- 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 | 4,595 Franc (¥873) | ¥1,006 | - 13% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6,715 Franc (¥1,276) | ¥711 | + 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,826 Franc (¥537) | ¥445 | + 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,151 Franc (¥219) | ¥198 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,385 Franc (¥263) | ¥270 | - 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 975 Franc (¥185) | ¥689 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,527 Franc (¥290) | ¥889 | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,183 Franc (¥415) | ¥637 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 771 Franc (¥147) | ¥430 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 780 Franc (¥148) | ¥262 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,355 Franc (¥1,207) | ¥1,549 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,034 Franc (¥386) | ¥212 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 915 Franc (¥174) | ¥195 | - 11% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Benin is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 479,412 Franc (¥91,088) | ¥242,113 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 325,974 Franc (¥61,935) | ¥121,422 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 50,000 Franc (¥9,500) | ¥21,895 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 225,000 Franc (¥42,750) | ¥116,929 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 120,882 Franc (¥22,967) | ¥79,022 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (¥4,750) | ¥12,611 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 45,206 Franc (¥8,589) | ¥4,156 | + 107% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 267,532 Franc (¥50,831) | ¥55,558 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,294 Franc (¥19,056) | ¥16,830 | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,500 Franc (¥855) | ¥693 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,827 | - | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Benin is 56% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 17,647 Franc (¥3,353) | ¥7,207 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,000 Franc (¥950) | ¥4,012 | - 76% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 37,941 Franc (¥7,209) | ¥8,544 | - 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,000 Franc (¥11,400) | ¥15,007 | - 24% | |
| Transportation | - 46% | |||
| Transportation in Benin is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 25,879,800 Franc (¥4,917,126) | ¥2,657,440 | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 496 Franc (¥94) | ¥147 | - 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,000 Franc (¥2,280) | ¥11,877 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin is 22% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Franc (¥228) | ¥1,278 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,500 Franc (¥855) | ¥1,016 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 23,373 Franc (¥4,441) | ¥4,123 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,200 Franc (¥228) | ¥630 | - 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,360 Franc (¥448) | ¥711 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,932 Franc (¥557) | ¥484 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,408 Franc (¥267) | ¥145 | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,556 Franc (¥296) | ¥213 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,373 Franc (¥1,211) | ¥2,946 | - 59% | |
| Entertainment | - 49% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,250 Franc (¥2,897) | ¥4,119 | - 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (¥570) | ¥3,373 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥12,005 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,249 Franc (¥2,897) | ¥8,157 | - 64% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,022 Franc (¥954) | ¥903 | + 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,400 Franc (¥456) | ¥498 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 988 Franc (¥188) | ¥551 | - 66% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥49,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (¥11) | ¥56 | - 80% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,667 Franc (¥6,017) | ¥10,056 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 Franc (¥285) | ¥474 | - 40% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,846 prices entered by 323 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2019.
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Cost of living in Benin is 38% cheaper than in Japan
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