Cost of Living Guide
Complete pricing for housing, food, transportation, and everyday expenses in Benin
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Economic & Living Costs in Benin
Food & Dining Costs
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
1500-5000 XOF
Avg: 3250 XOF
Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant (3-course)
10000-25000 XOF
Avg: 17500 XOF
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)
6000 XOF
Avg: 6000 XOF
Domestic Beer (0.5L draught)
400-1500 XOF
Avg: 950 XOF
Housing & Real Estate Costs
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre
35000-200000 XOF
Avg: 117500 XOF
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside Centre
15000-100000 XOF
Avg: 57500 XOF
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre
150000-400000 XOF
Avg: 275000 XOF
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside Centre
75000-250000 XOF
Avg: 162500 XOF
Transportation Costs
One-way Ticket (Local Transport)
1000 XOF
Avg: 1000 XOF
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
1500-4000 XOF
Avg: 2750 XOF
Monthly Transport Pass
N/A
Avg: N/A
Gasoline (1L)
500-800 XOF
Avg: 650 XOF
Utilities & Communications Costs
Utilities for 85m² Apartment
70000-150000 XOF
Avg: 110000 XOF
Internet (60 Mbps+, Unlimited)
25000-50000 XOF
Avg: 37500 XOF
Mobile Plan (10GB+ Data)
8000-25000 XOF
Avg: 16500 XOF
Grocery Costs
Milk (1L)
1000-2500 XOF
Avg: 1750 XOF
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)
150-1000 XOF
Avg: 575 XOF
Eggs (12)
600-1600 XOF
Avg: 1100 XOF
Local Cheese (1kg)
2000-9000 XOF
Avg: 5500 XOF
Entertainment & Sports Costs
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee
5000-30000 XOF
Avg: 17500 XOF
Tennis Court (1 hour, weekend)
3000 XOF
Avg: 1500 XOF
Cinema Ticket
3500-7000 XOF
Avg: 5250 XOF
Preschool / Kindergarten (monthly, private)
70000-83333.33 XOF
Avg: 76666.67 XOF
Last updated: 2026-04-03
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