Cost of living in Benin compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin is 5% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Benin | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,338 Franc (Rp 154,973) | Rp 45,378 | + 242% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,130 Franc (Rp 100,993) | Rp 54,330 | + 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,235 Franc (Rp 30,206) | Rp 27,591 | + 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,356 Franc (Rp 33,149) | Rp 19,722 | + 68% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,006 Franc (Rp 24,610) | Rp 26,707 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 394 Franc (Rp 9,637) | Rp 18,501 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,576 Franc (Rp 38,548) | Rp 56,542 | - 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,250 Franc (Rp 30,565) | Rp 42,973 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 950 Franc (Rp 23,219) | Rp 22,558 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 532 Franc (Rp 12,998) | Rp 34,959 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,412 Franc (Rp 83,425) | Rp 337,317 | - 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,318 Franc (Rp 32,219) | Rp 20,426 | + 58% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 364 Franc (Rp 8,910) | Rp 17,971 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Benin is 8% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Benin | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 377,723 Franc (Rp 9,236,143) | Rp 17,746,200 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 300,000 Franc (Rp 7,335,648) | Rp 9,563,600 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Franc (Rp 1,467,130) | Rp 496,641 | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Rp 7,338,660 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 4,109,450 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,000 Franc (Rp 293,426) | Rp 1,211,340 | - 76% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25,000 Franc (Rp 611,304) | Rp 400,530 | + 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 98,235 Franc (Rp 2,402,053) | Rp 4,056,150 | - 41% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc (Rp 1,833,912) | Rp 1,358,260 | + 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,306 Franc (Rp 80,836) | Rp 43,866 | + 84% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (Rp 48,904) | Rp 71,573 | - 32% | |
| Clothes | - 36% | |||
| Clothes in Benin is 36% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Benin | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,481 Franc (Rp 378,539) | Rp 624,572 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,294 Franc (Rp 251,713) | Rp 439,901 | - 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 19,706 Franc (Rp 481,852) | Rp 1,212,520 | - 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,294 Franc (Rp 1,621,031) | Rp 1,298,040 | + 25% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Benin is 22% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Benin | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 535,705,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 650 Franc (Rp 15,894) | Rp 11,904 | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,000 Franc (Rp 268,974) | Rp 150,291 | + 79% | |
| Personal Care | + 30% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin is 30% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Benin | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (Rp 73,356) | Rp 36,367 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc (Rp 122,261) | Rp 60,467 | + 102% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (Rp 244,522) | Rp 313,421 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,200 Franc (Rp 29,343) | Rp 130,123 | - 77% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,447 Franc (Rp 35,390) | Rp 19,595 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (Rp 48,904) | Rp 34,558 | + 42% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,471 Franc (Rp 35,959) | Rp 30,035 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,441 Franc (Rp 35,241) | Rp 15,580 | + 126% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 88,350 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Benin | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (Rp 366,782) | Rp 216,012 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,706 Franc (Rp 212,877) | Rp 104,481 | + 104% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (Rp 489,043) | Rp 2,274,680 | - 79% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (Rp 366,782) | Rp 383,761 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,059 Franc (Rp 50,342) | Rp 162,937 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,588 Franc (Rp 87,740) | Rp 36,298 | + 142% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (Rp 14,671) | Rp 40,791 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 12,194,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 55 Franc (Rp 1,338) | Rp 2,029 | - 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,062 Franc (Rp 563,923) | Rp 496,553 | + 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 35,528 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 649 prices entered by 102 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Benin is about the same as in Indonesia
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