Cost of living
Mouhoun (Benin) compared to Zou
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Overview comparison
Mouhoun (Benin)Zou
Consumer prices in Mouhoun (Benin) are roughly 7% higher than in Zou.
Cost of living
| Item | Mouhoun (Benin) | Zou |
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| Total with rent one person | 1,135 | 636 |
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| Total with rent family | 2,044 | 1,548 |
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| Without rent one person | 420 | 457 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,493 | 1,023 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 700.65 | 306.52 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 773.47 | 620.97 |
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| Food person | 314 | 299 |
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| Food family | 784 | 775 |
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| Transport person | 23.18 | 58.81 |
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| Transport family | 69.21 | 234.29 |
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| Life expectancy | 73.72 years | 76 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Mouhoun (Benin) | Zou |
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| Lunch Menu | 6.02 | 3.76 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 41.15 | 27.74 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 11.33 | 6.17 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.37 | 1.25 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.46 | 4.1 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 1.42 | 0.68 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Mouhoun (Benin) | Zou |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 560.53 | 224.16 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 317.09 | 104.44 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 728.97 | 516.28 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 364.8 | 325.61 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 127.57 | 103.94 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 210.08 | 183.69 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 42.06 | 54.26 |
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Transportation
| Item | Mouhoun (Benin) | Zou |
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| Local transport ticket | 10.03 | 5.93 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,399 | 1,654 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 792 | 905 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.27 | 1.4 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 13.23% | 23.62% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.82 | 15.86 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.01 | 0.82 |
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Groceries
| Item | Mouhoun (Benin) | Zou |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.02 | 1.64 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.48 | 0.87 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 2.52 | 2.31 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 17.03 | 6.91 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 6.18 | 4.77 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.58 | 4.48 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.17 | 1.2 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.75 | 0.65 |
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Other
| Item | Mouhoun (Benin) | Zou |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 50.65 | 53.22 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 3.78 | 6.11 |
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| Doctors visit | 15.25 | 24.76 |
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| Haircut, simple | 6.94 | 10.59 |
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| Brand Jeans | 41.04 | 28.05 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 33.75 | 48.81 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 993.58 | 238.06 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 4,614 | 5,997 |
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