Travel budget in Benin

Benin: calculate your travel budget

Benin: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Benin for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 30 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 6.7 per person
  • $ 6.5 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 788* (476252 F CFA)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 68 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 7 per person

Total budget:

$ 1911* (1155294 F CFA)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 90 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 22 per person
  • $ 29 per person
  • $ 15 per person

Total budget:

$ 3035* (1835064 F CFA)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Benin in 2024

Cost of living: Benin VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Benin in 2024 is 47% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:




Local prices in Benin by expense type

Benin: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Benin costs 63% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 3.4/person
($ 2.5 to $ 5)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 14/person
($ 13 to $ 21)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 5/person
($ 4.1 to $ 5.7)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1 for 500ml
($ 0.5 to $ 2.5)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.6 for 330ml
($ 1 to $ 2.5)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.1/cup
($ 1.6 to $ 5)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.7/can
($ 0.5 to $ 1.5)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5/bottle
($ 0.3 to $ 1.6)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Benin: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Benin costs 52% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 49/night
($ 11 to $ 208)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 145
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 60/night
($ 29 to $ 108)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 145
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 76/night
($ 29 to $ 170)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 208
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 122/night
($ 87 to $ 184)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 295
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 58/night
($ 58 to $ 285)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 509
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 58/month
($ 58 to $ 285)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 146/month
($ 102 to $ 230)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 208
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 112/month
($ 57 to $ 191)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 190
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 69/month
($ 28 to $ 152)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 211/month
($ 124 to $ 306)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 195

Benin: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Benin costs 43% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 2.2)

74% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 1/500g
($ 0.2 to $ 1.6)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.7/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.9)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2/12 eggs
($ 1 to $ 2.4)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 4.6/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 6.6)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 2.8/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 3.4)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 3.4)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.3/kg
($ 1 to $ 1.6)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.1
($ 0.9 to $ 1.6)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Benin: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Benin is 7% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.6/ticket
( $ 1.6)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.6/km
($ 1.3 to $ 4.1)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.2)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.5
($ 1.3 to $ 1.6)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Car hire
Car hire
$ 73/24hrs
($ 72 to $ 75)

132% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32

Benin: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Benin costs 53% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 7/ticket
($ 3.4 to $ 12)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 10/hr
( $ 10)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Benin: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Benin costs 80% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 1/pack
($ 0.9 to $ 3.4)

90% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 18
($ 8.2 to $ 25)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 8.2
($ 8.2 to $ 8.2)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

New York City → Cotonou
New York City → Cotonou
New York City → Cotonou
$ 1284
(fair price: $ 1022)
London → Cotonou
London → Cotonou
London → Cotonou
$ 834
(fair price: $ 676)
Montreal → Cotonou
Montreal → Cotonou
Montreal → Cotonou
$ 1360
(fair price: $ 1129)
Chicago → Cotonou
Chicago → Cotonou
Chicago → Cotonou
$ 1597
(fair price: $ 1252)
Atlanta → Cotonou
Atlanta → Cotonou
Atlanta → Cotonou
$ 1962
(fair price: $ 1612)
Los Angeles → Cotonou
Los Angeles  → Cotonou
Los Angeles  → Cotonou
$ 1711
(fair price: $ 1322)

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About the information on the cost of living in Benin

The information about the cost of living in Benin shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Benin updated on 24-03-2024.

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