Cost of living in Benin compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin is 84% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Benin | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,500 Franc (₨1,219) | ₨916 | + 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,000 Franc (₨3,413) | ₨1,082 | + 215% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,235 Franc (₨602) | ₨533 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,300 Franc (₨634) | ₨230 | + 175% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,103 Franc (₨538) | ₨315 | + 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,500 Franc (₨731) | ₨165 | + 342% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,576 Franc (₨769) | ₨836 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,250 Franc (₨609) | ₨289 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 900 Franc (₨439) | ₨114 | + 284% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (₨244) | ₨391 | - 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,000 Franc (₨3,900) | ₨2,739 | + 42% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,318 Franc (₨642) | ₨216 | + 197% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 364 Franc (₨178) | ₨144 | + 23% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Benin is 29% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Benin | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 377,723 Franc (₨184,141) | ₨137,741 | + 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 300,000 Franc (₨146,251) | ₨58,708 | + 149% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Franc (₨29,250) | ₨21,580 | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨75,090 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨35,699 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,000 Franc (₨5,850) | ₨17,044 | - 66% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 17,576 Franc (₨8,568) | ₨2,308 | + 271% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 98,235 Franc (₨47,890) | ₨58,431 | - 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc (₨36,563) | ₨29,384 | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,306 Franc (₨1,612) | ₨1,281 | + 26% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Franc (₨2,438) | ₨625 | + 290% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Benin is 25% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Benin | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 35,000 Franc (₨17,063) | ₨4,832 | + 253% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,294 Franc (₨5,018) | ₨9,004 | - 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 19,706 Franc (₨9,607) | ₨13,089 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,294 Franc (₨32,319) | ₨13,255 | + 144% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Benin is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Benin | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,800,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 690 Franc (₨337) | ₨272 | + 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨4,030 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin is 61% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Benin | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (₨1,463) | ₨230 | + 537% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc (₨2,438) | ₨838 | + 191% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (₨4,875) | ₨3,307 | + 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,500 Franc (₨1,706) | ₨1,222 | + 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,447 Franc (₨706) | ₨649 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (₨975) | ₨557 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,471 Franc (₨717) | ₨396 | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,441 Franc (₨703) | ₨217 | + 223% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨495 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin is 36% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Benin | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (₨7,313) | ₨3,859 | + 89% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,000 Franc (₨1,950) | ₨1,827 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (₨9,750) | ₨6,844 | + 42% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 45,000 Franc (₨21,938) | ₨8,435 | + 160% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,500 Franc (₨2,194) | ₨2,877 | - 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 Franc (₨1,463) | ₨566 | + 158% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (₨293) | ₨965 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨149,999 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 55 Franc (₨27) | ₨255 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,062 Franc (₨11,243) | ₨5,226 | + 115% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,000 Franc (₨1,463) | ₨637 | + 129% | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 735 prices entered by 194 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2025.
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Cost of living in Benin is 11% more expensive than in Pakistan
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