Cost of living
Borgou compared to Littoral (Benin)
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Overview comparison
BorgouLittoral (Benin)
Consumer prices in Littoral (Benin) are roughly 20% higher than in Borgou.
Cost of living
| Item | Borgou | Littoral (Benin) |
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| Total with rent one person | 623 | 673 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,550 | 1,789 |
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| Without rent one person | 466 | 464 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,023 | 1,367 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 248.69 | 275.76 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 606.98 | 688.36 |
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| Food person | 285 | 266 |
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| Food family | 633 | 673 |
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| Transport person | 69.63 | 79.43 |
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| Transport family | 200.3 | 246.74 |
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| Life expectancy | 65.68 years | 72.27 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Borgou | Littoral (Benin) |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.18 | 4.76 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 21.56 | 25.32 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.3 | 6.94 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.72 | 1.12 |
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| Cappuccino | 4.34 | 3.72 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 2.5 | 0.77 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Borgou | Littoral (Benin) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 212.39 | 188.11 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 99.09 | 109.41 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 382.98 | 398.02 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 310.92 | 335.17 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 88.86 | 117.62 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 155.47 | 198.69 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 45.97 | 48.08 |
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Transportation
| Item | Borgou | Littoral (Benin) |
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| Local transport ticket | 7.05 | 4.31 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,045 | 1,511 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 531 | 822 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.63 | 1.46 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 55.2% | 27.61% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.47 | 18.15 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.92 | 1.17 |
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Groceries
| Item | Borgou | Littoral (Benin) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.8 | 1.84 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.13 | 0.98 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.76 | 1.66 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.97 | 8.05 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.66 | 5.99 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.78 | 6.58 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.75 | 1.24 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.5 | 0.69 |
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Other
| Item | Borgou | Littoral (Benin) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 30.35 | 36.55 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.81 | 5.26 |
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| Doctors visit | 18.74 | 29.12 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.3 | 9.83 |
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| Brand Jeans | 24.05 | 26.04 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 31.42 | 47.52 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 93.45 | 228.17 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,547 | 5,958 |
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