- Cost of Living
- Benin
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Benin compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 95% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin is 95% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,595 Franc (руб 529) | руб 359 | + 47% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6,715 Franc (руб 772) | руб 278 | + 178% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,826 Franc (руб 325) | руб 134 | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,151 Franc (руб 132) | руб 65 | + 104% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,385 Franc (руб 159) | руб 81 | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 975 Franc (руб 112) | руб 138 | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,527 Franc (руб 176) | руб 310 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,183 Franc (руб 251) | руб 93 | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 771 Franc (руб 89) | руб 35 | + 154% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 780 Franc (руб 90) | руб 60 | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,355 Franc (руб 731) | руб 532 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,034 Franc (руб 234) | руб 96 | + 144% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 915 Franc (руб 105) | руб 32 | + 229% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Benin is 22% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 479,412 Franc (руб 55,149) | руб 75,340 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 325,974 Franc (руб 37,498) | руб 39,678 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 50,000 Franc (руб 5,752) | руб 6,137 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 225,000 Franc (руб 25,883) | руб 38,444 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 120,882 Franc (руб 13,906) | руб 24,360 | - 43% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (руб 2,876) | руб 3,704 | - 22% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 45,206 Franc (руб 5,200) | руб 478 | + 987% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 267,532 Franc (руб 30,776) | руб 26,419 | + 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,294 Franc (руб 11,537) | руб 6,120 | + 89% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,500 Franc (руб 518) | руб 403 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 509 | - | |
| Clothes | - 62% | |||
| Clothes in Benin is 62% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 17,647 Franc (руб 2,030) | руб 5,511 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,000 Franc (руб 575) | руб 3,037 | - 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 37,941 Franc (руб 4,365) | руб 5,637 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,000 Franc (руб 6,902) | руб 7,478 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 45% | |||
| Transportation in Benin is 45% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 25,879,800 Franc (руб 2,977,081) | руб 1,208,140 | + 146% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 496 Franc (руб 57) | руб 43 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,000 Franc (руб 1,380) | руб 1,702 | - 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 52% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin is 52% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Franc (руб 138) | руб 324 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,500 Franc (руб 518) | руб 508 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 23,373 Franc (руб 2,689) | руб 1,237 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,200 Franc (руб 138) | руб 230 | - 40% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,360 Franc (руб 272) | руб 166 | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,932 Franc (руб 337) | руб 211 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,408 Franc (руб 162) | руб 71 | + 128% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,556 Franc (руб 179) | руб 104 | + 72% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,373 Franc (руб 733) | руб 515 | + 42% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin is 4% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,250 Franc (руб 1,754) | руб 1,688 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (руб 345) | руб 682 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,430 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,249 Franc (руб 1,754) | руб 3,292 | - 47% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,022 Franc (руб 578) | руб 379 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,400 Franc (руб 276) | руб 177 | + 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 988 Franc (руб 114) | руб 234 | - 52% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | руб 31,513 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (руб 7) | руб 4.86 | + 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,667 Franc (руб 3,643) | руб 3,232 | + 13% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 Franc (руб 173) | руб 140 | + 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,243 prices entered by 842 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 20, 2019.
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Cost of living in Benin is 29% more expensive than in Russia
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