Cost of living
Beni (Benin) compared to Houegan
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Overview comparison
Beni (Benin)Houegan
Consumer prices in Houegan are roughly 10% higher than in Beni (Benin).
Cost of living
| Item | Beni (Benin) | Houegan |
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| Total with rent one person | 802 | 821 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,168 | 1,565 |
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| Without rent one person | 409 | 438 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,224 | 1,365 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 295.56 | 332.14 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 541.8 | 463.84 |
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| Food person | 358 | 280 |
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| Food family | 758 | 848 |
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| Transport person | 49.45 | 58.8 |
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| Transport family | 138.11 | 177.28 |
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| Life expectancy | 69.94 years | 69.62 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Beni (Benin) | Houegan |
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| Lunch Menu | 9.46 | 4.87 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 34.58 | 23.53 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 6.51 | 7.36 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.46 | 1.26 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.61 | 4.5 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.96 | 0.61 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Beni (Benin) | Houegan |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 379.52 | 194.13 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 284.32 | 113.97 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 468.72 | 394.69 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 467.86 | 254.36 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 46.01 | 110.85 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 85.41 | 151.05 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 17.51 | 55.71 |
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Transportation
| Item | Beni (Benin) | Houegan |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.88 | 4.93 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,786 | 1,700 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,074 | 966 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.42 | 1.51 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 18.28% | 18.6% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 18.4 | 12.76 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.99 | 0.8 |
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Groceries
| Item | Beni (Benin) | Houegan |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.57 | 2.04 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.69 | 0.88 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 3.27 | 2.1 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 11.16 | 6.05 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.11 | 5.93 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 10.76 | 4.99 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.04 | 1.15 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.49 | 0.67 |
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Other
| Item | Beni (Benin) | Houegan |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 34.79 | 52.44 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.05 | 6.18 |
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| Doctors visit | 18.74 | 26.93 |
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| Haircut, simple | 4.24 | 9.58 |
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| Brand Jeans | 39.1 | 26.35 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 90.17 | 50.89 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 166.01 | 233.91 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,551 | 7,251 |
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