Prices in Cotonou

How much will you spend in restaurants and bars? Is eating out expensive in Cotonou? Below you will see our breakdowns and comparisons of prices and expenses in Cotonou.

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Cotonou Food Prices & Prices In Restaurants

What are the supermarket prices in Cotonou? Are the costs of living in Cotonou higher than in United States? Costs in Cotonou: How much will we pay for entertainment and how much will we spend in restaurants and bars?
On this page below you will find the current price and cost overview in Cotonou: food prices, Prices in restaurants, cost of living, and entertainment costs (The last update: today 22 hours ago)

Currency in Benin West African CFA franc (XOF CFA). For 10 US dollars you can get 6.22 thousand West African CFA francs. For 100 US dollars you can get 62.2 thousand West African CFA francs. And the other way around: For 100 West African CFA francs you can get 0.161 US dollars.


Generally, it is much cheaper in Benin than in United States. Food is 62% cheaper. Dining in restaurants and bars will be cheaper by 66%. In the case of the cost of living in Cotonou, it is lower than the cost in United States by about 53%. If we want to spend time actively or to have fun, we will pay less than in United States about 16%.

Are hotels expensive in Cotonou? How much will we pay for a room in Cotonou?

The average price of accommodation in Benin is $65 (CFA 40.5K). If you are looking for the cheapest accommodation: in a cheap one-star hotel you will pay: $30 (CFA 18.9K) and if you like hostels, you'll spend the night there for: $12.2 (CFA 7.56K). The cost of a room in a 2-star hotel is Benin in $39 (CFA 24.3K). 3-star hotels offer accommodation for an average price of $44 (CFA 27.2K) Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel costs $61 (CFA 38.2K) in Benin If you are looking for the best conditions for your stay, then in 5-star hotels that will provide much more luxury you will have to pay $103 (CFA 63.9K)


Is it expensive in stores in Cotonou? Will I pay a lot for groceries in Cotonou? Below you will find the current price list of food products in Cotonou, such as: oranges, apples, chicken breast, cheese, or lettuce (The last update: 4 days ago)

Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Cotonou? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Cotonou? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Cotonou?

If we are looking for an inexpensive place to eat, we should expect to pay around 3.2 US dollars. With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 4.8 US dollars. And when we can afford to go out to the restaurant, we'll pay for a three-course meal around 27 US dollars. And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 1.9 US dollars (price for 2 bottles) And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 0.68 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find a full list of prices in Cotonou, including oranges, apples, chicken breast, cheese, or lettuce


If you're planning a trip to a specific region of the world, might it be cheaper than in Cotonou? Check out prices in nearby countries: Togo, Burkina Faso, Nigeria, Ivory Coast, and Niger.

Food

Current prices overview: food prices Cotonou

Restaurants

Current prices overview: Prices in restaurants Cotonou

Cost Of Living

Current prices overview: cost of living Cotonou

Entertainment

Current prices overview: entertainment costs Cotonou

Cotonou - comparison of selected prices with prices in United States:

Price fees $97 ($17.1 - $241)

fees

$97 ($17.1 - $241)
by half less than in United States

Price internet $51 ($40 - $68)

internet

$51 ($40 - $68)
28% is less expensive than in United States

Price jeans $16.1 ($8 - $24)

jeans

$16.1 ($8 - $24)
69% is less expensive than in United States

Price average earnings $104

average earnings

$104
98% is less expensive than in United States

Price renting a small apartment in the center $175 ($56 - $482)

renting a small apartment in the center

$175 ($56 - $482)
90% is less expensive than in United States

Price renting a large apartment outside the center $227 ($121 - $402)

renting a large apartment outside the center

$227 ($121 - $402)
91% is less expensive than in United States

Price bread $1.2 ($0.24 - $1.6)

bread

$1.2 ($0.24 - $1.6)
65% is less expensive than in United States

Price cheese $4.4 ($1.6 - $14.5)

cheese

$4.4 ($1.6 - $14.5)
66% is less expensive than in United States

Price rice $1.8 ($0.96 - $2.9)

rice

$1.8 ($0.96 - $2.9)
61% is less expensive than in United States

Price tomatoes $1.6 ($0.8 - $2.4)

tomatoes

$1.6 ($0.8 - $2.4)
68% is less expensive than in United States

Price bananas $1.3 ($0.48 - $1.6)

bananas

$1.3 ($0.48 - $1.6)
23% is less expensive than in United States

Price wine $6 ($4 - $20)

wine

$6 ($4 - $20)
by half less than in United States

Price cheap restaurant $3.2 ($2.4 - $4.8)

cheap restaurant

$3.2 ($2.4 - $4.8)
84% is less expensive than in United States

Price local beer $0.96 ($0.56 - $2.4)

local beer

$0.96 ($0.56 - $2.4)
84% is less expensive than in United States

Price coffee $4 ($1.6 - $4.8)

coffee

$4 ($1.6 - $4.8)
21% is less expensive than in United States

Price bottle of water $0.5 ($0.32 - $1.6)

bottle of water

$0.5 ($0.32 - $1.6)
76% is less expensive than in United States

Price Burger King or a similar bar $4.8 ($4 - $5.6)

