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| Expense | Cotonou | Banikoara | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.82 | $4.68 | Cotonou |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $15.26 | $18.72 | Cotonou |
| Cappuccino | $1.14 | $1.40 | Cotonou |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $86.50 | $106 | Cotonou |
| Monthly public transport pass | $13.99 | $17.16 | Cotonou |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $36.89 | $45.24 | Cotonou |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $10.68 | $13.10 | Cotonou |
| Fitness club membership | $10.68 | $13.10 | Cotonou |
| Cinema ticket | $2.80 | $3.43 | Cotonou |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $148 | $192 | Cotonou |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $103 | $133 | Cotonou |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $310 | $400 | Cotonou |
| Total single-person budget | $358 | $445 | Cotonou |
| Average net salary | $212 | $260 |
Cotonou is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Cotonou runs about $358 versus $445 in Banikoara — a difference of roughly 24%.
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 Cotonou · Full cost of living in Banikoara