Cost of living in Benin compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 56% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin is 56% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,177 Franc (3,098 ₦) | 2,244 ₦ | + 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 6,715 Franc (4,018 ₦) | 1,552 ₦ | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,826 Franc (1,691 ₦) | 939 ₦ | + 80% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,235 Franc (739 ₦) | 802 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,532 Franc (917 ₦) | 551 ₦ | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 975 Franc (584 ₦) | 686 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,309 Franc (783 ₦) | 2,314 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,183 Franc (1,306 ₦) | 1,258 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 771 Franc (461 ₦) | 647 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 831 Franc (497 ₦) | 328 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,355 Franc (3,802 ₦) | 2,879 ₦ | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 2,504 Franc (1,498 ₦) | 360 ₦ | + 316% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,100 Franc (658 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Housing | - 4% | |||
| Housing in Benin is 4% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 563,044 Franc (336,901 ₦) | 450,052 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 341,304 Franc (204,221 ₦) | 277,945 ₦ | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 Franc (11,967 ₦) | 20,990 ₦ | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 300,000 Franc (179,507 ₦) | 336,264 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 165,000 Franc (98,729 ₦) | 280,671 ₦ | - 65% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (14,959 ₦) | 12,211 ₦ | + 22% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 45,692 Franc (27,340 ₦) | 8,757 ₦ | + 212% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 267,532 Franc (160,080 ₦) | 84,820 ₦ | + 89% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,294 Franc (60,012 ₦) | 31,502 ₦ | + 91% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,500 Franc (2,693 ₦) | 1,122 ₦ | + 140% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,192 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | + 106% | |||
| Clothes in Benin is 106% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 17,647 Franc (10,559 ₦) | 7,198 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 40,000 Franc (23,934 ₦) | 10,494 ₦ | + 128% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 37,941 Franc (22,702 ₦) | 14,247 ₦ | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,000 Franc (35,901 ₦) | 21,849 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Benin is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 1,792,100 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 491 Franc (294 ₦) | 148 ₦ | + 99% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 16,973 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin is 41% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (299 ₦) | 969 ₦ | - 69% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc (2,992 ₦) | 2,812 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 17,000 Franc (10,172 ₦) | 6,906 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,200 Franc (718 ₦) | 1,561 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,360 Franc (1,412 ₦) | 1,081 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,932 Franc (1,755 ₦) | 1,092 ₦ | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,498 Franc (896 ₦) | 333 ₦ | + 169% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,556 Franc (931 ₦) | 488 ₦ | + 91% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,373 Franc (3,813 ₦) | 2,448 ₦ | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,500 Franc (7,479 ₦) | 5,246 ₦ | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (1,795 ₦) | 3,961 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 16,149 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,249 Franc (9,124 ₦) | 17,569 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,022 Franc (3,005 ₦) | 2,268 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,400 Franc (1,436 ₦) | 2,077 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,089 Franc (652 ₦) | 567 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 68,273 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 34 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 43,005 Franc (25,732 ₦) | 15,010 ₦ | + 71% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 Franc (898 ₦) | 463 ₦ | + 94% | |
| TOTAL | + 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,112 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 22, 2020.
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Cost of living in Benin is 19% more expensive than in Nigeria
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