- Cost of Living
- Benin
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Benin compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 106% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin is 106% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,543 Franc (₨567) | ₨417 | + 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6,715 Franc (₨838) | ₨266 | + 215% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,826 Franc (₨353) | ₨142 | + 149% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,151 Franc (₨144) | ₨52 | + 178% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,385 Franc (₨173) | ₨72 | + 141% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 975 Franc (₨122) | ₨40 | + 203% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,527 Franc (₨191) | ₨202 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,183 Franc (₨272) | ₨139 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 771 Franc (₨96) | ₨25 | + 289% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 780 Franc (₨97) | ₨121 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,355 Franc (₨793) | ₨831 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,034 Franc (₨254) | ₨82 | + 211% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 915 Franc (₨114) | ₨33 | + 250% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Benin is 91% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 479,412 Franc (₨59,818) | ₨31,043 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 325,974 Franc (₨40,673) | ₨21,360 | + 90% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 50,000 Franc (₨6,239) | ₨4,411 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 225,000 Franc (₨28,074) | ₨25,463 | + 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 120,882 Franc (₨15,083) | ₨15,734 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (₨3,119) | ₨3,891 | - 20% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 45,206 Franc (₨5,641) | ₨844 | + 569% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 267,532 Franc (₨33,381) | ₨33,524 | - 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,294 Franc (₨12,514) | ₨10,591 | + 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,500 Franc (₨561) | ₨382 | + 47% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨545 | - | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Benin is 44% cheaper than in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 17,647 Franc (₨2,202) | ₨2,403 | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,000 Franc (₨624) | ₨2,707 | - 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 37,941 Franc (₨4,734) | ₨3,722 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,000 Franc (₨7,486) | ₨2,923 | + 156% | |
| Transportation | + 73% | |||
| Transportation in Benin is 73% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 25,879,800 Franc (₨3,229,110) | ₨875,326 | + 269% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 496 Franc (₨62) | ₨78 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,000 Franc (₨1,497) | ₨1,320 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin is 66% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Franc (₨150) | ₨136 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,500 Franc (₨561) | ₨283 | + 98% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 23,373 Franc (₨2,916) | ₨1,544 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,200 Franc (₨150) | ₨255 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,360 Franc (₨295) | ₨177 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,932 Franc (₨366) | ₨228 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,408 Franc (₨176) | ₨132 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,556 Franc (₨194) | ₨70 | + 177% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,373 Franc (₨795) | ₨278 | + 186% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin is 33% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,250 Franc (₨1,903) | ₨1,197 | + 59% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (₨374) | ₨471 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,987 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,249 Franc (₨1,903) | ₨1,790 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,022 Franc (₨627) | ₨643 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,400 Franc (₨299) | ₨195 | + 54% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 988 Franc (₨123) | ₨206 | - 40% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨38,465 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (₨7) | ₨58 | - 87% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,667 Franc (₨3,951) | ₨1,869 | + 111% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 Franc (₨187) | ₨248 | - 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 33,641 prices entered by 4,711 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 14, 2018.
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Cost of living in Benin is 44% more expensive than in India
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