Cost of Living in Benin

Restaurants
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Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 35.74 kr 26.81-53.62
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 357.44 kr 268.08-437.87
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 53.62 kr 44.68-62.55
Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) 17.87 kr 7.15-26.81
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 35.74 kr 35.74-53.62
Cappuccino (regular) 44.68 kr 17.87-89.36
Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) 11.02 kr 7.15-17.87
Water (12 oz small bottle) 9.98 kr 4.47-17.87
Markets
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Milk (regular), (1 gallon) 75.26 kr 67.65-169.13
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) 9.53 kr 2.43-16.21
Rice (white), (1 lb) 8.31 kr 6.49-9.73
Eggs (regular) (12) 23.44 kr 10.72-28.60
Local Cheese (1 lb) 43.24 kr 16.21-72.96
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 21.40 kr 12.16-32.43
Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 24.16 kr 16.21-32.43
Apples (1 lb) 16.72 kr 8.11-24.32
Banana (1 lb) 6.00 kr 2.43-14.59
Oranges (1 lb) 4.66 kr 2.43-8.11
Tomato (1 lb) 10.23 kr 4.05-16.21
Potato (1 lb) 5.67 kr 2.03-8.11
Onion (1 lb) 5.67 kr 2.43-8.11
Lettuce (1 head) 5.96 kr 2.68-8.94
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 12.29 kr 8.94-17.87
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 89.36 kr 44.68-223.40
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 10.50 kr 7.15-17.87
Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) 20.55 kr 12.51-26.81
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 10.72 kr 4.47-35.74
Transportation
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One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 17.87 kr 17.87-17.87
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 77.71 kr
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 16.09 kr 14.30-17.87
Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) 28.76 kr 23.01-71.91
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 17.87 kr
Gasoline (1 gallon) 40.51 kr 33.83-54.12
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) ?
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 250,211.31 kr
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment 1,965.95 kr 1,251.06-2,680.84
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 294.89 kr 142.98-446.81
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 569.68 kr 446.81-893.61
Sports And Leisure
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Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 446.81 kr 357.44-982.97
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 107.23 kr
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 75.96 kr 35.74-125.11
Childcare
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Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 1,906.37 kr 1,251.06-2,978.71
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 65,531.53 kr 53,616.71-80,425.06
Clothing And Shoes
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1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 178.72 kr 89.36-268.08
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 89.36 kr 89.36-89.36
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 178.72 kr 89.36-268.08
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 417.02 kr 268.08-714.89
Rent Per Month
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Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 1,951.05 kr 1,072.33-3,574.45
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 1,429.78 kr 446.81-2,680.84
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 5,361.67 kr 2,680.84-7,148.89
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 3,089.34 kr 1,429.78-4,468.06
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre ?
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 2,490.56 kr
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 2,531.90 kr
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 5.00

Prices in Benin

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Last update: January 2025
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