Cost of living in Benin compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin is 46% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Benin | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,338 Franc (руб 1,005) | руб 484 | + 108% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,130 Franc (руб 655) | руб 392 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,235 Franc (руб 196) | руб 185 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,356 Franc (руб 215) | руб 84 | + 155% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,006 Franc (руб 160) | руб 116 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 394 Franc (руб 63) | руб 186 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,576 Franc (руб 250) | руб 442 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,250 Franc (руб 198) | руб 106 | + 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 950 Franc (руб 151) | руб 44 | + 242% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 532 Franc (руб 84) | руб 78 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,412 Franc (руб 541) | руб 672 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,318 Franc (руб 209) | руб 146 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 364 Franc (руб 58) | руб 42 | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Benin is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Benin | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 377,723 Franc (руб 59,919) | руб 88,544 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 300,000 Franc (руб 47,590) | руб 53,292 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Franc (руб 9,518) | руб 8,144 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | руб 43,955 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | руб 27,802 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,000 Franc (руб 1,904) | руб 4,477 | - 57% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25,000 Franc (руб 3,966) | руб 561 | + 607% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 98,235 Franc (руб 15,583) | руб 23,519 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc (руб 11,897) | руб 9,009 | + 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,306 Franc (руб 524) | руб 570 | - 8% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (руб 317) | руб 1,085 | - 71% | |
| Clothes | - 44% | |||
| Clothes in Benin is 44% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Benin | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,481 Franc (руб 2,456) | руб 5,182 | - 53% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,294 Franc (руб 1,633) | руб 3,266 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 19,706 Franc (руб 3,126) | руб 7,705 | - 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,294 Franc (руб 10,516) | руб 9,868 | + 7% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Benin is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Benin | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 2,483,820 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 650 Franc (руб 103) | руб 52 | + 100% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,000 Franc (руб 1,745) | руб 2,304 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin is 7% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Benin | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc (руб 476) | руб 562 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc (руб 793) | руб 657 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (руб 1,586) | руб 1,938 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,200 Franc (руб 190) | руб 422 | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,447 Franc (руб 230) | руб 241 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (руб 317) | руб 299 | + 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,471 Franc (руб 233) | руб 111 | + 110% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,441 Franc (руб 229) | руб 147 | + 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | руб 851 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin is 12% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Benin | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (руб 2,379) | руб 1,813 | + 31% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,706 Franc (руб 1,381) | руб 680 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (руб 3,173) | руб 7,421 | - 57% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc (руб 2,379) | руб 4,003 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,059 Franc (руб 327) | руб 493 | - 34% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,588 Franc (руб 569) | руб 205 | + 177% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc (руб 95) | руб 241 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 76,156 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 55 Franc (руб 9) | руб 2.71 | + 220% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,062 Franc (руб 3,658) | руб 3,687 | - 1% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,000 Franc (руб 476) | руб 200 | + 138% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,167 prices entered by 446 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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Cost of living in Benin is 7% more expensive than in Russia
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