Cost of living in Benin compared to Mexico
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| Food | - 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin is 37% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Benin | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,338 Franc (Mex$ 178) | Mex$ 289 | - 39% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,130 Franc (Mex$ 116) | Mex$ 155 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,235 Franc (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 72 | - 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,356 Franc (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 27 | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,006 Franc (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 46 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 394 Franc (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 27 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,576 Franc (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 93 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,250 Franc (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 49 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 950 Franc (Mex$ 27) | Mex$ 34 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 532 Franc (Mex$ 15) | Mex$ 29 | - 49% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,412 Franc (Mex$ 96) | Mex$ 259 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,318 Franc (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 35 | + 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 364 Franc (Mex$ 10) | Mex$ 25 | - 60% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Benin is 11% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Benin | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 377,723 Franc (Mex$ 10,580) | Mex$ 21,510 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 300,000 Franc (Mex$ 8,403) | Mex$ 10,385 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,681) | Mex$ 1,066 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Mex$ 12,828 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Mex$ 6,946 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,000 Franc (Mex$ 336) | Mex$ 804 | - 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25,000 Franc (Mex$ 700) | Mex$ 411 | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 98,235 Franc (Mex$ 2,752) | Mex$ 6,661 | - 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc (Mex$ 2,101) | Mex$ 2,609 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,306 Franc (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 113 | - 18% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 119 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 48% | |||
| Clothes in Benin is 48% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Benin | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,481 Franc (Mex$ 434) | Mex$ 951 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,294 Franc (Mex$ 288) | Mex$ 686 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 19,706 Franc (Mex$ 552) | Mex$ 1,708 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,294 Franc (Mex$ 1,857) | Mex$ 1,275 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Benin is 27% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Benin | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 388,651 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 650 Franc (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 23 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,000 Franc (Mex$ 308) | Mex$ 630 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin is 23% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Benin | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 86 | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc (Mex$ 140) | Mex$ 218 | - 36% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 280) | Mex$ 635 | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,200 Franc (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 91 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,447 Franc (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 58 | - 30% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 73 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,471 Franc (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 34 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,441 Franc (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 34 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 227 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin is 15% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Benin | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 420) | Mex$ 348 | + 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,706 Franc (Mex$ 244) | Mex$ 151 | + 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (Mex$ 560) | Mex$ 799 | - 30% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 420) | Mex$ 753 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,059 Franc (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 162 | - 64% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,588 Franc (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 79 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 47 | - 64% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 10,833 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 55 Franc (Mex$ 1.53) | Mex$ 2.29 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,062 Franc (Mex$ 646) | Mex$ 889 | - 27% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,000 Franc (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 81 | + 4% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 9,533 prices entered by 930 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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Cost of living in Benin is 25% cheaper than in Mexico
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