Cost of living in Benin compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin is 17% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,338 Franc (4,477 ₦) | 2,074 ₦ | + 116% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,130 Franc (2,917 ₦) | 2,369 ₦ | + 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,235 Franc (873 ₦) | 1,030 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,356 Franc (958 ₦) | 752 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,006 Franc (711 ₦) | 708 ₦ | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 394 Franc (278 ₦) | 533 ₦ | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,576 Franc (1,114 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,250 Franc (883 ₦) | 847 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 950 Franc (671 ₦) | 961 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 532 Franc (375 ₦) | 440 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,412 Franc (2,410 ₦) | 2,826 ₦ | - 15% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,318 Franc (931 ₦) | 306 ₦ | + 204% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 364 Franc (257 ₦) | 361 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 1% | |||
| Housing in Benin is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 427,015 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 169,522 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 38,682 Franc (27,323 ₦) | 31,646 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 125,257 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 115,758 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,000 Franc (8,476 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | - 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 15,839 Franc (11,188 ₦) | 9,971 ₦ | + 12% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 98,235 Franc (69,388 ₦) | 75,224 ₦ | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc (52,976 ₦) | 31,266 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,306 Franc (2,335 ₦) | 1,281 ₦ | + 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (1,413 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 41% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Benin is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 19,647 Franc (13,878 ₦) | 6,646 ₦ | + 109% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,294 Franc (7,271 ₦) | 11,438 ₦ | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 19,706 Franc (13,919 ₦) | 16,911 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,294 Franc (46,827 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | + 127% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Benin is 8% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 7,702,020 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 515 Franc (364 ₦) | 144 ₦ | + 152% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,000 Franc (7,770 ₦) | 12,525 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin is 13% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (2,119 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc (3,532 ₦) | 2,343 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (7,064 ₦) | 15,181 ₦ | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,200 Franc (848 ₦) | 1,323 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,447 Franc (1,022 ₦) | 902 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (1,413 ₦) | 1,815 ₦ | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,471 Franc (1,039 ₦) | 354 ₦ | + 194% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,441 Franc (1,018 ₦) | 520 ₦ | + 96% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 2,337 ₦ | - | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (10,595 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | + 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,706 Franc (6,149 ₦) | 3,848 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (14,127 ₦) | 13,722 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (10,595 ₦) | 27,860 ₦ | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,059 Franc (1,454 ₦) | 2,455 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,588 Franc (2,535 ₦) | 1,814 ₦ | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (424 ₦) | 511 ₦ | - 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 163,040 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 55 Franc (39 ₦) | 33 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,062 Franc (16,290 ₦) | 16,561 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,800 Franc (1,271 ₦) | 541 ₦ | + 135% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 821 prices entered by 66 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 24, 2021.
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Cost of living in Benin is about the same as in Nigeria
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