Benin vs Benin · 520 km apart
Benin
single / month
Cheaper overallBenin
single / month
| Expense | Sam | Cotonou | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.24 | $3.82 | Sam |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $12.96 | $15.26 | Sam |
| Cappuccino | $0.97 | $1.14 | Sam |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $73.44 | $86.50 | Sam |
| Monthly public transport pass | $11.88 | $13.99 | Sam |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $31.32 | $36.89 | Sam |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $9.07 | $10.68 | Sam |
| Fitness club membership | $9.07 | $10.68 | Sam |
| Cinema ticket | $2.38 | $2.80 | Sam |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $121 | $148 | Sam |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $84.15 | $103 | Sam |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $252 | $310 | Sam |
| Total single-person budget | $300 | $358 | Sam |
| Average net salary | $180 | $212 |
Sam is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Sam runs about $300 versus $358 in Cotonou — a difference of roughly 19%.
Salary-adjusted, Sam leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.