Cost of living in Benin compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin is 46% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Benin | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,338 Franc (₨802) | ₨344 | + 133% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,130 Franc (₨523) | ₨299 | + 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,235 Franc (₨156) | ₨161 | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,356 Franc (₨172) | ₨54 | + 219% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,006 Franc (₨127) | ₨83 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 394 Franc (₨50) | ₨41 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,576 Franc (₨200) | ₨216 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,250 Franc (₨158) | ₨153 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 950 Franc (₨120) | ₨29 | + 315% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 532 Franc (₨67) | ₨151 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,412 Franc (₨432) | ₨769 | - 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,318 Franc (₨167) | ₨87 | + 91% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 364 Franc (₨46) | ₨35 | + 30% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Benin is 16% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Benin | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 300,000 Franc (₨37,980) | ₨30,437 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨19,332 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 38,682 Franc (₨4,897) | ₨4,833 | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨22,933 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨14,192 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,000 Franc (₨1,519) | ₨3,664 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 15,839 Franc (₨2,005) | ₨513 | + 291% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 98,235 Franc (₨12,437) | ₨29,585 | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc (₨9,495) | ₨13,060 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,306 Franc (₨419) | ₨413 | + 1% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (₨253) | ₨377 | - 33% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Benin is 17% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Benin | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,481 Franc (₨1,960) | ₨2,299 | - 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,294 Franc (₨1,303) | ₨2,368 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 19,706 Franc (₨2,495) | ₨3,408 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,294 Franc (₨8,393) | ₨2,866 | + 193% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Benin is 10% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Benin | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨958,460 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 515 Franc (₨65) | ₨108 | - 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,000 Franc (₨1,393) | ₨1,482 | - 6% | |
| Personal Care | + 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin is 34% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Benin | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (₨380) | ₨128 | + 196% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc (₨633) | ₨222 | + 186% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (₨1,266) | ₨815 | + 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,200 Franc (₨152) | ₨402 | - 62% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,447 Franc (₨183) | ₨183 | - 0% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (₨253) | ₨242 | + 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,471 Franc (₨186) | ₨163 | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,441 Franc (₨182) | ₨73 | + 151% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨336 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 32% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin is 32% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Benin | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (₨1,899) | ₨1,329 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,706 Franc (₨1,102) | ₨586 | + 88% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (₨2,532) | ₨1,606 | + 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (₨1,899) | ₨2,079 | - 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,059 Franc (₨261) | ₨594 | - 56% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,588 Franc (₨454) | ₨226 | + 101% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (₨76) | ₨175 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨43,316 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 55 Franc (₨7) | ₨1.29 | + 438% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,062 Franc (₨2,920) | ₨1,462 | + 100% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,800 Franc (₨228) | ₨237 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,473 prices entered by 973 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2022.
Exchange rate:
0.12660
INR
/
XOF
Cost of living in Benin is 15% more expensive than in India
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Argentina is 52% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 39% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in Andorra is 190% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in Armenia is 36% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 183% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in Angola is 168% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in Albania is 52% more expensive than in India
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 214% more expensive than in India