Cost of living comparison
If you lived in Benin instead of Democratic Republic of the Congo, you would:
pay (unknown) more for restaurants
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Democratic Republic of the Congo
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Benin
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$3.27
F CFA1,860
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
?? |
$4.90
F CFA2,790
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.69
F CFA391
|
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) | ?? |
$0.51
F CFA288
|
pay (unknown) more for groceries
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Benin
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
?? |
$1.25
F CFA713
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) | ?? |
$4.36
F CFA2,480
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| Milk (1 gallon) | ?? |
$7.11
F CFA4,048
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
?? |
$1.93
F CFA1,099
|
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) | ?? |
$2.43
F CFA1,382
|
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| Apples (1 lb) | ?? |
$1.17
F CFA668
|
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| Bananas (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.59
F CFA337
|
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| Oranges (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.49
F CFA281
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.69
F CFA394
|
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| Potatoes (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.62
F CFA352
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) | ?? |
$0.69
F CFA394
|
pay (unknown) more for transportation
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Benin
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | ?? |
$3.75
F CFA2,136
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| Monthly public transit pass | ?? | ?? | |
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) | ?? | ?? | |
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$11.76
F CFA6,696
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pay (unknown) more for housing
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Benin
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
?? |
$52.08
F CFA29,643
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area | ?? |
$178.09
F CFA101,369
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center | ?? |
$130.71
F CFA74,399
|
|
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Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$187.42
F CFA106,675
|
pay (unknown) more for childcare
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Benin
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly | ?? |
$204.24
F CFA116,248
|
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$5,990.94
F CFA3,409,950
|
pay (unknown) more for entertainment and sports
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Benin
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) | ?? |
$0.98
F CFA558
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area | ?? |
$4.08
F CFA2,325
|
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|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
?? |
$2.12
F CFA1,209
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym | ?? |
$55.14
F CFA31,387
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$6.94
F CFA3,952
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pay (unknown) more for clothing
|
Democratic Republic of the Congo
|
Benin
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
?? |
$16.34
F CFA9,300
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
?? |
$8.17
F CFA4,650
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
?? |
$8.17
F CFA4,650
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| Men's business shoes (leather) | ?? |
$44.93
F CFA25,575
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