- Cost of Living
- Benin
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Benin compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin is 41% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,595 Franc (2,871 ₦) | 2,239 ₦ | + 28% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6,715 Franc (4,195 ₦) | 2,149 ₦ | + 95% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,826 Franc (1,766 ₦) | 928 ₦ | + 90% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,151 Franc (719 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,385 Franc (865 ₦) | 582 ₦ | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 975 Franc (609 ₦) | 662 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,527 Franc (954 ₦) | 2,067 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,183 Franc (1,364 ₦) | 1,133 ₦ | + 20% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 771 Franc (482 ₦) | 843 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 780 Franc (487 ₦) | 330 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,355 Franc (3,970 ₦) | 2,306 ₦ | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,034 Franc (1,270 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 239% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 915 Franc (572 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 55% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Benin is 23% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 479,412 Franc (299,480 ₦) | 368,693 ₦ | - 19% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 325,974 Franc (203,630 ₦) | 224,250 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 50,000 Franc (31,234 ₦) | 27,191 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 225,000 Franc (140,553 ₦) | 196,279 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 120,882 Franc (75,513 ₦) | 104,303 ₦ | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (15,617 ₦) | 13,539 ₦ | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 45,206 Franc (28,240 ₦) | 7,605 ₦ | + 271% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 267,532 Franc (167,122 ₦) | 111,992 ₦ | + 49% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,294 Franc (62,652 ₦) | 35,539 ₦ | + 76% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,500 Franc (2,811 ₦) | 1,244 ₦ | + 126% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,304 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | - 28% | |||
| Clothes in Benin is 28% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 17,647 Franc (11,024 ₦) | 6,498 ₦ | + 70% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,000 Franc (3,123 ₦) | 10,330 ₦ | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 37,941 Franc (23,701 ₦) | 15,510 ₦ | + 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,000 Franc (37,481 ₦) | 28,860 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Benin is 40% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 25,879,800 Franc (16,166,634 ₦) | 5,470,950 ₦ | + 195% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 496 Franc (310 ₦) | 153 ₦ | + 102% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,000 Franc (7,496 ₦) | 12,095 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin is 49% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Franc (750 ₦) | 1,712 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,500 Franc (2,811 ₦) | 1,740 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 23,373 Franc (14,600 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | + 91% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,200 Franc (750 ₦) | 1,581 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,360 Franc (1,474 ₦) | 1,106 ₦ | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,932 Franc (1,832 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | + 37% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,408 Franc (879 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 125% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,556 Franc (972 ₦) | 478 ₦ | + 103% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,373 Franc (3,981 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | + 150% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin is 1% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,250 Franc (9,526 ₦) | 5,427 ₦ | + 76% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (1,874 ₦) | 3,246 ₦ | - 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 (9,526 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,022 Franc (3,137 ₦) | 2,655 ₦ | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,400 Franc (1,499 ₦) | 1,656 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 988 Franc (617 ₦) | 575 ₦ | + 7% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 178,983 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (37 ₦) | 62 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,667 Franc (19,782 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | + 34% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 Franc (937 ₦) | 473 ₦ | + 98% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,404 prices entered by 124 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
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Cost of living in Benin is 26% more expensive than in Nigeria
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