Benin flagCost 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