Cost of living in Benin compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,748 Franc ($13) | $15 | - 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 7,000 Franc ($12) | $8 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,000 Franc ($1.69) | $4.34 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,090 Franc ($1.85) | $0.88 | + 111% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,002 Franc ($1.70) | $2.97 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc ($0.85) | $4.03 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,020 Franc ($1.73) | $6 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,183 Franc ($3.70) | $3.35 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,300 Franc ($2.20) | $1.76 | + 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 500 Franc ($0.85) | $3.16 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 Franc ($3.39) | $14 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,555 Franc ($2.64) | $1.94 | + 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc ($0.51) | $2.04 | - 75% | |
| Housing | - 24% | |||
| Housing in Benin is 24% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | $2,264 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $1,624 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 20,000 Franc ($34) | $177 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $1,624 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,157 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 12,000 Franc ($20) | $109 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 25,526 Franc ($43) | $47 | - 8% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 150,000 Franc ($254) | $294 | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,000 Franc ($127) | $118 | + 8% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,800 Franc ($3.05) | $11 | - 72% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc ($3.39) | $22 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Benin is 5% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Franc ($51) | $49 | + 4% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 26,259 Franc ($45) | $45 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 15,000 Franc ($25) | $86 | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 75,000 Franc ($127) | $112 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Benin is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $23,010 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 446 Franc ($0.76) | $0.75 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $81 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin is 50% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 500 Franc ($0.85) | $7 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $20 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc ($17) | $110 | - 85% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,200 Franc ($2.03) | $7 | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,250 Franc ($2.12) | $3.56 | - 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,932 Franc ($4.97) | $5.10 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,000 Franc ($1.69) | $3.57 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,000 Franc ($3.39) | $1.83 | + 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $21 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 41% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $45 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 12,000 Franc ($20) | $24 | - 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc ($34) | $222 | - 85% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,000 Franc ($25) | $74 | - 66% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,000 Franc ($5.08) | $12 | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 5,000 Franc ($8) | $4.82 | + 76% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 555 Franc ($0.94) | $5.80 | - 84% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $397 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 50 Franc ($0.08) | $0.19 | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 20,496 Franc ($35) | $53 | - 34% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,800 Franc ($3.05) | $8 | - 62% | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 43,159 prices entered by 5,535 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
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Cost of living in Benin is 27% cheaper than in United States
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