- Cost of Living
- Benin
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Benin compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin is 42% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,543 Franc (2,842 ₦) | 2,288 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6,715 Franc (4,201 ₦) | 1,990 ₦ | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,826 Franc (1,768 ₦) | 994 ₦ | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,151 Franc (720 ₦) | 863 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,385 Franc (866 ₦) | 574 ₦ | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 975 Franc (610 ₦) | 624 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,527 Franc (955 ₦) | 2,080 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,183 Franc (1,366 ₦) | 1,187 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 771 Franc (482 ₦) | 931 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 780 Franc (488 ₦) | 339 ₦ | + 44% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,355 Franc (3,975 ₦) | 2,371 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,034 Franc (1,272 ₦) | 374 ₦ | + 240% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 915 Franc (572 ₦) | 374 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Benin is 22% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 479,412 Franc (299,895 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 325,974 Franc (203,912 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 50,000 Franc (31,277 ₦) | 27,010 ₦ | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 225,000 Franc (140,748 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 120,882 Franc (75,617 ₦) | 125,903 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (15,639 ₦) | 16,128 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 45,206 Franc (28,279 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | + 366% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 267,532 Franc (167,354 ₦) | 115,445 ₦ | + 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,294 Franc (62,739 ₦) | 35,316 ₦ | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,500 Franc (2,815 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 156% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,488 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | - 30% | |||
| Clothes in Benin is 30% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 17,647 Franc (11,039 ₦) | 6,787 ₦ | + 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,000 Franc (3,128 ₦) | 10,295 ₦ | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 37,941 Franc (23,734 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,000 Franc (37,533 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | + 35% | |
| Transportation | + 55% | |||
| Transportation in Benin is 55% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 25,879,800 Franc (16,189,035 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 196% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 496 Franc (310 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,000 Franc (7,507 ₦) | 10,211 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin is 52% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Franc (751 ₦) | 1,599 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,500 Franc (2,815 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 23,373 Franc (14,621 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | + 104% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,200 Franc (751 ₦) | 1,414 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,360 Franc (1,476 ₦) | 1,145 ₦ | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,932 Franc (1,834 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,408 Franc (881 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 119% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,556 Franc (973 ₦) | 487 ₦ | + 100% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,373 Franc (3,986 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | + 170% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin is 8% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,250 Franc (9,540 ₦) | 5,419 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (1,877 ₦) | 3,209 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 17,434 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,249 Franc (9,539 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,022 Franc (3,142 ₦) | 2,556 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,400 Franc (1,501 ₦) | 1,457 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 988 Franc (618 ₦) | 562 ₦ | + 10% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 186,359 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (38 ₦) | 43 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,667 Franc (19,809 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 Franc (938 ₦) | 471 ₦ | + 99% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,510 prices entered by 129 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
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Cost of living in Benin is 30% more expensive than in Nigeria
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