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