Cost of living in Benin compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin is 45% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Benin | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,338 Franc (₨855) | ₨374 | + 129% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,130 Franc (₨557) | ₨326 | + 71% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,235 Franc (₨167) | ₨167 | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,356 Franc (₨183) | ₨58 | + 216% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,006 Franc (₨136) | ₨89 | + 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 394 Franc (₨53) | ₨39 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,576 Franc (₨213) | ₨248 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,250 Franc (₨169) | ₨154 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 950 Franc (₨128) | ₨31 | + 310% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 532 Franc (₨72) | ₨169 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,412 Franc (₨460) | ₨786 | - 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,318 Franc (₨178) | ₨91 | + 96% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 364 Franc (₨49) | ₨38 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Benin is 21% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Benin | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 377,723 Franc (₨50,977) | ₨40,236 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 300,000 Franc (₨40,488) | ₨24,523 | + 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Franc (₨8,098) | ₨5,797 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨25,108 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨15,774 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,000 Franc (₨1,620) | ₨6,512 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25,000 Franc (₨3,374) | ₨657 | + 414% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 98,235 Franc (₨13,258) | ₨30,817 | - 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc (₨10,122) | ₨11,976 | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,306 Franc (₨446) | ₨538 | - 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (₨270) | ₨425 | - 36% | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Benin is 28% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Benin | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,481 Franc (₨2,089) | ₨2,477 | - 16% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,294 Franc (₨1,389) | ₨2,797 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 19,706 Franc (₨2,659) | ₨4,303 | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,294 Franc (₨8,947) | ₨3,087 | + 190% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Benin is 4% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Benin | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,248,440 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 650 Franc (₨88) | ₨104 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,000 Franc (₨1,485) | ₨1,115 | + 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin is 25% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Benin | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (₨405) | ₨144 | + 181% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc (₨675) | ₨241 | + 180% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (₨1,350) | ₨891 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,200 Franc (₨162) | ₨413 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,447 Franc (₨195) | ₨226 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (₨270) | ₨274 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,471 Franc (₨198) | ₨170 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,441 Franc (₨195) | ₨96 | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨309 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin is 29% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Benin | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (₨2,024) | ₨1,438 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,706 Franc (₨1,175) | ₨603 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (₨2,699) | ₨1,419 | + 90% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (₨2,024) | ₨1,942 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,059 Franc (₨278) | ₨733 | - 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,588 Franc (₨484) | ₨229 | + 112% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (₨81) | ₨183 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨50,214 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 55 Franc (₨7) | ₨1.43 | + 416% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,062 Franc (₨3,112) | ₨1,560 | + 100% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨268 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 7,933 prices entered by 1,249 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 06, 2023.
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Cost of living in Benin is 19% more expensive than in India
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