Cost of living
Koussou compared to Beni (Benin)
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Overview comparison
KoussouBeni (Benin)
Consumer prices in Koussou are roughly 11% higher than in Beni (Benin).
Cost of living
| Item | Koussou | Beni (Benin) |
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| Total with rent one person | 699 | 802 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,944 | 2,168 |
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| Without rent one person | 384 | 409 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,368 | 1,224 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 318.52 | 295.56 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 539.73 | 541.8 |
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| Food person | 316 | 358 |
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| Food family | 695 | 758 |
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| Transport person | 59.29 | 49.45 |
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| Transport family | 134.45 | 138.11 |
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| Life expectancy | 70.6 years | 69.94 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Koussou | Beni (Benin) |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.66 | 9.46 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 24.06 | 34.58 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 8.01 | 6.51 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.16 | 2.46 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.49 | 1.61 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.83 | 1.96 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Koussou | Beni (Benin) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 209.71 | 379.52 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 144.85 | 284.32 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 404.06 | 468.72 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 320.71 | 467.86 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 108.55 | 46.01 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 174.11 | 85.41 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 53.66 | 17.51 |
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Transportation
| Item | Koussou | Beni (Benin) |
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| Local transport ticket | 5.41 | 4.88 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,489 | 1,786 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 961 | 1,074 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.64 | 0.42 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 22.66% | 18.28% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 16.01 | 18.4 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.04 | 1.99 |
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Groceries
| Item | Koussou | Beni (Benin) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.21 | 1.57 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.85 | 0.69 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.04 | 3.27 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.2 | 11.16 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.02 | 6.11 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.55 | 10.76 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.57 | 2.04 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.68 | 0.49 |
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Other
| Item | Koussou | Beni (Benin) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 54.56 | 34.79 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7.15 | 6.05 |
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| Doctors visit | 26.24 | 18.74 |
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| Haircut, simple | 8 | 4.24 |
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| Brand Jeans | 25.51 | 39.1 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 55.06 | 90.17 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 197.19 | 166.01 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 7,449 | 4,551 |
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