In Cotonou, Benin, living costs about $755 per month for one person and $1865 for a family of four, including rent.
Cotonou is 19% cheaper overall versus the European benchmark.
Cotonou is 70% cheaper than New York City, without rent.
Rent in Cotonou is, on average, 88% lower than in New York City.
Cotonou is most realistic when moving with a strong job offer or relocation package. Without high income, the housing-driven price level can be difficult to sustain.
The main driver of higher costs in Cotonou is rent and utilities, which can be significant for residents. This can create challenges for those on a limited budget.
Food prices are 13% lower than the European benchmark, making it relatively affordable for residents. This helps to ease the overall cost of living.
Public transport is 14% higher than the European benchmark, which may impact daily commuting costs. This could be a consideration for those relying on public transport.
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Update Prices| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 4.12 $ |
| Dinner | 27.3 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.7 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.19 $ |
| Capuccino | 4.3 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.72 $ |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.99 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.12 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.51 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.06 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.4 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.09 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.26 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.87 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.35 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.12 $ |
| Tomato, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.64 $ |
| Potato, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.39 $ |
| Onion, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.59 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.75 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.7 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 7.54 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.33 $ |
| One-way Ticket | 1.7 $ |
| Monthly Pass | 25.1 $ |
| Gas or Petrol, 1l or 0.26 gal | 1.02 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 15.8 $ |
| Doctor Visit, private clinic | 25.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.99 $ |
| Hair Shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz. | 4.25 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.06 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.34 $ |
| 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 122 $ |
| Family of 4, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 185 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 52.4 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 135 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 284 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 211 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 543 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,54 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 858 $ |
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 11 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 4.98% |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 48 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.45 $ |
| Haircut | 9.69 $ |
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 50.5 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 24.7 $ |
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 212 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 6,247 $ |