Cost of living
Benin compared to Federal Capital Territory
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Overview comparison
BeninFederal Capital Territory
Consumer prices in Federal Capital Territory are roughly 61% higher than in Benin.
Cost of living
| Item | Benin | Federal Capital Territory |
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| Total with rent one person | 621 | 1,436 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,280 | 2,882 |
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| Without rent one person | 360 | 336 |
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| Without rent one family | 874 | 1,043 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 142.9 | 990 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 376.83 | 2,489.68 |
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| Food person | 190 | 186 |
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| Food family | 620 | 523 |
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| Transport person | 87.77 | 52.33 |
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| Transport family | 246.75 | 154.37 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.23 years | 69.98 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Benin | Federal Capital Territory |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.7 | 2.68 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 34.49 | 35.65 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.24 | 4.12 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.61 | 0.99 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.84 | 1.4 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.36 | 0.63 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Benin | Federal Capital Territory |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 195.24 | 1,589.02 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 123.16 | 877.6 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 311.82 | 4,040.13 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 282.17 | 1,985 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 18.65 | 16.17 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 28.25 | 18.56 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 25.9 | 33.74 |
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Transportation
| Item | Benin | Federal Capital Territory |
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| Local transport ticket | 16.65 | 26.82 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 458 | 1,405 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 1,034 | 1,261 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.43 | 0.8 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 10.33% | 7.3% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 22.29 | 7.96 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 0.6 | 0.62 |
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Groceries
| Item | Benin | Federal Capital Territory |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.09 | 2.29 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.05 | 0.88 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.41 | 2.15 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.09 | 2.26 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.56 | 3.34 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 7.24 | 4.36 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.24 | 1.72 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.31 | 0.18 |
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Other
| Item | Benin | Federal Capital Territory |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 3.58 | 28.86 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 5.03 | 7.33 |
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| Doctors visit | 7.24 | 16.33 |
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| Haircut, simple | 1.56 | 1.77 |
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| Brand Jeans | 24.39 | 28.29 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 68.84 | 66.63 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 76.64 | 146.1 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,010 | 1,966 |
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