Cost of living in Benin compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 65% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin is 65% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Benin | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,338 Franc (₨2,970) | ₨851 | + 249% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,130 Franc (₨1,935) | ₨952 | + 103% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,235 Franc (₨579) | ₨348 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,356 Franc (₨635) | ₨169 | + 275% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,006 Franc (₨472) | ₨282 | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 394 Franc (₨185) | ₨252 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,576 Franc (₨739) | ₨1,139 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,250 Franc (₨586) | ₨290 | + 102% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 950 Franc (₨445) | ₨122 | + 263% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 532 Franc (₨249) | ₨549 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,412 Franc (₨1,599) | ₨2,949 | - 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,318 Franc (₨617) | ₨289 | + 114% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 364 Franc (₨171) | ₨191 | - 11% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Benin is 27% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Benin | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 377,723 Franc (₨177,004) | ₨118,562 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 300,000 Franc (₨140,582) | ₨73,692 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Franc (₨28,116) | ₨23,696 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨59,994 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨50,948 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,000 Franc (₨5,623) | ₨20,196 | - 72% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25,000 Franc (₨11,715) | ₨2,076 | + 464% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 98,235 Franc (₨46,034) | ₨71,670 | - 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc (₨35,146) | ₨22,629 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,306 Franc (₨1,549) | ₨1,673 | - 7% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (₨937) | ₨1,564 | - 40% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Benin is 12% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Benin | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,481 Franc (₨7,254) | ₨3,426 | + 112% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,294 Franc (₨4,824) | ₨6,254 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 19,706 Franc (₨9,234) | ₨13,199 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,294 Franc (₨31,066) | ₨8,569 | + 263% | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Benin is 5% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Benin | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨4,456,060 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 650 Franc (₨305) | ₨270 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,000 Franc (₨5,155) | ₨4,626 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin is 27% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Benin | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (₨1,406) | ₨1,015 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc (₨2,343) | ₨1,391 | + 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (₨4,686) | ₨3,667 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,200 Franc (₨562) | ₨521 | + 8% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,447 Franc (₨678) | ₨922 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (₨937) | ₨736 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,471 Franc (₨689) | ₨249 | + 177% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,441 Franc (₨675) | ₨242 | + 179% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨860 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 39% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin is 39% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Benin | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (₨7,029) | ₨3,545 | + 98% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,706 Franc (₨4,080) | ₨2,089 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (₨9,372) | ₨2,959 | + 217% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (₨7,029) | ₨7,109 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,059 Franc (₨965) | ₨880 | + 10% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,588 Franc (₨1,681) | ₨669 | + 151% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (₨281) | ₨1,106 | - 75% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨119,622 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 55 Franc (₨26) | ₨3.79 | + 576% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,062 Franc (₨10,807) | ₨3,764 | + 187% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨415 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 27% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,763 prices entered by 459 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Benin is 27% more expensive than in Pakistan
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