Cost of living in Benin compared to Indonesia
Currency:
Food | + 18% | |||
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Food in Benin is 18% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Benin | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,338 Franc (Rp 163,225) | Rp 55,068 | + 196% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,130 Franc (Rp 106,370) | Rp 58,183 | + 83% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,235 Franc (Rp 31,814) | Rp 31,308 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,300 Franc (Rp 33,480) | Rp 23,300 | + 44% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (Rp 30,905) | Rp 30,367 | + 2% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,500 Franc (Rp 38,631) | Rp 14,479 | + 167% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,576 Franc (Rp 40,601) | Rp 67,619 | - 40% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,250 Franc (Rp 32,193) | Rp 46,085 | - 30% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 900 Franc (Rp 23,179) | Rp 20,806 | + 11% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (Rp 12,877) | Rp 34,093 | - 62% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,000 Franc (Rp 206,033) | Rp 344,694 | - 40% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,318 Franc (Rp 33,935) | Rp 18,823 | + 80% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 364 Franc (Rp 9,385) | Rp 14,432 | - 35% | |
Housing | - 19% | |||
Housing in Benin is 19% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Benin | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 377,723 Franc (Rp 9,727,916) | Rp 20,348,700 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 300,000 Franc (Rp 7,726,230) | Rp 11,729,200 | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Franc (Rp 1,545,246) | Rp 2,034,370 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Rp 7,387,200 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 4,597,950 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,000 Franc (Rp 309,049) | Rp 1,423,880 | - 78% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 20,000 Franc (Rp 515,082) | Rp 378,883 | + 36% | |
40” flat screen tv | 98,235 Franc (Rp 2,529,949) | Rp 3,205,730 | - 21% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc (Rp 1,931,557) | Rp 1,931,010 | + 0% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,306 Franc (Rp 85,140) | Rp 91,402 | - 7% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (Rp 51,508) | Rp 80,207 | - 36% | |
Clothes | - 18% | |||
Clothes in Benin is 18% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Benin | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 35,000 Franc (Rp 901,393) | Rp 759,724 | + 19% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,294 Franc (Rp 265,115) | Rp 458,661 | - 42% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 19,706 Franc (Rp 507,508) | Rp 1,371,230 | - 63% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,294 Franc (Rp 1,707,342) | Rp 1,296,520 | + 32% | |
Transportation | + 6% | |||
Transportation in Benin is 6% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Benin | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 504,781,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 690 Franc (Rp 17,779) | Rp 12,334 | + 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 199,904 | - | |
Personal Care | + 37% | |||
Personal Care in Benin is 37% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Benin | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (Rp 77,262) | Rp 22,456 | + 244% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc (Rp 128,770) | Rp 96,147 | + 34% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (Rp 257,541) | Rp 275,446 | - 7% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,500 Franc (Rp 90,139) | Rp 66,604 | + 35% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,447 Franc (Rp 37,274) | Rp 26,592 | + 40% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (Rp 51,508) | Rp 33,023 | + 56% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,471 Franc (Rp 37,874) | Rp 27,953 | + 35% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,441 Franc (Rp 37,117) | Rp 12,305 | + 202% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 84,361 | - | |
Entertainment | + 20% | |||
Entertainment in Benin is 20% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Benin | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (Rp 386,311) | Rp 261,890 | + 48% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 4,000 Franc (Rp 103,016) | Rp 104,570 | - 1% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (Rp 515,082) | Rp 496,791 | + 4% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 45,000 Franc (Rp 1,158,934) | Rp 379,769 | + 205% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,500 Franc (Rp 115,893) | Rp 149,637 | - 23% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 Franc (Rp 77,262) | Rp 38,584 | + 100% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (Rp 15,452) | Rp 50,891 | - 70% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,922,760 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 55 Franc (Rp 1,409) | Rp 2,388 | - 41% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,062 Franc (Rp 593,949) | Rp 433,566 | + 37% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,000 Franc (Rp 77,262) | Rp 42,633 | + 81% | |
TOTAL | + 3% |

These prices were last updated on February 06, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Benin is about the same as in Indonesia
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