Cost of living in Benin compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin is 24% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Benin | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 2,500 Franc (руб 347) | руб 494 | - 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,000 Franc (руб 972) | руб 361 | + 169% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,235 Franc (руб 171) | руб 213 | - 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,300 Franc (руб 180) | руб 86 | + 109% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,103 Franc (руб 153) | руб 137 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,500 Franc (руб 208) | руб 208 | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,576 Franc (руб 219) | руб 441 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,250 Franc (руб 174) | руб 128 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 900 Franc (руб 125) | руб 58 | + 114% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (руб 69) | руб 84 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,000 Franc (руб 1,110) | руб 692 | + 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,318 Franc (руб 183) | руб 175 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 364 Franc (руб 51) | руб 43 | + 18% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Benin is 9% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Benin | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 377,723 Franc (руб 52,429) | руб 102,249 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 300,000 Franc (руб 41,641) | руб 56,047 | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Franc (руб 8,328) | руб 7,760 | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | руб 52,573 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | руб 33,044 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,000 Franc (руб 1,666) | руб 5,587 | - 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 17,576 Franc (руб 2,440) | руб 958 | + 155% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 98,235 Franc (руб 13,635) | руб 20,885 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc (руб 10,410) | руб 7,221 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,306 Franc (руб 459) | руб 548 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,000 Franc (руб 694) | руб 618 | + 12% | |
| Clothes | - 38% | |||
| Clothes in Benin is 38% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Benin | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 35,000 Franc (руб 4,858) | руб 6,816 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,294 Franc (руб 1,429) | руб 3,176 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 19,706 Franc (руб 2,735) | руб 7,907 | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,294 Franc (руб 9,202) | руб 6,921 | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Benin is 8% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Benin | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 2,485,230 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 690 Franc (руб 96) | руб 56 | + 72% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 2,318 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin is 20% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Benin | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (руб 416) | руб 270 | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc (руб 694) | руб 515 | + 35% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (руб 1,388) | руб 1,977 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,500 Franc (руб 486) | руб 320 | + 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,447 Franc (руб 201) | руб 187 | + 8% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (руб 278) | руб 172 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,471 Franc (руб 204) | руб 123 | + 66% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,441 Franc (руб 200) | руб 132 | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | руб 589 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin is 4% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Benin | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (руб 2,082) | руб 1,593 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,000 Franc (руб 555) | руб 680 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (руб 2,776) | руб 6,005 | - 54% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 45,000 Franc (руб 6,246) | руб 3,237 | + 93% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,500 Franc (руб 625) | руб 473 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 Franc (руб 416) | руб 177 | + 135% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (руб 83) | руб 236 | - 65% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 50,539 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 55 Franc (руб 8) | руб 23 | - 67% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,062 Franc (руб 3,201) | руб 3,349 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,000 Franc (руб 416) | руб 197 | + 112% | |
| TOTAL | + 2% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 1,819 prices entered by 164 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Benin is about the same as in Russia
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