- Cost of Living
- Benin
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Benin compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 45% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin is 45% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,595 Franc (Rp 111,671) | Rp 65,531 | + 70% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6,715 Franc (Rp 163,183) | Rp 49,511 | + 230% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,826 Franc (Rp 68,681) | Rp 30,885 | + 122% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,151 Franc (Rp 27,965) | Rp 18,934 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,385 Franc (Rp 33,657) | Rp 22,695 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 975 Franc (Rp 23,699) | Rp 14,388 | + 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,527 Franc (Rp 37,106) | Rp 60,646 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,183 Franc (Rp 53,052) | Rp 37,954 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 771 Franc (Rp 18,740) | Rp 18,653 | + 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 780 Franc (Rp 18,951) | Rp 31,286 | - 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,355 Franc (Rp 154,421) | Rp 371,771 | - 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,034 Franc (Rp 49,423) | Rp 18,926 | + 161% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 915 Franc (Rp 22,237) | Rp 15,260 | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Benin is 26% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 479,412 Franc (Rp 11,650,041) | Rp 13,096,300 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 325,974 Franc (Rp 7,921,392) | Rp 8,155,000 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 50,000 Franc (Rp 1,215,034) | Rp 887,496 | + 37% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 225,000 Franc (Rp 5,467,655) | Rp 8,109,370 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 120,882 Franc (Rp 2,937,516) | Rp 4,623,080 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (Rp 607,517) | Rp 667,380 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 45,206 Franc (Rp 1,098,547) | Rp 252,522 | + 335% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 267,532 Franc (Rp 6,501,211) | Rp 4,513,470 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,294 Franc (Rp 2,437,213) | Rp 1,628,720 | + 50% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,500 Franc (Rp 109,353) | Rp 59,625 | + 83% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 55,089 | - | |
| Clothes | - 42% | |||
| Clothes in Benin is 42% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 17,647 Franc (Rp 428,837) | Rp 659,239 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,000 Franc (Rp 121,503) | Rp 428,524 | - 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 37,941 Franc (Rp 921,997) | Rp 1,009,670 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,000 Franc (Rp 1,458,041) | Rp 936,471 | + 56% | |
| Transportation | + 10% | |||
| Transportation in Benin is 10% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 25,879,800 Franc (Rp 628,896,927) | Rp 479,608,000 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 496 Franc (Rp 12,042) | Rp 8,791 | + 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,000 Franc (Rp 291,608) | Rp 382,650 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 89% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin is 89% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Franc (Rp 29,161) | Rp 24,611 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,500 Franc (Rp 109,353) | Rp 90,441 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 23,373 Franc (Rp 567,968) | Rp 332,164 | + 71% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,200 Franc (Rp 29,161) | Rp 45,296 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,360 Franc (Rp 57,357) | Rp 23,390 | + 145% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,932 Franc (Rp 71,261) | Rp 32,514 | + 119% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,408 Franc (Rp 34,211) | Rp 15,188 | + 125% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,556 Franc (Rp 37,809) | Rp 12,682 | + 198% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,373 Franc (Rp 154,864) | Rp 81,236 | + 91% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin is 6% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,250 Franc (Rp 370,585) | Rp 211,083 | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (Rp 72,902) | Rp 98,679 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 460,234 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,249 Franc (Rp 370,556) | Rp 497,062 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,022 Franc (Rp 122,043) | Rp 118,309 | + 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,400 Franc (Rp 58,322) | Rp 45,661 | + 28% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 988 Franc (Rp 23,997) | Rp 54,748 | - 56% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Rp 7,809,260 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (Rp 1,458) | Rp 1,846 | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,667 Franc (Rp 769,523) | Rp 521,125 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 Franc (Rp 36,451) | Rp 24,789 | + 47% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,743 prices entered by 331 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Benin is 21% more expensive than in Indonesia
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