- Cost of Living
- Benin
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Benin compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin is 48% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,543 Franc (Rp 115,268) | Rp 66,106 | + 74% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6,715 Franc (Rp 170,388) | Rp 50,634 | + 237% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,826 Franc (Rp 71,713) | Rp 30,568 | + 135% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,151 Franc (Rp 29,200) | Rp 19,074 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,385 Franc (Rp 35,143) | Rp 24,685 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 975 Franc (Rp 24,746) | Rp 16,247 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,527 Franc (Rp 38,744) | Rp 66,045 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,183 Franc (Rp 55,394) | Rp 37,044 | + 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 771 Franc (Rp 19,567) | Rp 18,542 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 780 Franc (Rp 19,788) | Rp 32,310 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,355 Franc (Rp 161,240) | Rp 368,198 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,034 Franc (Rp 51,605) | Rp 19,117 | + 170% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 915 Franc (Rp 23,219) | Rp 16,216 | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Benin is 27% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 479,412 Franc (Rp 12,164,450) | Rp 12,242,600 | - 1% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 325,974 Franc (Rp 8,271,162) | Rp 9,677,710 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 50,000 Franc (Rp 1,268,684) | Rp 910,541 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 225,000 Franc (Rp 5,709,079) | Rp 8,553,620 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 120,882 Franc (Rp 3,067,222) | Rp 4,943,740 | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (Rp 634,342) | Rp 619,505 | + 2% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 45,206 Franc (Rp 1,147,053) | Rp 287,299 | + 299% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 267,532 Franc (Rp 6,788,273) | Rp 4,810,710 | + 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,294 Franc (Rp 2,544,828) | Rp 1,787,010 | + 42% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,500 Franc (Rp 114,182) | Rp 58,356 | + 96% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 56,285 | - | |
| Clothes | - 37% | |||
| Clothes in Benin is 37% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 17,647 Franc (Rp 447,772) | Rp 615,926 | - 27% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,000 Franc (Rp 126,868) | Rp 397,678 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 37,941 Franc (Rp 962,708) | Rp 985,125 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,000 Franc (Rp 1,522,421) | Rp 811,453 | + 88% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Benin is 16% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 25,879,800 Franc (Rp 656,665,924) | Rp 469,436,000 | + 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 496 Franc (Rp 12,574) | Rp 8,898 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,000 Franc (Rp 304,484) | Rp 381,291 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 95% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin is 95% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Franc (Rp 30,448) | Rp 24,249 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,500 Franc (Rp 114,182) | Rp 88,999 | + 28% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 23,373 Franc (Rp 593,046) | Rp 343,185 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,200 Franc (Rp 30,448) | Rp 45,191 | - 33% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,360 Franc (Rp 59,889) | Rp 23,113 | + 159% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,932 Franc (Rp 74,408) | Rp 34,430 | + 116% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,408 Franc (Rp 35,722) | Rp 14,080 | + 154% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,556 Franc (Rp 39,478) | Rp 13,066 | + 202% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,373 Franc (Rp 161,702) | Rp 92,997 | + 74% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin is 10% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,250 Franc (Rp 386,949) | Rp 216,823 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (Rp 76,121) | Rp 100,274 | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 375,594 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,249 Franc (Rp 386,918) | Rp 505,534 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,022 Franc (Rp 127,432) | Rp 133,066 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,400 Franc (Rp 60,897) | Rp 46,363 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 988 Franc (Rp 25,057) | Rp 56,412 | - 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Rp 7,643,620 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (Rp 1,522) | Rp 1,617 | - 6% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,667 Franc (Rp 803,501) | Rp 565,576 | + 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 Franc (Rp 38,061) | Rp 24,489 | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,988 prices entered by 359 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Benin is 25% more expensive than in Indonesia
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