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:

  • $ 37 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 7.3 per person
  • $ 7.1 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 913* (508494 F CFA)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 83 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 7.6 per person

Total budget:

$ 2204* (1228332 F CFA)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 98 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 23 per person
  • $ 31 per person
  • $ 16 per person

Total budget:

$ 3300* (1839040 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 2025

Cost of living: Benin VS Belgium

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Benin in 2025 is 46% less than in Belgium.

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices Belgium in in Belgium and Belgium by types of expenses:

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Local prices in Benin by expense type

Benin: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Benin costs 56% less than in Belgium.
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 3.6/person
($ 2.7 to $ 6.2)

84% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 24
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 15/person
($ 14 to $ 23)

68% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 48
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 5.4/person
($ 4.5 to $ 6.2)

54% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.1 for 500ml
($ 0.6 to $ 2.7)

79% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 5.3
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.9 for 330ml
($ 1.3 to $ 2.7)

21% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.5/cup
($ 1.8 to $ 5.4)

11% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.7/can
($ 0.6 to $ 1.6)

76% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 1.8)

80% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9

Benin: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Benin costs 36% less than in Belgium.
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 37/night
($ 37 to $ 37)

65% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 106
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 83/night
($ 29 to $ 204)

43% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 145
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 84/night
($ 24 to $ 237)

46% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 156
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 112/night
($ 62 to $ 209)

40% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 187
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 326/night
($ 326 to $ 326)

34% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 245
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 63/month
($ 63 to $ 303)

49% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 123
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 139/month
($ 28 to $ 379)

29% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 198
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 118/month
($ 51 to $ 289)

39% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 195
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 76/month
($ 33 to $ 147)

55% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 170
Family room
Family room
$ 183/month
($ 57 to $ 365)

29% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 259

Benin: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Benin costs 20% less than in Belgium.
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Milk
Milk
$ 2/litre
($ 1.8 to $ 2.4)

51% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 1.3
Bread
Bread
$ 1.1/500g
($ 0.2 to $ 1.8)

77% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 5
Rice
Rice
$ 1.9/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 3.2)

25% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.1/12 eggs
($ 1.1 to $ 2.6)

47% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 4.9/kg
($ 2.7 to $ 7.2)

59% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 3.2/kg
($ 1.8 to $ 3.6)

10% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.6/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 3.6)

13% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.4/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 1.8)

33% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.2
($ 0.9 to $ 1.8)

11% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 1

Benin: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Benin costs 33% less than in Belgium.
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.8/ticket
( $ 1.8)

39% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.8/km
($ 1.4 to $ 4.5)

39% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1.3)

46% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.6
($ 1.4 to $ 1.8)

72% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 5.9
Car hire
Car hire
$ 79/24hrs
($ 78 to $ 82)

32% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 60

Benin: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Benin costs 49% less than in Belgium.
Cinema
Cinema
$ 7.6/ticket
($ 3.6 to $ 13)

48% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 11/hr
( $ 11)

49% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 22

Benin: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Benin costs 85% less than in Belgium.
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 1.1/pack
($ 0.5 to $ 3.6)

90% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 12
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 19
($ 8.9 to $ 28)

83% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 108
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 8.9
($ 8.9 to $ 8.9)

80% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 48

Plane ticket budget

London → Cotonou
London → Cotonou
London → Cotonou
$ 927
(fair price: $ 768)
New York City → Cotonou
New York City → Cotonou
New York City → Cotonou
$ 1383
(fair price: $ 1108)
Montreal → Cotonou
Montreal → Cotonou
Montreal → Cotonou
$ 1470
(fair price: $ 1241)
Chicago → Cotonou
Chicago → Cotonou
Chicago → Cotonou
$ 1710
(fair price: $ 1347)
Atlanta → Cotonou
Atlanta → Cotonou
Atlanta → Cotonou
$ 2096
(fair price: $ 1722)
Manchester → Cotonou
Manchester → Cotonou
Manchester → Cotonou
$ 969
(fair price: $ 807)

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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 12-11-2024.

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