Cost of living in Cotonou
compared to
Cotonou Cost of Living Breakdown
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$3.56
F CFA2,014
|
$3.56
-
$6.23
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$6.23
F CFA3,525
|
??
-
??
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.93
F CFA529
|
$0.53
-
$1.78
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.80
F CFA453
|
$0.36
-
$1.78
|
Cotonou - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$1.60
F CFA906
|
$0.27
-
$1.78
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$4.90
F CFA2,770
|
$1.78
-
$8.01
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$10.90
F CFA6,164
|
$6.74
-
$16.85
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.42
F CFA1,368
|
$1.07
-
$4.27
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.36
F CFA1,336
|
$1.21
-
$3.23
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$1.62
F CFA914
|
$0.81
-
$2.42
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.85
F CFA480
|
$0.24
-
$1.45
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.62
F CFA350
|
$0.24
-
$0.81
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.74
F CFA419
|
$0.40
-
$1.21
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.67
F CFA381
|
$0.20
-
$0.81
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.67
F CFA381
|
$0.24
-
$0.81
|
Cotonou - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.13
F CFA2,337
|
$3.37
-
$4.72
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
??
-
??
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? |
??
-
??
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$8.19
F CFA4,633
|
??
-
??
|
Cotonou - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$50.45
F CFA28,537
|
$44.51
-
$62.32
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$211.44
F CFA119,604
|
$106.84
-
$356.12
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$142.45
F CFA80,575
|
$44.51
-
$267.09
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$204.24
F CFA115,531
|
??
-
??
|
Cotonou - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$136.51
F CFA77,218
|
$124.64
-
$148.38
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$5,786.92
F CFA3,273,365
|
$5,341.77
-
$6,232.06
|
Cotonou - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.07
F CFA604
|
$0.62
-
$1.78
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.94
F CFA3,357
|
$3.56
-
$8.90
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$3.56
F CFA2,014
|
??
-
??
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$47.48
F CFA26,858
|
$35.61
-
$53.42
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$8.90
F CFA5,036
|
$3.56
-
$12.46
|
Cotonou - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$17.81
F CFA10,072
|
$8.90
-
$26.71
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$8.90
F CFA5,036
|
??
-
??
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$8.90
F CFA5,036
|
??
-
??
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$48.97
F CFA27,698
|
$26.71
-
$71.22
|
Cotonou - Cost of clothing
Tip: Try viewing our aggregate cost of living in Benin
to see the average cost of cities throughout Benin, like
Cotonou,
and more.
For a detailed breakdown of Santa Cruz vs. the national average, see the cost of living in Benin compared to Cotonou.
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