Cost of living in Benin compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin is 56% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Benin | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,500 Franc (₨385) | ₨435 | - 11% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,000 Franc (₨1,078) | ₨366 | + 195% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,235 Franc (₨190) | ₨181 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,300 Franc (₨200) | ₨62 | + 223% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,103 Franc (₨170) | ₨103 | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,500 Franc (₨231) | ₨45 | + 419% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,576 Franc (₨243) | ₨245 | - 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,250 Franc (₨193) | ₨186 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 900 Franc (₨139) | ₨40 | + 245% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (₨77) | ₨163 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,000 Franc (₨1,233) | ₨913 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,318 Franc (₨203) | ₨90 | + 124% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 364 Franc (₨56) | ₨42 | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Benin is 23% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Benin | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 377,723 Franc (₨58,195) | ₨46,217 | + 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 300,000 Franc (₨46,220) | ₨27,563 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Franc (₨9,244) | ₨5,251 | + 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨29,447 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨18,503 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,000 Franc (₨1,849) | ₨4,866 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 17,576 Franc (₨2,708) | ₨706 | + 284% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 98,235 Franc (₨15,135) | ₨26,371 | - 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc (₨11,555) | ₨11,993 | - 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,306 Franc (₨509) | ₨501 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Franc (₨770) | ₨592 | + 30% | |
| Clothes | + 27% | |||
| Clothes in Benin is 27% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Benin | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 35,000 Franc (₨5,392) | ₨2,322 | + 132% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,294 Franc (₨1,586) | ₨2,519 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 19,706 Franc (₨3,036) | ₨3,978 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,294 Franc (₨10,214) | ₨2,853 | + 258% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Benin is about the same as in India | ||||
| Benin | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,528,690 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 690 Franc (₨106) | ₨105 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,770 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin is 37% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Benin | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (₨462) | ₨100 | + 364% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc (₨770) | ₨233 | + 230% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (₨1,541) | ₨1,187 | + 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,500 Franc (₨539) | ₨329 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,447 Franc (₨223) | ₨243 | - 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (₨308) | ₨283 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,471 Franc (₨227) | ₨189 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,441 Franc (₨222) | ₨89 | + 149% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨307 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin is 45% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Benin | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (₨2,311) | ₨1,365 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,000 Franc (₨616) | ₨563 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (₨3,081) | ₨1,770 | + 74% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 45,000 Franc (₨6,933) | ₨2,328 | + 198% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,500 Franc (₨693) | ₨865 | - 20% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 Franc (₨462) | ₨261 | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (₨92) | ₨197 | - 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨43,773 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 55 Franc (₨8) | ₨8 | + 0% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,062 Franc (₨3,553) | ₨1,580 | + 125% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,000 Franc (₨462) | ₨249 | + 86% | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 3,495 prices entered by 457 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 08, 2025.
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Cost of living in Benin is 27% more expensive than in India
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