- Cost of Living
- Benin
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Benin compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 89% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin is 89% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,543 Franc (руб 513) | руб 355 | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6,715 Franc (руб 759) | руб 285 | + 166% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,826 Franc (руб 319) | руб 134 | + 138% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,151 Franc (руб 130) | руб 64 | + 104% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,385 Franc (руб 156) | руб 82 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 975 Franc (руб 110) | руб 148 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,527 Franc (руб 173) | руб 310 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,183 Franc (руб 247) | руб 94 | + 162% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 771 Franc (руб 87) | руб 35 | + 148% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 780 Franc (руб 88) | руб 62 | + 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,355 Franc (руб 718) | руб 523 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,034 Franc (руб 230) | руб 94 | + 145% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 915 Franc (руб 103) | руб 31 | + 229% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Benin is 19% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 479,412 Franc (руб 54,166) | руб 75,289 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 325,974 Franc (руб 36,830) | руб 40,722 | - 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 50,000 Franc (руб 5,649) | руб 6,208 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 225,000 Franc (руб 25,422) | руб 38,306 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 120,882 Franc (руб 13,658) | руб 25,041 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (руб 2,825) | руб 3,902 | - 28% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 45,206 Franc (руб 5,108) | руб 482 | + 959% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 267,532 Franc (руб 30,227) | руб 26,711 | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,294 Franc (руб 11,332) | руб 5,841 | + 94% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,500 Franc (руб 508) | руб 395 | + 29% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 534 | - | |
| Clothes | - 63% | |||
| Clothes in Benin is 63% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 17,647 Franc (руб 1,994) | руб 5,258 | - 62% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,000 Franc (руб 565) | руб 3,050 | - 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 37,941 Franc (руб 4,287) | руб 5,545 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,000 Franc (руб 6,779) | руб 7,257 | - 7% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Benin is 47% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 25,879,800 Franc (руб 2,924,036) | руб 1,132,050 | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 496 Franc (руб 56) | руб 42 | + 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,000 Franc (руб 1,356) | руб 1,702 | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin is 53% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Franc (руб 136) | руб 318 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,500 Franc (руб 508) | руб 504 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 23,373 Franc (руб 2,641) | руб 1,317 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,200 Franc (руб 136) | руб 230 | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,360 Franc (руб 267) | руб 159 | + 67% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,932 Franc (руб 331) | руб 207 | + 60% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,408 Franc (руб 159) | руб 69 | + 131% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,556 Franc (руб 176) | руб 100 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,373 Franc (руб 720) | руб 524 | + 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin is 4% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,250 Franc (руб 1,723) | руб 1,596 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (руб 339) | руб 668 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,573 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,249 Franc (руб 1,723) | руб 3,405 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,022 Franc (руб 567) | руб 373 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,400 Franc (руб 271) | руб 178 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 988 Franc (руб 112) | руб 228 | - 51% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | руб 31,480 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (руб 7) | руб 4.91 | + 38% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,667 Franc (руб 3,578) | руб 3,050 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 Franc (руб 169) | руб 137 | + 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,704 prices entered by 925 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 16, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Benin is 28% more expensive than in Russia
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