Cost of living in Benin compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin is 10% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Benin | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,338 Franc (руб 593) | руб 466 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,130 Franc (руб 386) | руб 308 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,235 Franc (руб 116) | руб 177 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,356 Franc (руб 127) | руб 78 | + 62% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,006 Franc (руб 94) | руб 115 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 394 Franc (руб 37) | руб 206 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,576 Franc (руб 148) | руб 410 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,250 Franc (руб 117) | руб 114 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 950 Franc (руб 89) | руб 59 | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 532 Franc (руб 50) | руб 69 | - 28% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,412 Franc (руб 319) | руб 631 | - 49% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,318 Franc (руб 123) | руб 130 | - 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 364 Franc (руб 34) | руб 36 | - 5% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Benin is 5% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Benin | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | руб 62,658 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | руб 44,642 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 38,682 Franc (руб 3,619) | руб 8,116 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | руб 36,661 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | руб 26,502 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,000 Franc (руб 1,123) | руб 4,494 | - 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 15,839 Franc (руб 1,482) | руб 525 | + 182% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 98,235 Franc (руб 9,192) | руб 29,351 | - 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc (руб 7,017) | руб 8,731 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,306 Franc (руб 309) | руб 490 | - 37% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (руб 187) | руб 773 | - 76% | |
| Clothes | - 66% | |||
| Clothes in Benin is 66% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Benin | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,481 Franc (руб 1,448) | руб 5,378 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,294 Franc (руб 963) | руб 3,420 | - 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 19,706 Franc (руб 1,844) | руб 6,726 | - 73% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,294 Franc (руб 6,203) | руб 7,140 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Benin is 17% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Benin | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 1,924,830 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 515 Franc (руб 48) | руб 50 | - 4% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,000 Franc (руб 1,029) | руб 1,664 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | - 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin is 17% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Benin | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (руб 281) | руб 466 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc (руб 468) | руб 459 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (руб 936) | руб 1,425 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,200 Franc (руб 112) | руб 300 | - 63% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,447 Franc (руб 135) | руб 210 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (руб 187) | руб 248 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,471 Franc (руб 138) | руб 101 | + 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,441 Franc (руб 135) | руб 123 | + 9% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | руб 662 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin is 20% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Benin | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (руб 1,403) | руб 1,583 | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,706 Franc (руб 815) | руб 572 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (руб 1,871) | руб 3,947 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (руб 1,403) | руб 4,452 | - 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,059 Franc (руб 193) | руб 394 | - 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,588 Franc (руб 336) | руб 190 | + 77% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (руб 56) | руб 231 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 48,530 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 55 Franc (руб 5.12) | руб 2.66 | + 93% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,062 Franc (руб 2,158) | руб 2,624 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,800 Franc (руб 168) | руб 171 | - 1% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,014 prices entered by 415 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2022.
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Cost of living in Benin is 16% cheaper than in Russia
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