Cost of living in Benin compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 61% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin is 61% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,338 Franc (руб 873) | руб 399 | + 119% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,130 Franc (руб 569) | руб 283 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,235 Franc (руб 170) | руб 143 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,356 Franc (руб 187) | руб 65 | + 186% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,006 Franc (руб 139) | руб 88 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 394 Franc (руб 54) | руб 129 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,576 Franc (руб 217) | руб 345 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,250 Franc (руб 172) | руб 108 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 950 Franc (руб 131) | руб 35 | + 274% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 532 Franc (руб 73) | руб 66 | + 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,412 Franc (руб 470) | руб 583 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,318 Franc (руб 182) | руб 109 | + 66% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 364 Franc (руб 50) | руб 29 | + 75% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Benin is 4% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | руб 68,166 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | руб 37,974 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 38,682 Franc (руб 5,330) | руб 6,392 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | руб 31,618 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | руб 22,018 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,000 Franc (руб 1,654) | руб 4,038 | - 59% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 15,839 Franc (руб 2,183) | руб 448 | + 387% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 98,235 Franc (руб 13,536) | руб 24,813 | - 45% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc (руб 10,335) | руб 6,723 | + 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,306 Franc (руб 456) | руб 416 | + 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (руб 276) | руб 926 | - 70% | |
| Clothes | - 39% | |||
| Clothes in Benin is 39% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,481 Franc (руб 2,133) | руб 4,661 | - 54% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,294 Franc (руб 1,418) | руб 2,580 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 19,706 Franc (руб 2,715) | руб 5,596 | - 51% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,294 Franc (руб 9,135) | руб 6,714 | + 36% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Benin is 6% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 1,237,120 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 515 Franc (руб 71) | руб 47 | + 51% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,000 Franc (руб 1,516) | руб 1,548 | - 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin is 27% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (руб 413) | руб 476 | - 13% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc (руб 689) | руб 504 | + 37% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (руб 1,378) | руб 1,289 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,200 Franc (руб 165) | руб 311 | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,447 Franc (руб 199) | руб 183 | + 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (руб 276) | руб 206 | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,471 Franc (руб 203) | руб 77 | + 162% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,441 Franc (руб 199) | руб 97 | + 104% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | руб 580 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (руб 2,067) | руб 1,480 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,706 Franc (руб 1,200) | руб 574 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (руб 2,756) | руб 5,826 | - 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (руб 2,067) | руб 3,401 | - 39% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,059 Franc (руб 284) | руб 387 | - 27% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,588 Franc (руб 494) | руб 168 | + 195% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (руб 83) | руб 221 | - 63% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 38,001 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 55 Franc (руб 8) | руб 7 | + 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,062 Franc (руб 3,178) | руб 3,491 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,800 Franc (руб 248) | руб 160 | + 55% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,815 prices entered by 713 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 05, 2021.
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Cost of living in Benin is 12% more expensive than in Russia
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