Cost of living in Benin compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 12% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin is 12% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,338 Franc (Rp 165,461) | Rp 48,924 | + 238% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,130 Franc (Rp 107,828) | Rp 55,115 | + 96% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,235 Franc (Rp 32,250) | Rp 32,165 | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,356 Franc (Rp 35,393) | Rp 20,667 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,006 Franc (Rp 26,275) | Rp 25,337 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 394 Franc (Rp 10,289) | Rp 17,064 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,576 Franc (Rp 41,157) | Rp 61,721 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,250 Franc (Rp 32,634) | Rp 37,576 | - 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 950 Franc (Rp 24,790) | Rp 19,651 | + 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 532 Franc (Rp 13,878) | Rp 33,333 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,412 Franc (Rp 89,071) | Rp 374,037 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,318 Franc (Rp 34,400) | Rp 18,761 | + 83% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 364 Franc (Rp 9,513) | Rp 18,326 | - 48% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Benin is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Rp 19,045,400 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Rp 10,096,300 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 38,682 Franc (Rp 1,009,879) | Rp 1,245,580 | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Rp 7,203,760 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 4,313,490 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,000 Franc (Rp 313,283) | Rp 979,539 | - 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 15,839 Franc (Rp 413,505) | Rp 329,516 | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 98,235 Franc (Rp 2,564,609) | Rp 4,258,580 | - 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc (Rp 1,958,019) | Rp 2,125,490 | - 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,306 Franc (Rp 86,307) | Rp 66,640 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (Rp 52,214) | Rp 68,439 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Benin is 25% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 19,647 Franc (Rp 512,923) | Rp 680,041 | - 25% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,294 Franc (Rp 268,747) | Rp 424,371 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 19,706 Franc (Rp 514,460) | Rp 1,071,420 | - 52% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,294 Franc (Rp 1,730,733) | Rp 1,116,540 | + 55% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Benin is 15% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 492,652,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 515 Franc (Rp 13,449) | Rp 8,926 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,000 Franc (Rp 287,176) | Rp 228,023 | + 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin is 50% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (Rp 78,321) | Rp 23,270 | + 237% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc (Rp 130,535) | Rp 59,151 | + 121% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (Rp 261,069) | Rp 256,292 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,200 Franc (Rp 31,328) | Rp 80,956 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,447 Franc (Rp 37,785) | Rp 22,650 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (Rp 52,214) | Rp 44,295 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,471 Franc (Rp 38,393) | Rp 22,030 | + 74% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,441 Franc (Rp 37,626) | Rp 12,336 | + 205% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 89,053 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin is 12% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (Rp 391,604) | Rp 176,169 | + 122% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,706 Franc (Rp 227,283) | Rp 105,763 | + 115% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (Rp 522,139) | Rp 650,328 | - 20% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (Rp 391,604) | Rp 361,319 | + 8% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,059 Franc (Rp 53,749) | Rp 133,391 | - 60% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,588 Franc (Rp 93,677) | Rp 36,857 | + 154% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (Rp 15,664) | Rp 48,318 | - 68% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 8,519,630 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 55 Franc (Rp 1,428) | Rp 1,787 | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,062 Franc (Rp 602,086) | Rp 604,695 | - 0% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,800 Franc (Rp 46,992) | Rp 28,321 | + 66% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 994 prices entered by 115 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Benin is 7% more expensive than in Indonesia
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