Cost of living in Benin compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin is 43% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,177 Franc (Rp 117,383) | Rp 62,389 | + 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,715 Franc (Rp 152,268) | Rp 50,984 | + 199% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,826 Franc (Rp 64,087) | Rp 29,325 | + 119% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,235 Franc (Rp 28,002) | Rp 18,889 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,532 Franc (Rp 34,736) | Rp 26,350 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 975 Franc (Rp 22,114) | Rp 15,739 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,309 Franc (Rp 29,683) | Rp 69,458 | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,183 Franc (Rp 49,503) | Rp 39,153 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 771 Franc (Rp 17,486) | Rp 19,538 | - 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 831 Franc (Rp 18,836) | Rp 30,210 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,355 Franc (Rp 144,092) | Rp 433,415 | - 67% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,504 Franc (Rp 56,770) | Rp 15,764 | + 260% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,100 Franc (Rp 24,943) | Rp 14,528 | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Benin is 31% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 563,044 Franc (Rp 12,767,159) | Rp 13,652,300 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 341,304 Franc (Rp 7,739,151) | Rp 7,261,930 | + 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 Franc (Rp 453,505) | Rp 1,073,920 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 300,000 Franc (Rp 6,802,572) | Rp 6,550,380 | + 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 165,000 Franc (Rp 3,741,415) | Rp 3,577,050 | + 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (Rp 566,881) | Rp 660,848 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,692 Franc (Rp 1,036,084) | Rp 281,571 | + 268% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 267,532 Franc (Rp 6,066,353) | Rp 3,961,170 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,294 Franc (Rp 2,274,191) | Rp 1,567,420 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,500 Franc (Rp 102,039) | Rp 52,955 | + 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 55,185 | - | |
| Clothes | + 38% | |||
| Clothes in Benin is 38% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 17,647 Franc (Rp 400,152) | Rp 658,752 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 40,000 Franc (Rp 907,010) | Rp 531,171 | + 71% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 37,941 Franc (Rp 860,326) | Rp 1,095,930 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,000 Franc (Rp 1,360,514) | Rp 911,737 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Benin is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 432,423,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 491 Franc (Rp 11,142) | Rp 9,131 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 360,956 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 59% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin is 59% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (Rp 11,338) | Rp 32,065 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc (Rp 113,376) | Rp 138,988 | - 18% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,000 Franc (Rp 385,479) | Rp 257,547 | + 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,200 Franc (Rp 27,210) | Rp 41,237 | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,360 Franc (Rp 53,520) | Rp 24,297 | + 120% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,932 Franc (Rp 66,494) | Rp 30,182 | + 120% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,498 Franc (Rp 33,964) | Rp 19,131 | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,556 Franc (Rp 35,280) | Rp 14,080 | + 151% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,373 Franc (Rp 144,505) | Rp 66,998 | + 116% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin is 10% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,500 Franc (Rp 283,441) | Rp 184,609 | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (Rp 68,026) | Rp 105,675 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 359,301 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,249 Franc (Rp 345,770) | Rp 433,102 | - 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,022 Franc (Rp 113,880) | Rp 128,455 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,400 Franc (Rp 54,421) | Rp 46,128 | + 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,089 Franc (Rp 24,703) | Rp 51,877 | - 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,699,010 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,406 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 43,005 Franc (Rp 975,137) | Rp 588,150 | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 Franc (Rp 34,013) | Rp 22,910 | + 48% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,366 prices entered by 195 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Benin is 26% more expensive than in Indonesia
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