- Cost of Living
- Benin
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Benin compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,543 Franc (¥892) | ¥1,037 | - 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6,715 Franc (¥1,319) | ¥692 | + 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,826 Franc (¥555) | ¥436 | + 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,151 Franc (¥226) | ¥203 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,385 Franc (¥272) | ¥287 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 975 Franc (¥192) | ¥777 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,527 Franc (¥300) | ¥927 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,183 Franc (¥429) | ¥688 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 771 Franc (¥151) | ¥416 | - 64% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 780 Franc (¥153) | ¥277 | - 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,355 Franc (¥1,248) | ¥1,538 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,034 Franc (¥400) | ¥199 | + 101% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 915 Franc (¥180) | ¥198 | - 9% | |
| Housing | - 34% | |||
| Housing in Benin is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 479,412 Franc (¥94,180) | ¥223,053 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 325,974 Franc (¥64,038) | ¥126,664 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 50,000 Franc (¥9,823) | ¥21,159 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 225,000 Franc (¥44,201) | ¥113,754 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 120,882 Franc (¥23,747) | ¥74,885 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (¥4,911) | ¥12,611 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 45,206 Franc (¥8,881) | ¥4,094 | + 117% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 267,532 Franc (¥52,557) | ¥55,558 | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,294 Franc (¥19,703) | ¥16,830 | + 17% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,500 Franc (¥884) | ¥693 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,849 | - | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Benin is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 17,647 Franc (¥3,467) | ¥6,923 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,000 Franc (¥982) | ¥4,304 | - 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 37,941 Franc (¥7,454) | ¥8,395 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,000 Franc (¥11,787) | ¥13,972 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Benin is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 25,879,800 Franc (¥5,084,087) | ¥2,510,720 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 496 Franc (¥97) | ¥145 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,000 Franc (¥2,357) | ¥11,257 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Franc (¥236) | ¥1,278 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,500 Franc (¥884) | ¥1,016 | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 23,373 Franc (¥4,592) | ¥3,622 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,200 Franc (¥236) | ¥612 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,360 Franc (¥464) | ¥707 | - 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,932 Franc (¥576) | ¥455 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,408 Franc (¥277) | ¥137 | + 102% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,556 Franc (¥306) | ¥217 | + 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,373 Franc (¥1,252) | ¥2,939 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin is 48% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,250 Franc (¥2,996) | ¥4,071 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (¥589) | ¥3,365 | - 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥14,181 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,249 Franc (¥2,996) | ¥7,768 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,022 Franc (¥987) | ¥964 | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,400 Franc (¥471) | ¥487 | - 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 988 Franc (¥194) | ¥586 | - 67% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥49,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (¥12) | ¥56 | - 79% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,667 Franc (¥6,221) | ¥10,339 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 Franc (¥295) | ¥468 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,105 prices entered by 344 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 18, 2018.
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Cost of living in Benin is 35% cheaper than in Japan
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