- Cost of Living
- Benin
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Benin compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 108% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin is 108% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,595 Franc (₨568) | ₨392 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6,715 Franc (₨831) | ₨261 | + 219% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,826 Franc (₨350) | ₨143 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,151 Franc (₨142) | ₨51 | + 177% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,385 Franc (₨171) | ₨71 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 975 Franc (₨121) | ₨38 | + 218% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,527 Franc (₨189) | ₨200 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,183 Franc (₨270) | ₨139 | + 95% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 771 Franc (₨95) | ₨25 | + 287% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 780 Franc (₨96) | ₨122 | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,355 Franc (₨786) | ₨837 | - 6% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,034 Franc (₨252) | ₨82 | + 208% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 915 Franc (₨113) | ₨33 | + 246% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in Benin is 92% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 479,412 Franc (₨59,298) | ₨30,707 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 325,974 Franc (₨40,319) | ₨20,556 | + 96% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 50,000 Franc (₨6,184) | ₨4,517 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 225,000 Franc (₨27,830) | ₨24,226 | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 120,882 Franc (₨14,952) | ₨14,758 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (₨3,092) | ₨3,565 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 45,206 Franc (₨5,591) | ₨801 | + 598% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 267,532 Franc (₨33,091) | ₨33,909 | - 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,294 Franc (₨12,405) | ₨10,470 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,500 Franc (₨557) | ₨396 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨571 | - | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Benin is 42% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 17,647 Franc (₨2,183) | ₨2,436 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,000 Franc (₨618) | ₨2,719 | - 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 37,941 Franc (₨4,693) | ₨3,775 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,000 Franc (₨7,421) | ₨2,938 | + 153% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Benin is 67% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 25,879,800 Franc (₨3,201,023) | ₨882,002 | + 263% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 496 Franc (₨61) | ₨78 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,000 Franc (₨1,484) | ₨1,376 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin is 69% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Franc (₨148) | ₨127 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,500 Franc (₨557) | ₨273 | + 104% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 23,373 Franc (₨2,891) | ₨1,317 | + 119% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,200 Franc (₨148) | ₨252 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,360 Franc (₨292) | ₨177 | + 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,932 Franc (₨363) | ₨227 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,408 Franc (₨174) | ₨132 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,556 Franc (₨192) | ₨71 | + 170% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,373 Franc (₨788) | ₨273 | + 189% | |
| Entertainment | - 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin is 39% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,250 Franc (₨1,886) | ₨1,199 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (₨371) | ₨473 | - 22% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,899 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,249 Franc (₨1,886) | ₨1,969 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,022 Franc (₨621) | ₨596 | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,400 Franc (₨297) | ₨226 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 988 Franc (₨122) | ₨206 | - 41% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨38,004 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (₨7) | ₨64 | - 88% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,667 Franc (₨3,917) | ₨1,867 | + 110% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 Franc (₨186) | ₨256 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 31,281 prices entered by 4,403 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Benin is 41% more expensive than in India
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