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Cheaper overall| Expense | Banikoara | Cotonou | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $4.68 | $3.82 | Cotonou |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $18.72 | $15.26 | Cotonou |
| Cappuccino | $1.40 | $1.14 | Cotonou |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $106 | $86.50 | Cotonou |
| Monthly public transport pass | $17.16 | $13.99 | Cotonou |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $45.24 | $36.89 | Cotonou |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $13.10 | $10.68 | Cotonou |
| Fitness club membership | $13.10 | $10.68 | Cotonou |
| Cinema ticket | $3.43 | $2.80 | Cotonou |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $192 | $148 | Cotonou |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $133 | $103 | Cotonou |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $400 | $310 | Cotonou |
| Total single-person budget | $445 | $358 | Cotonou |
| Average net salary | $260 | $212 |
Cotonou is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Banikoara runs about $445 versus $358 in Cotonou — a difference of roughly 20%.
Salary-adjusted, Cotonou leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Banikoara · Full cost of living in Cotonou