Cost of living in Benin compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,177 Franc (¥943) | ¥1,041 | - 9% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,715 Franc (¥1,223) | ¥713 | + 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,826 Franc (¥515) | ¥467 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,235 Franc (¥225) | ¥215 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,532 Franc (¥279) | ¥287 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 975 Franc (¥178) | ¥484 | - 63% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,309 Franc (¥238) | ¥1,246 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,183 Franc (¥398) | ¥610 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 771 Franc (¥140) | ¥381 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 831 Franc (¥151) | ¥267 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,355 Franc (¥1,157) | ¥1,801 | - 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,504 Franc (¥456) | ¥223 | + 105% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,100 Franc (¥200) | ¥242 | - 17% | |
| Housing | - 30% | |||
| Housing in Benin is 30% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 563,044 Franc (¥102,526) | ¥197,391 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 341,304 Franc (¥62,149) | ¥112,128 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 Franc (¥3,642) | ¥15,296 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 300,000 Franc (¥54,628) | ¥119,023 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 165,000 Franc (¥30,045) | ¥92,673 | - 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (¥4,552) | ¥11,742 | - 61% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,692 Franc (¥8,320) | ¥3,714 | + 124% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 267,532 Franc (¥48,716) | ¥37,069 | + 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,294 Franc (¥18,263) | ¥10,892 | + 68% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,500 Franc (¥819) | ¥749 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,906 | - | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Benin is 20% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 17,647 Franc (¥3,213) | ¥6,528 | - 51% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 40,000 Franc (¥7,284) | ¥4,644 | + 57% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 37,941 Franc (¥6,909) | ¥7,956 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,000 Franc (¥10,926) | ¥13,013 | - 16% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Benin is 9% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,936,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 491 Franc (¥89) | ¥143 | - 37% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥9,633 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 40% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (¥91) | ¥1,406 | - 94% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc (¥910) | ¥929 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,000 Franc (¥3,096) | ¥8,740 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,200 Franc (¥219) | ¥554 | - 61% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,360 Franc (¥430) | ¥669 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,932 Franc (¥534) | ¥525 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,498 Franc (¥273) | ¥218 | + 25% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,556 Franc (¥283) | ¥251 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,373 Franc (¥1,160) | ¥2,654 | - 56% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin is 29% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,500 Franc (¥2,276) | ¥3,633 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (¥546) | ¥3,165 | - 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥15,347 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,249 Franc (¥2,777) | ¥6,734 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,022 Franc (¥915) | ¥809 | + 13% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,400 Franc (¥437) | ¥511 | - 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,089 Franc (¥198) | ¥509 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥47,454 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 43,005 Franc (¥7,831) | ¥8,766 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 Franc (¥273) | ¥477 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,409 prices entered by 213 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2020.
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Cost of living in Benin is 21% cheaper than in Japan
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