16元) | 14元 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,006 Franc (12元) | 13元 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 394 Franc (4.71元) | 8元 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,576 Franc (19元) | 56元 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,250 Franc (15元) | 12元 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 950 Franc (11元) | 6元 | + 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 532 Franc (6元) | 6元 | + 5% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,412 Franc (41元) | 91元 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,318 Franc (16元) | 9元 | + 79% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 364 Franc (4.35元) | 10元 | - 57% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Benin is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 7,221元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 4,585元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 38,682 Franc (462元) | 451元 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 6,526元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 3,490元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,000 Franc (143元) | 300元 | - 52% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 15,839 Franc (189元) | 78元 | + 141% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 98,235 Franc (1,173元) | 1,937元 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc (895元) | 630元 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,306 Franc (39元) | 46元 | - 14% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (24元) | 47元 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 34% | |||
| Clothes in Benin is 34% cheaper than in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 19,647 Franc (235元) | 388元 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,294 Franc (123元) | 221元 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 19,706 Franc (235元) | 541元 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,294 Franc (792元) | 505元 | + 57% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Benin is 13% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 142,791元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 515 Franc (6元) | 6元 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,000 Franc (131元) | 191元 | - 31% | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (36元) | 29元 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc (60元) | 37元 | + 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (119元) | 372元 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,200 Franc (14元) | 28元 | - 49% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,447 Franc (17元) | 38元 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (24元) | 35元 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,471 Franc (18元) | 9元 | + 95% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,441 Franc (17元) | 10元 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 69元 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (179元) | 184元 | - 3% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,706 Franc (104元) | 90元 | + 16% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (239元) | 804元 | - 70% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (179元) | 413元 | - 57% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,059 Franc (25元) | 70元 | - 65% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,588 Franc (43元) | 33元 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (7元) | 31元 | - 77% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,170元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 55 Franc (0.65元) | 0.55元 | + 19% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,062 Franc (275元) | 395元 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,800 Franc (21元) | 22元 | - 2% | |
| TOTAL | - 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,887 prices entered by 200 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Benin is 8% cheaper than in China
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