Burger King or a similar bar

$4.8 ($4 - $5.6)
by half less than in United States

Price Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda $0.68 ($0.48 - $1.4)

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$0.68 ($0.48 - $1.4)
73% is less expensive than in United States

Food Prices Cotonou

  1. Milk (regular), 1 liter $1.8 (CFA 1.15K)
  2. A loaf of fresh white bread (500g) $1.2 (CFA 767)
  3. Eggs (regular) (12) $1.9 (CFA 1.18K)
  4. Local Cheese (1kg) $4.4 (CFA 2.75K)
  5. Water (1.5 liter bottle) $1.1 (CFA 667)
  6. A bottle of wine (mid-range) $6 (CFA 3.75K)
  7. Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle) $0.94 (CFA 583)
  8. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $1.6 (CFA 1K)
  9. Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) $0.96 (CFA 600)
  10. Chicken breasts (skinless and boneless) - (1kg) $5.3 (CFA 3.28K)
  11. Apples (1kg) $2.8 (CFA 1.75K)
  12. Oranges (1kg) $1.1 (CFA 667)
  13. Potatoes (1kg) $1.3 (CFA 833)
  14. Lettuce (1 head) $0.46 (CFA 283)
  15. Kilo of white rice $1.8 (CFA 1.1K)
  16. Tomatoes (1kg) $1.6 (CFA 975)
  17. Bananas (1kg) $1.3 (CFA 800)
  18. Onions (1kg) $1.5 (CFA 933)
  19. Beef (1kg) (or similar red meat) $4.9 (CFA 3.08K)

Prices In Restaurants Cotonou

  1. Meal in a cheap restaurant $3.2 (CFA 2K)
  2. Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $27 (CFA 16.5K)
  3. McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $4.8 (CFA 3K)
  4. Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $0.96 (CFA 600)
  5. Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $3.2 (CFA 2K)
  6. Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $0.68 (CFA 420)
  7. Water (0.33 liter bottle) $0.5 (CFA 310)
  8. Cappuccino $4 (CFA 2.5K)

Cost Of Living Cotonou

  1. One-way Ticket (Local Transport) $1.6 (CFA 1K)
  2. Gasoline (1 liter) $0.97 (CFA 602)
  3. Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre $175 (CFA 109K)
  4. Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre $129 (CFA 80K)
  5. Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre $563 (CFA 350K)
  6. Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre $227 (CFA 141K)
  7. Utilities (electricity, heating, water, garbage) for an 85m2 apartment $97 (CFA 60.2K)
  8. Internet (60 Mbps or more, unlimited data, cable/ADSL) $51 (CFA 31.9K)
  9. numb_34 $40 (CFA 25K)
  10. 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) $16.1 (CFA 10K)
  11. 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M,...) $8 (CFA 5K)
  12. 1 pair of Nike running shoes or similar $8 (CFA 5K)
  13. 1 pair of men's leather shoes $44 (CFA 27.5K)
  14. Toyota Corolla 1.6l, 97kW Comfort (or equivalent new car) $22.5K (CFA 14M)
  15. Preschool (or Kindergarten), Private, Monthly for 1 Child $201 (CFA 125K)
  16. International Primary School, Annually for 1 Child $5.89K (CFA 3.67M)
  17. Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $104 (CFA 65K)
  18. Mortgage annual interest rate in percentages (%) 5%
  19. Taxi starting fare (normal tariff) $1.3 (CFA 800)
  20. Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) $1.3 (CFA 800)
  21. Taxi 1 hour waiting (normal tariff) $1.6 (CFA 1K)

Entertainment Costs Cotonou

  1. Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult $54 (CFA 33.8K)
  2. Tennis court rental (1 hour during a weekend) $9.6 (CFA 6K)
  3. Cinema, Single Ticket $6.8 (CFA 4.25K)

What are the different prices in the cities in Benin? Look here: Prices in cities in Benin

Prices: Cotonou   Abomey-Calavi   Abomey   Aplahoue   Bembereke  

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Cost of Living in Benin: Prices for Travel, Eating Out, Groceries, and More. Discover the cost of living in Benin with our comprehensive guide. We'll cover prices for travel, eating out, groceries, and more. Plus, get answers to the most common questions about prices and costs of living.

Do you want to learn more about different prices? See the following comparison:

Price rice $1.8 ($0.96 - $2.9)

rice

$1.8 ($0.96 - $2.9)
61% is less expensive than in United States

Price bread $1.2 ($0.24 - $1.6)

bread

$1.2 ($0.24 - $1.6)
65% is less expensive than in United States

Price internet $51 ($40 - $68)

internet

$51 ($40 - $68)
28% is less expensive than in United States

Price average earnings $104

average earnings

$104
98% is less expensive than in United States

Price Burger King or a similar bar $4.8 ($4 - $5.6)

Burger King or a similar bar

$4.8 ($4 - $5.6)
by half less than in United States

Price Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda $0.68 ($0.48 - $1.4)

Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda

$0.68 ($0.48 - $1.4)
73% is less expensive than in United States