Cost of living in Cotonou (Benin) is about the same as in Gaborone (Botswana)
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Food | + 2% | |||
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Food in Cotonou (Benin) is about the same as in Gaborone (Botswana) | ||||
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Cotonou | Gaborone | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,978 Franc (P113) | P132 | - 15% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 5,596 Franc (P127) | P84 | + 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,133 Franc (P48) | P43 | + 11% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,143 Franc (P26) | P22 | + 19% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,461 Franc (P33) | P51 | - 35% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 752 Franc (P17) | P25 | - 31% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,247 Franc (P28) | P48 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,852 Franc (P42) | P29 | + 43% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 870 Franc (P20) | P12 | + 63% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 646 Franc (P15) | P26 | - 43% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 5,312 Franc (P120) | P120 | + 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,576 Franc (P36) | P19 | + 91% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 435 Franc (P10) | P11 | - 7% | |
Housing | - 25% | |||
Housing in Cotonou (Benin) is 25% cheaper than in Gaborone (Botswana) | ||||
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Cotonou | Gaborone | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 325,864 Franc (P7,391) | P10,559 | - 30% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 278,704 Franc (P6,321) | P6,637 | - 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 49,334 Franc (P1,119) | P808 | + 39% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 223,251 Franc (P5,064) | P8,865 | - 43% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 115,426 Franc (P2,618) | P4,962 | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 23,396 Franc (P531) | P906 | - 41% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 28,353 Franc (P643) | P701 | - 8% | |
40” flat screen tv | 269,192 Franc (P6,106) | P3,728 | + 64% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 106,148 Franc (P2,408) | P1,482 | + 62% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,686 Franc (P129) | P118 | + 9% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 2,000 Franc (P45) | P151 | - 70% | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Cotonou (Benin) is 23% cheaper than in Gaborone (Botswana) | ||||
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Cotonou | Gaborone | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 18,898 Franc (P429) | P649 | - 34% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 18,256 Franc (P414) | P443 | - 6% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 29,220 Franc (P663) | P1,903 | - 65% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 63,134 Franc (P1,432) | P1,060 | + 35% | |
Transportation | + 20% | |||
Transportation in Cotonou (Benin) is 20% more expensive than in Gaborone (Botswana) | ||||
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Cotonou | Gaborone | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 25,879,800 Franc (P586,992) | P344,745 | + 70% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 545 Franc (P12) | P15 | - 20% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 14,525 Franc (P329) | P367 | - 10% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 13,352 Franc (P303) | P140 | + 117% | |
Personal Care | - 11% | |||
Personal Care in Cotonou (Benin) is 11% cheaper than in Gaborone (Botswana) | ||||
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Cotonou | Gaborone | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,526 Franc (P35) | P140 | - 75% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 4,583 Franc (P104) | P208 | - 50% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 15,192 Franc (P345) | P259 | + 33% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 1,200 Franc (P27) | P36 | - 24% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,009 Franc (P46) | P30 | + 52% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,489 Franc (P56) | P75 | - 25% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,205 Franc (P27) | P7 | + 282% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,366 Franc (P31) | P41 | - 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,975 Franc (P158) | P78 | + 102% | |
Entertainment | - 4% | |||
Entertainment in Cotonou (Benin) is about the same as in Gaborone (Botswana) | ||||
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Cotonou | Gaborone | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,181 Franc (P344) | P342 | + 1% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 6,344 Franc (P144) | P150 | - 4% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 20,000 Franc (P454) | P461 | - 2% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,125 Franc (P434) | P521 | - 17% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,141 Franc (P71) | P51 | + 40% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,569 Franc (P58) | P49 | + 18% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 878 Franc (P20) | P32 | - 37% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 350,000 Franc (P7,939) | P7,922 | + 0% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 77 Franc (P1.74) | P1.68 | + 3% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,702 Franc (P492) | P528 | - 7% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,538 Franc (P35) | P48 | - 28% | |
TOTAL | - 3% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 98 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 28, 2024.
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