Cost of living in Benin compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin is 28% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Benin | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,338 Franc (¥1,450) | ¥1,028 | + 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,130 Franc (¥945) | ¥723 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,235 Franc (¥283) | ¥519 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,356 Franc (¥310) | ¥197 | + 58% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,006 Franc (¥230) | ¥316 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 394 Franc (¥90) | ¥629 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,576 Franc (¥361) | ¥962 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,250 Franc (¥286) | ¥902 | - 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 950 Franc (¥217) | ¥574 | - 62% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 532 Franc (¥122) | ¥285 | - 57% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,412 Franc (¥780) | ¥1,208 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,318 Franc (¥301) | ¥184 | + 64% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 364 Franc (¥83) | ¥206 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 41% | |||
| Housing in Benin is 41% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Benin | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 377,723 Franc (¥86,403) | ¥326,267 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 300,000 Franc (¥68,624) | ¥171,772 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Franc (¥13,725) | ¥28,488 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ¥157,603 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥82,713 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,000 Franc (¥2,745) | ¥24,082 | - 89% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25,000 Franc (¥5,719) | ¥4,699 | + 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 98,235 Franc (¥22,471) | ¥47,482 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc (¥17,156) | ¥32,093 | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,306 Franc (¥756) | ¥1,313 | - 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (¥457) | ¥1,878 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 43% | |||
| Clothes in Benin is 43% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Benin | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,481 Franc (¥3,541) | ¥6,136 | - 42% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,294 Franc (¥2,355) | ¥5,199 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 19,706 Franc (¥4,508) | ¥8,989 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,294 Franc (¥15,165) | ¥13,588 | + 12% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Benin is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Benin | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,700,660 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 650 Franc (¥149) | ¥165 | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,000 Franc (¥2,516) | ¥10,143 | - 75% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Benin | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (¥686) | ¥2,497 | - 73% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc (¥1,144) | ¥1,967 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (¥2,287) | ¥5,380 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,200 Franc (¥274) | ¥650 | - 58% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,447 Franc (¥331) | ¥938 | - 65% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (¥457) | ¥702 | - 35% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,471 Franc (¥336) | ¥218 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,441 Franc (¥330) | ¥216 | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥3,927 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin is 38% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Benin | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (¥3,431) | ¥4,141 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,706 Franc (¥1,991) | ¥3,600 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (¥4,575) | ¥4,000 | + 14% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (¥3,431) | ¥5,993 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,059 Franc (¥471) | ¥984 | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,588 Franc (¥821) | ¥472 | + 74% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (¥137) | ¥575 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥101,122 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 55 Franc (¥13) | ¥52 | - 76% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,062 Franc (¥5,275) | ¥9,280 | - 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥592 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 766 prices entered by 108 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 27, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.22875
JPY
/
XOF
Cost of living in Benin is 41% cheaper than in Japan
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Japan
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 77% more expensive than in Japan
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is about the same as in Japan
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 5% more expensive than in Japan
- Cost of living in Angola is 24% cheaper than in Japan
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Japan
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 44% cheaper than in Japan
- Cost of living in Albania is 34% cheaper than in Japan