- Cost of Living
- Benin
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Benin compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Benin is 19% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,595 Franc ($8) | $14 | - 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 6,715 Franc ($12) | $8 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,826 Franc ($4.86) | $4.52 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,151 Franc ($1.98) | $0.89 | + 123% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,385 Franc ($2.38) | $3.19 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 975 Franc ($1.68) | $3.98 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,527 Franc ($2.63) | $6 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,183 Franc ($3.76) | $3.33 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 771 Franc ($1.33) | $1.61 | - 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 780 Franc ($1.34) | $3.64 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,355 Franc ($11) | $15 | - 27% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 2,034 Franc ($3.50) | $1.92 | + 82% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 915 Franc ($1.58) | $2.13 | - 26% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Benin is 47% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 479,412 Franc ($825) | $2,046 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 325,974 Franc ($561) | $1,576 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 50,000 Franc ($86) | $177 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 225,000 Franc ($387) | $1,584 | - 76% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 120,882 Franc ($208) | $1,128 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc ($43) | $119 | - 64% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 45,206 Franc ($78) | $48 | + 62% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 267,532 Franc ($460) | $328 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 100,294 Franc ($173) | $120 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 4,500 Franc ($8) | $11 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $23 | - | |
| Clothes | - 58% | |||
| Clothes in Benin is 58% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 17,647 Franc ($30) | $47 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 5,000 Franc ($9) | $45 | - 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 37,941 Franc ($65) | $86 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 60,000 Franc ($103) | $115 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Benin is 32% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 25,879,800 Franc ($44,544) | $22,354 | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 496 Franc ($0.85) | $0.78 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 12,000 Franc ($21) | $85 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 41% | |||
| Personal Care in Benin is 41% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,200 Franc ($2.07) | $7 | - 71% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,500 Franc ($8) | $18 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 23,373 Franc ($40) | $111 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 1,200 Franc ($2.07) | $7 | - 70% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,360 Franc ($4.06) | $3.48 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,932 Franc ($5.05) | $5.14 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,408 Franc ($2.42) | $3.47 | - 30% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,556 Franc ($2.68) | $1.87 | + 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,373 Franc ($11) | $21 | - 47% | |
| Entertainment | - 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Benin is 45% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,250 Franc ($26) | $45 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc ($5.16) | $25 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $174 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 15,249 Franc ($26) | $79 | - 67% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,022 Franc ($9) | $12 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,400 Franc ($4.13) | $4.89 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 988 Franc ($1.70) | $5.95 | - 71% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $422 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc ($0.10) | $0.36 | - 72% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 31,667 Franc ($55) | $53 | + 3% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,500 Franc ($2.58) | $8 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 89,601 prices entered by 12,734 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
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Cost of living in Benin is 38% cheaper than in United States
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