Cost of living in Benin compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin is 15% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Benin | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,338 Franc (70元) | 45元 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,130 Franc (45元) | 36元 | + 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,235 Franc (14元) | 16元 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,356 Franc (15元) | 15元 | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,006 Franc (11元) | 16元 | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 394 Franc (4.32元) | 9元 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,576 Franc (17元) | 49元 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,250 Franc (14元) | 13元 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 950 Franc (10元) | 5.68元 | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 532 Franc (5.83元) | 6元 | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,412 Franc (37元) | 113元 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,318 Franc (14元) | 8元 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 364 Franc (4.00元) | 13元 | - 70% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Benin is about the same as in China | ||||
| Benin | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 13,210元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 7,580元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 38,682 Franc (424元) | 330元 | + 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 6,533元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 4,437元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,000 Franc (132元) | 431元 | - 69% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 15,839 Franc (174元) | 101元 | + 71% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 98,235 Franc (1,077元) | 1,837元 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc (823元) | 521元 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,306 Franc (36元) | 29元 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (22元) | 47元 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 55% | |||
| Clothes in Benin is 55% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Benin | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,481 Franc (170元) | 527元 | - 68% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,294 Franc (113元) | 262元 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 19,706 Franc (216元) | 655元 | - 67% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,294 Franc (727元) | 794元 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Benin is 17% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Benin | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 142,424元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 515 Franc (5.65元) | 7元 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,000 Franc (121元) | 182元 | - 34% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin is 32% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Benin | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (33元) | 29元 | + 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc (55元) | 34元 | + 59% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (110元) | 639元 | - 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,200 Franc (13元) | 21元 | - 37% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,447 Franc (16元) | 26元 | - 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (22元) | 29元 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,471 Franc (16元) | 11元 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,441 Franc (16元) | 10元 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 94元 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 30% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin is 30% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Benin | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (165元) | 266元 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,706 Franc (95元) | 105元 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (219元) | 759元 | - 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (165元) | 377元 | - 56% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,059 Franc (23元) | 72元 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,588 Franc (39元) | 31元 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (7元) | 22元 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,037元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 55 Franc (0.60元) | 0.24元 | + 149% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,062 Franc (253元) | 418元 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,800 Franc (20元) | 30元 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,413 prices entered by 154 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 27, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Benin is 16% cheaper than in China
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