Benin vs Benin · 59 km apart
Benin
single / month
Cheaper overallBenin
single / month
| Expense | Bonou | Cotonou | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.24 | $3.82 | Bonou |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $12.96 | $15.26 | Bonou |
| Cappuccino | $0.97 | $1.14 | Bonou |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $73.44 | $86.50 | Bonou |
| Monthly public transport pass | $11.88 | $13.99 | Bonou |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $31.32 | $36.89 | Bonou |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $9.07 | $10.68 | Bonou |
| Fitness club membership | $9.07 | $10.68 | Bonou |
| Cinema ticket | $2.38 | $2.80 | Bonou |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $121 | $148 | Bonou |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $84.15 | $103 | Bonou |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $252 | $310 | Bonou |
| Total single-person budget | $300 | $358 | Bonou |
| Average net salary | $180 | $212 |
Bonou is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Bonou runs about $300 versus $358 in Cotonou — a difference of roughly 19%.
Salary-adjusted, Bonou 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 Bonou · Full cost of living in Cotonou