Cost of Living in Benin
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 3,000.00 CFA | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 20,000.00 CFA | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 4,750.00 CFA | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 600.00 CFA | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 2,250.00 CFA | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 3,375.00 CFA | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 500.00 CFA | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 475.00 CFA | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1,270.00 CFA | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 532.97 CFA | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 467.77 CFA | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 1,298.75 CFA | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 1,965.57 CFA | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 1,149.10 CFA | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 1,406.14 CFA | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 623.69 CFA | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 347.75 CFA | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 281.23 CFA | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 521.63 CFA | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 347.75 CFA | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 294.84 CFA | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 260.00 CFA | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 600.00 CFA | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 3,750.00 CFA | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 575.00 CFA | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 1,125.00 CFA | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 1,125.00 CFA | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1,000.00 CFA | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 4,347.83 CFA | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 900.00 CFA | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 1,287.48 CFA | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 1,000.00 CFA | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 630.62 CFA | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | ? | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 14,000,000.00 CFA | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 96,666.67 CFA | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 16,000.00 CFA | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 30,000.00 CFA | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 22,000.00 CFA | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 3,000.00 CFA | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 4,250.00 CFA | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 76,666.67 CFA | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 3,250,000.00 CFA | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 10,000.00 CFA | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 5,000.00 CFA | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 10,000.00 CFA | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 23,333.33 CFA | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 70,833.33 CFA | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 45,833.33 CFA | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 240,000.00 CFA | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 148,333.33 CFA | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | ? | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 139,353.40 CFA | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 133,333.33 CFA | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | ? | |
Prices in Benin
This country had 115 entries in the past 12 months by 11 different contributors.
Last update: 17 January 2026
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Last update: 17 January 2026
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