Cost of living in Benin compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 111% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin is 111% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,177 Franc (₨613) | ₨390 | + 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,715 Franc (₨795) | ₨280 | + 184% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,826 Franc (₨334) | ₨141 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,235 Franc (₨146) | ₨53 | + 178% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,532 Franc (₨181) | ₨72 | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 975 Franc (₨115) | ₨37 | + 215% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,309 Franc (₨155) | ₨215 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,183 Franc (₨258) | ₨141 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 771 Franc (₨91) | ₨28 | + 224% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 831 Franc (₨98) | ₨127 | - 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,355 Franc (₨752) | ₨826 | - 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,504 Franc (₨296) | ₨84 | + 253% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,100 Franc (₨130) | ₨35 | + 269% | |
| Housing | + 103% | |||
| Housing in Benin is 103% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 563,044 Franc (₨66,626) | ₨31,319 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 341,304 Franc (₨40,387) | ₨20,070 | + 101% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 Franc (₨2,367) | ₨4,179 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 300,000 Franc (₨35,499) | ₨23,911 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 165,000 Franc (₨19,525) | ₨13,849 | + 41% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (₨2,958) | ₨3,140 | - 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,692 Franc (₨5,407) | ₨741 | + 630% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 267,532 Franc (₨31,657) | ₨30,622 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,294 Franc (₨11,868) | ₨10,743 | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,500 Franc (₨532) | ₨375 | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨325 | - | |
| Clothes | + 66% | |||
| Clothes in Benin is 66% more expensive than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 17,647 Franc (₨2,088) | ₨2,357 | - 11% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 40,000 Franc (₨4,733) | ₨2,587 | + 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 37,941 Franc (₨4,490) | ₨3,785 | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,000 Franc (₨7,100) | ₨2,802 | + 153% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Benin is 5% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨933,670 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 491 Franc (₨58) | ₨76 | - 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,212 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin is 59% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (₨59) | ₨108 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc (₨592) | ₨209 | + 183% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,000 Franc (₨2,012) | ₨987 | + 104% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,200 Franc (₨142) | ₨248 | - 43% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,360 Franc (₨279) | ₨172 | + 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,932 Franc (₨347) | ₨234 | + 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,498 Franc (₨177) | ₨151 | + 17% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,556 Franc (₨184) | ₨67 | + 173% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,373 Franc (₨754) | ₨243 | + 210% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin is 17% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,500 Franc (₨1,479) | ₨1,193 | + 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (₨355) | ₨468 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,731 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,249 Franc (₨1,804) | ₨1,919 | - 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,022 Franc (₨594) | ₨686 | - 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,400 Franc (₨284) | ₨220 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,089 Franc (₨129) | ₨226 | - 43% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨33,881 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.76 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 43,005 Franc (₨5,089) | ₨1,977 | + 157% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 Franc (₨177) | ₨245 | - 27% | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18,648 prices entered by 2,297 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2020.
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Cost of living in Benin is 52% more expensive than in India
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