Cost of living comparison

Botswana

compared to

Benin

Benin vs. Botswana Cost of Living Summary

Benin is 6.2% cheaper than Botswana overall.

Restaurants: pay 5.4% less in Benin
Groceries: pay 35.2% more in Benin
Transportation: pay 18.5% less in Benin
Housing: pay 21.8% less in Benin
Childcare: pay 51.1% more in Benin
Entertainment and Sports: pay 16.9% more in Benin
Clothing: pay 39.5% less in Benin

The cost of childcare, groceries, and entertainment and sports in Benin are more expensive than in Botswana. Expenses including clothing, housing, transportation, and restaurants are lower in Benin.

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Benin vs. Botswana Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Benin instead of Botswana, you would:

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pay 5.4% less for restaurants

	Botswana	Benin
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant	$10.85 BWP148.87	$5.12 F CFA2,990	-52.8%
Fast food combo meal McDonalds, or similar	$5.79 BWP79.40	$9.39 F CFA5,481	+62.2%
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz)	$0.72 BWP9.92	$1.02 F CFA598	+41.6%
Bottle of water (11 fl. oz)	$0.42 BWP5.71	$0.91 F CFA532	+118.9%
Average			-5.4%

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pay 35.2% more for groceries

	Botswana	Benin
Bread 1 loaf	$0.88 BWP12.02	$1.22 F CFA710	+38.8%
Local cheese (8 oz)	$3.16 BWP43.42	$4.69 F CFA2,741	+48.4%
Milk (1 gallon)	$5.47 BWP75.12	$11.42 F CFA6,665	+108.5%
Eggs 1 dozen	$2.47 BWP33.83	$2.73 F CFA1,595	+10.8%
Boneless chicken breast (1 lb)	$2.11 BWP28.88	$2.44 F CFA1,424	+15.9%
Apples (1 lb)	$0.75 BWP10.31	$1.86 F CFA1,086	+147.5%
Bananas (1 lb)	$0.64 BWP8.75	$0.83 F CFA482	+29.5%
Oranges (1 lb)	$0.90 BWP12.38	$0.59 F CFA347	-34.2%
Tomatoes (1 lb)	$0.74 BWP10.15	$1.20 F CFA701	+62.4%
Potatoes (1 lb)	$0.58 BWP7.97	$0.58 F CFA339
Onions (1 lb)	$0.53 BWP7.25	$0.77 F CFA452	+46.5%
Average			+35.2%

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pay 18.5% less for transportation

	Botswana	Benin
Gasoline (1 gallon)	$5.15 BWP70.71	$4.61 F CFA2,689	-10.6%
Monthly public transit pass	$29.66 BWP406.91	??
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition)	$19,891.73 BWP273K	??
Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles)	$20.87 BWP286.32	$12.29 F CFA7,176	-41.1%
Average			-18.5%

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pay 21.8% less for housing

	Botswana	Benin
Internet connection 50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl	$42.10 BWP577.61	$48.37 F CFA28,237	+14.9%
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area	$356.36 BWP4,889.51	$179.24 F CFA105K	-49.7%
1-Bedroom apartment outside city center	$221.34 BWP3,036.92	$166.43 F CFA97,169	-24.8%
Utilities for two (700 sq ft apartment) including electric, gas, water, heating	$45.63 BWP626.12	$113.13 F CFA66,049	+147.9%
Average			-21.8%

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pay 51.1% more for childcare

	Botswana	Benin
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly	$127.13 BWP1,744.25	$130.87 F CFA76,406	+2.9%
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters	$2,500.03 BWP34,301.86	$5,547.83 F CFA3M	+121.9%
Average			+51.1%

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pay 16.9% more for entertainment and sports

	Botswana	Benin
Domestic/local beer (1 pint)	$1.99 BWP27.29	$0.85 F CFA498	-57.1%
Cappuccino in mid-range area	$2.32 BWP31.83	$5.12 F CFA2,990	+120.8%
Pack of cigarettes Marlboro or similar	$3.62 BWP49.62	$3.41 F CFA1,993	-5.6%
Monthly membership at local gym	$33.58 BWP460.78	$48.37 F CFA28,237	+44.0%
Movie ticket to theater/cinema	$6.15 BWP84.36	$8.54 F CFA4,983	+38.8%
Average			+16.9%

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pay 39.5% less for clothing

	Botswana	Benin
Regular jeans Levi's brand	$47.53 BWP652.19	$25.61 F CFA14,949	-46.1%
Regular dress from H&M or similar store	$16.75 BWP229.75	??
Running shoes Nike or Adidas	$72.33 BWP992.46	$34.14 F CFA19,932	-52.8%
Men's business shoes (leather)	$78.36 BWP1,075.16	$68.28 F CFA39,864	-12.9%
Average			-39.5%

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