Cost of living in Benin compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin is 58% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,748 Franc (руб 904) | руб 407 | + 122% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,000 Franc (руб 817) | руб 265 | + 208% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,000 Franc (руб 117) | руб 147 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,090 Franc (руб 127) | руб 67 | + 90% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,002 Franc (руб 117) | руб 88 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc (руб 58) | руб 147 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,020 Franc (руб 119) | руб 324 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,183 Franc (руб 255) | руб 98 | + 161% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,300 Franc (руб 152) | руб 34 | + 342% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc (руб 58) | руб 64 | - 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 Franc (руб 233) | руб 591 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,555 Franc (руб 181) | руб 102 | + 77% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (руб 35) | руб 32 | + 9% | |
| Housing | + 6% | |||
| Housing in Benin is 6% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | руб 71,169 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | руб 39,385 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 Franc (руб 2,333) | руб 6,163 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | руб 40,158 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | руб 24,350 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,000 Franc (руб 1,400) | руб 4,247 | - 67% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25,526 Franc (руб 2,978) | руб 417 | + 614% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 150,000 Franc (руб 17,499) | руб 26,540 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc (руб 8,750) | руб 6,255 | + 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,800 Franc (руб 210) | руб 462 | - 55% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (руб 233) | руб 628 | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Benin is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Franc (руб 3,500) | руб 5,495 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 26,259 Franc (руб 3,063) | руб 2,544 | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Franc (руб 1,750) | руб 5,941 | - 71% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 75,000 Franc (руб 8,750) | руб 6,606 | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Benin is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 1,358,270 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 446 Franc (руб 52) | руб 46 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,874 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc (руб 58) | руб 449 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 578 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (руб 1,167) | руб 1,374 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,200 Franc (руб 140) | руб 313 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,250 Franc (руб 146) | руб 167 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,932 Franc (руб 342) | руб 227 | + 51% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc (руб 117) | руб 82 | + 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc (руб 233) | руб 99 | + 135% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | руб 570 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin is 7% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | руб 1,511 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 12,000 Franc (руб 1,400) | руб 597 | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (руб 2,333) | руб 5,681 | - 59% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (руб 1,750) | руб 3,689 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,000 Franc (руб 350) | руб 394 | - 11% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc (руб 583) | руб 200 | + 191% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 555 Franc (руб 65) | руб 215 | - 70% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 31,375 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc (руб 5.83) | руб 2.24 | + 161% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,496 Franc (руб 2,391) | руб 3,654 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,800 Franc (руб 210) | руб 155 | + 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,814 prices entered by 493 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2020.
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Cost of living in Benin is 10% more expensive than in Russia
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