In Abomey, Benin, a single person typically needs around $617 per month including rent. A family of four may spend about $1683 monthly.
Compared to the European benchmark, Abomey is 34% cheaper overall.
Abomey is 76% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Abomey is, on average, 90% lower than in New York City.
Abomey tends to fit higher-income residents who can comfortably absorb housing costs. It can be challenging on a moderate budget, mainly due to rent and utilities.
Rent and utilities significantly influence the overall cost of living. This can make it challenging for those on a tighter budget.
Food costs are 19% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable. Residents can enjoy a variety of local options without overspending.
Public transport is 57% lower than the European benchmark, making it a cost-effective option for residents. This affordability encourages more people to use public transport regularly.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 4.18 $ |
| Dinner | 27.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.8 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.16 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.28 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.72 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.69 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.26 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.37 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.84 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.41 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.39 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.98 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.53 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.86 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.85 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.43 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.2 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 0.85 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.56 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.7 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 17.2 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.01 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.34 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 1.68 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 7.42 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 0.86 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.4 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 26 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.01 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.22 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.03 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.33 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 120 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 185 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 52.9 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 92 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 423 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 123 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 253 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,504 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 844 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 68 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 5.04% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.9 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.55 $ |
| Haircut | 9.59 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 25.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 17 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 214 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,261 $ |