Cost of living in Benin compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin is 38% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,338 Franc ($12) | $15 | - 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,130 Franc ($8) | $8 | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,235 Franc ($2.26) | $4.26 | - 47% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,356 Franc ($2.48) | $0.88 | + 183% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,006 Franc ($1.84) | $2.87 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 394 Franc ($0.72) | $4.19 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,576 Franc ($2.88) | $6 | - 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,250 Franc ($2.29) | $3.44 | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 950 Franc ($1.74) | $1.76 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 532 Franc ($0.97) | $3.10 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 3,412 Franc ($6) | $14 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,318 Franc ($2.41) | $1.99 | + 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 364 Franc ($0.67) | $2.18 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 26% | |||
| Housing in Benin is 26% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | $2,194 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $1,580 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 38,682 Franc ($71) | $180 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $1,545 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,143 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,000 Franc ($22) | $113 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 15,839 Franc ($29) | $52 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 98,235 Franc ($180) | $271 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc ($137) | $126 | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,306 Franc ($6) | $11 | - 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc ($3.66) | $22 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 45% | |||
| Clothes in Benin is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 15,481 Franc ($28) | $47 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,294 Franc ($19) | $42 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 19,706 Franc ($36) | $86 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,294 Franc ($121) | $107 | + 13% | |
| Transportation | - 44% | |||
| Transportation in Benin is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $23,507 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 515 Franc ($0.94) | $0.66 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 11,000 Franc ($20) | $74 | - 73% | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc ($5.48) | $7 | - 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc ($9) | $16 | - 44% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc ($18) | $111 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,200 Franc ($2.19) | $7 | - 67% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,447 Franc ($2.65) | $3.45 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc ($3.66) | $4.84 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,471 Franc ($2.69) | $3.68 | - 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,441 Franc ($2.63) | $1.82 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $22 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin is 44% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc ($27) | $46 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 8,706 Franc ($16) | $25 | - 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc ($37) | $197 | - 81% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc ($27) | $78 | - 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,059 Franc ($3.76) | $12 | - 69% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,588 Franc ($7) | $4.93 | + 33% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc ($1.10) | $5.65 | - 81% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $425 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 55 Franc ($0.10) | $0.25 | - 60% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,062 Franc ($42) | $49 | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,800 Franc ($3.29) | $8 | - 60% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32,122 prices entered by 4,194 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Benin is 37% cheaper than in United States
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