Cost of living in Benin compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Benin | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,338 Franc ($11) | $20 | - 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,130 Franc ($7) | $11 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,235 Franc ($2.09) | $5.39 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,300 Franc ($2.20) | $1.05 | + 110% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc ($2.03) | $4.32 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,500 Franc ($2.54) | $4.44 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,576 Franc ($2.67) | $7 | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,250 Franc ($2.12) | $3.98 | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 900 Franc ($1.52) | $2.06 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc ($0.85) | $3.25 | - 74% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 8,000 Franc ($14) | $17 | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,318 Franc ($2.23) | $2.85 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 364 Franc ($0.62) | $2.66 | - 77% | |
| Housing | - 56% | |||
| Housing in Benin is 56% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Benin | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 377,723 Franc ($640) | $2,924 | - 78% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 300,000 Franc ($508) | $2,222 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 60,000 Franc ($102) | $221 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $2,028 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,543 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,000 Franc ($20) | $148 | - 86% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 20,000 Franc ($34) | $62 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 98,235 Franc ($166) | $274 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc ($127) | $145 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,306 Franc ($5.60) | $14 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc ($3.39) | $31 | - 89% | |
| Clothes | - 47% | |||
| Clothes in Benin is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Benin | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 35,000 Franc ($59) | $57 | + 5% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 10,294 Franc ($17) | $54 | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 19,706 Franc ($33) | $99 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 66,294 Franc ($112) | $137 | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Benin is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Benin | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $29,034 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 690 Franc ($1.17) | $0.98 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $78 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 61% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin is 61% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Benin | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 Franc ($5.08) | $9 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc ($8) | $26 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc ($17) | $159 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 3,500 Franc ($5.93) | $9 | - 36% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,447 Franc ($2.45) | $4.79 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc ($3.39) | $6 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,471 Franc ($2.49) | $4.88 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,441 Franc ($2.44) | $2.39 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $28 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin is 57% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Benin | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc ($25) | $59 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,000 Franc ($7) | $30 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc ($34) | $214 | - 84% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 45,000 Franc ($76) | $99 | - 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,500 Franc ($8) | $14 | - 47% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,000 Franc ($5.08) | $5.75 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 600 Franc ($1.02) | $7 | - 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $513 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 55 Franc ($0.09) | $0.66 | - 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,062 Franc ($39) | $65 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 3,000 Franc ($5.08) | $10 | - 50% | |
| TOTAL | - 46% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 17,310 prices entered by 2,185 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 07, 2024.
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Cost of living in Benin is 46% cheaper than in United States
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