Cost of living in Benin compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin is 62% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,338 Franc (₨861) | ₨369 | + 133% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,130 Franc (₨561) | ₨292 | + 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,235 Franc (₨168) | ₨142 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,356 Franc (₨184) | ₨52 | + 252% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,006 Franc (₨137) | ₨73 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 394 Franc (₨54) | ₨36 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,576 Franc (₨214) | ₨227 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,250 Franc (₨170) | ₨140 | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 950 Franc (₨129) | ₨31 | + 319% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 532 Franc (₨72) | ₨132 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,412 Franc (₨464) | ₨772 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,318 Franc (₨179) | ₨86 | + 109% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 364 Franc (₨50) | ₨36 | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Benin is 10% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨33,231 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨19,879 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 38,682 Franc (₨5,256) | ₨4,541 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨19,026 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨12,499 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,000 Franc (₨1,630) | ₨3,334 | - 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 15,839 Franc (₨2,152) | ₨676 | + 218% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 98,235 Franc (₨13,348) | ₨29,555 | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc (₨10,191) | ₨10,444 | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,306 Franc (₨449) | ₨411 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (₨272) | ₨211 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Benin is 17% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 19,647 Franc (₨2,670) | ₨2,314 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,294 Franc (₨1,399) | ₨2,579 | - 46% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 19,706 Franc (₨2,678) | ₨3,601 | - 26% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,294 Franc (₨9,008) | ₨2,719 | + 231% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Benin is 5% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨918,724 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 515 Franc (₨70) | ₨80 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,000 Franc (₨1,495) | ₨1,164 | + 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin is 52% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (₨408) | ₨100 | + 306% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc (₨679) | ₨212 | + 220% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (₨1,359) | ₨624 | + 118% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,200 Franc (₨163) | ₨316 | - 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,447 Franc (₨197) | ₨161 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (₨272) | ₨254 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,471 Franc (₨200) | ₨140 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,441 Franc (₨196) | ₨68 | + 186% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨239 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin is 35% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (₨2,038) | ₨1,195 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,706 Franc (₨1,183) | ₨471 | + 151% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (₨2,717) | ₨1,633 | + 66% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (₨2,038) | ₨1,629 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,059 Franc (₨280) | ₨568 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,588 Franc (₨488) | ₨193 | + 153% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (₨82) | ₨190 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨36,202 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 55 Franc (₨7) | ₨5.27 | + 41% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,062 Franc (₨3,134) | ₨1,577 | + 99% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,800 Franc (₨245) | ₨271 | - 10% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 11,160 prices entered by 2,100 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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Cost of living in Benin is 21% more expensive than in India
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