Cost of living in Benin compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin is 11% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Benin | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,338 Franc (4,792 ₦) | 2,666 ₦ | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,130 Franc (3,123 ₦) | 3,057 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,235 Franc (934 ₦) | 1,497 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,356 Franc (1,025 ₦) | 1,447 ₦ | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,006 Franc (761 ₦) | 1,082 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 394 Franc (298 ₦) | 1,151 ₦ | - 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,576 Franc (1,192 ₦) | 1,257 ₦ | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,250 Franc (945 ₦) | 1,567 ₦ | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 950 Franc (718 ₦) | 1,213 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 532 Franc (402 ₦) | 511 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,412 Franc (2,580 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,318 Franc (996 ₦) | 535 ₦ | + 86% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 364 Franc (276 ₦) | 568 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Benin is 37% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Benin | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 377,723 Franc (285,600 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 300,000 Franc (226,833 ₦) | 480,899 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Franc (45,367 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 441,651 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 270,421 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,000 Franc (9,073 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 89% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25,000 Franc (18,903 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 98,235 Franc (74,276 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc (56,708 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,306 Franc (2,500 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (1,512 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Benin is 17% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Benin | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,481 Franc (11,705 ₦) | 8,462 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,294 Franc (7,783 ₦) | 12,300 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 19,706 Franc (14,900 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,294 Franc (50,126 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Benin is 24% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Benin | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 8,000,000 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 650 Franc (491 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,000 Franc (8,317 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin is 15% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Benin | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (2,268 ₦) | 383 ₦ | + 493% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc (3,781 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 132% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (7,561 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,200 Franc (907 ₦) | 2,247 ₦ | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,447 Franc (1,094 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (1,512 ₦) | 1,660 ₦ | - 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,471 Franc (1,112 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,441 Franc (1,090 ₦) | 663 ₦ | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 1,692 ₦ | - | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Benin | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (11,342 ₦) | 8,546 ₦ | + 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,706 Franc (6,583 ₦) | 6,169 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (15,122 ₦) | 8,826 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (11,342 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,059 Franc (1,557 ₦) | 3,233 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,588 Franc (2,713 ₦) | 1,074 ₦ | + 153% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (454 ₦) | 500 ₦ | - 9% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 137,406 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 55 Franc (41 ₦) | 24 ₦ | + 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,062 Franc (17,438 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 519 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | - 22% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 328 prices entered by 51 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in Benin is 22% cheaper than in Nigeria
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