Cost of living in Benin compared to Japan
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| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Benin | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,338 Franc (¥1,316) | ¥1,145 | + 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,130 Franc (¥858) | ¥719 | + 19% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,235 Franc (¥257) | ¥437 | - 41% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,356 Franc (¥282) | ¥211 | + 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,006 Franc (¥209) | ¥282 | - 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 394 Franc (¥82) | ¥815 | - 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,576 Franc (¥327) | ¥951 | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,250 Franc (¥260) | ¥984 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 950 Franc (¥197) | ¥421 | - 53% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 532 Franc (¥110) | ¥268 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,412 Franc (¥709) | ¥1,770 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,318 Franc (¥274) | ¥217 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 364 Franc (¥76) | ¥225 | - 66% | |
| Housing | - 39% | |||
| Housing in Benin is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Benin | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 300,000 Franc (¥62,305) | ¥194,768 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ¥126,641 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 38,682 Franc (¥8,034) | ¥21,178 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ¥142,258 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥80,836 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,000 Franc (¥2,492) | ¥13,643 | - 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 15,839 Franc (¥3,289) | ¥3,988 | - 18% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 98,235 Franc (¥20,402) | ¥59,521 | - 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc (¥15,576) | ¥17,809 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,306 Franc (¥687) | ¥665 | + 3% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (¥415) | ¥2,700 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Benin is 44% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Benin | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,481 Franc (¥3,215) | ¥7,941 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,294 Franc (¥2,138) | ¥4,162 | - 49% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 19,706 Franc (¥4,093) | ¥7,471 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,294 Franc (¥13,768) | ¥15,388 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Benin is 69% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Benin | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,576,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 515 Franc (¥107) | ¥161 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,000 Franc (¥2,285) | ¥16,725 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 34% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Benin | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (¥623) | ¥1,370 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc (¥1,038) | ¥1,955 | - 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (¥2,077) | ¥3,523 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,200 Franc (¥249) | ¥2,205 | - 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,447 Franc (¥301) | ¥648 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (¥415) | ¥409 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,471 Franc (¥305) | ¥143 | + 114% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,441 Franc (¥299) | ¥184 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥3,583 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 46% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin is 46% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Benin | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (¥3,115) | ¥4,280 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,706 Franc (¥1,808) | ¥3,593 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (¥4,154) | ¥20,657 | - 80% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (¥3,115) | ¥6,242 | - 50% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,059 Franc (¥428) | ¥1,034 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,588 Franc (¥745) | ¥533 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (¥125) | ¥526 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥58,872 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 55 Franc (¥11) | ¥41 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,062 Franc (¥4,790) | ¥11,178 | - 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,800 Franc (¥374) | ¥554 | - 33% | |
| TOTAL | - 50% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 603 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2022.
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Cost of living in Benin is 50% cheaper than in Japan
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