Cost of living in Benin compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin is 35% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,338 Franc (¥1,256) | ¥947 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,130 Franc (¥819) | ¥693 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,235 Franc (¥245) | ¥417 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,356 Franc (¥269) | ¥204 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,006 Franc (¥199) | ¥238 | - 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 394 Franc (¥78) | ¥653 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,576 Franc (¥312) | ¥888 | - 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,250 Franc (¥248) | ¥786 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 950 Franc (¥188) | ¥389 | - 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 532 Franc (¥105) | ¥306 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,412 Franc (¥676) | ¥1,339 | - 50% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,318 Franc (¥261) | ¥183 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 364 Franc (¥72) | ¥246 | - 71% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Benin is 24% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ¥292,182 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ¥166,938 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 38,682 Franc (¥7,666) | ¥25,258 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ¥145,026 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥81,047 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,000 Franc (¥2,378) | ¥13,235 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 15,839 Franc (¥3,139) | ¥3,869 | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 98,235 Franc (¥19,468) | ¥55,604 | - 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc (¥14,864) | ¥12,951 | + 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,306 Franc (¥655) | ¥778 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (¥396) | ¥2,599 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 46% | |||
| Clothes in Benin is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 19,647 Franc (¥3,894) | ¥6,849 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,294 Franc (¥2,040) | ¥4,780 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 19,706 Franc (¥3,905) | ¥8,249 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,294 Franc (¥13,138) | ¥12,511 | + 5% | |
| Transportation | - 56% | |||
| Transportation in Benin is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,585,890 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 515 Franc (¥102) | ¥135 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,000 Franc (¥2,180) | ¥10,445 | - 79% | |
| Personal Care | - 37% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (¥595) | ¥1,225 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc (¥991) | ¥1,626 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (¥1,982) | ¥6,148 | - 68% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,200 Franc (¥238) | ¥812 | - 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,447 Franc (¥287) | ¥655 | - 56% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (¥396) | ¥501 | - 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,471 Franc (¥291) | ¥170 | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,441 Franc (¥286) | ¥229 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥2,983 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin is 45% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (¥2,973) | ¥3,633 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,706 Franc (¥1,725) | ¥3,632 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (¥3,964) | ¥12,969 | - 69% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (¥2,973) | ¥6,378 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,059 Franc (¥408) | ¥1,122 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,588 Franc (¥711) | ¥432 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (¥119) | ¥556 | - 79% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥51,985 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 55 Franc (¥11) | ¥40 | - 73% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,062 Franc (¥4,571) | ¥9,497 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,800 Franc (¥357) | ¥525 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 844 prices entered by 141 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 03, 2021.
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Cost of living in Benin is 40% cheaper than in Japan
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