Common information

Capital
Porto-Novo
Language
French, Fon
Currency
CFA Franc BCEAO
Population
10 323 000
Phone code
+229

Cost of living and prices in Benin

One bedroom apartment
outside of centre133USD/month
in city centre180USD/month
Three bedroom apartment
outside of centre275USD/month
in city centre536USD/month
Restaurants
MealInexpensive restaurant1 peopleUSD
MealMid-range restaurant2 people29 USD
MealMcMeal at McDonalds1 pcUSD
DrinksDomestic Beer0.5 litreUSD
DrinksImported Beer0.33 litreUSD
DrinksCappuccino1 portionUSD
DrinksCoke/Pepsi0.33 litreUSD
DrinksWater0.33 litreUSD
Markets
FoodMilk1 litreUSD
FoodLoaf bread0.5 kgUSD
FoodRice white1 kgUSD
FoodEggs12 pcUSD
FoodLocal cheese1 kgUSD
MeatChicken fillets1 kgUSD
FruitsApples1 kgUSD
FruitsBananas1 kgUSD
FruitsOranges1 kgUSD
FoodPotato1 kgUSD
FoodTomato1 kgUSD
FoodOnion1 kgUSD
FoodLettuce1 headUSD
FoodWater1.5 litreUSD
AlcoholWine, Mid-Range1 bottleUSD
AlcoholDomestic Beer0.5 litreUSD
AlcoholImported Beer0.33 litreUSD
CigarettesMarlboro1 packUSD
Transportation
Public transportOne-way1 ticketUSD
Public transportMonthly pass passUSD
TaxiTaxi start seatUSD
TaxiNormal tariff1 kmUSD
TaxiWaiting1 hourUSD
FuelGasoline1 litreUSD
AutomobileToyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort1 pc24,197 USD
Entertainment
SportFitness Club1 month43 USD
SportTennis Court Rent1 hour10 USD
RestCinema, International Release1 placeUSD
Goods
ClothingJeans, Levis 5011 pair17 USD
ClothingSummer Dress in Zara, H&M1 pcUSD
ShoesNike Running Shoes1 pair17 USD
ShoesMen Leather Business Shoes1 pair40 USD
Accommodation
UtilitiesElectricity, Heating... for 85m21 month259 USD
CommunicationMobile Phone Monthly Plan1 month43 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre1 bedroom180 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 bedroom133 USD
Rent apartmentApartment in City Centre3 bedroom536 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre3 bedroom275 USD
Buy apartmentApartment in City Centre1 sq. meter8,642 USD
Rent apartmentApartment Outside of Centre1 sq. meter2,593 USD
SalaryDisposable Salary1 month297 USD
MortgageInterest Rate1 year5

List of largest cities in Benin

Weather, climate, temperature by months in Benin

Season Autumn Winter Spring Summer
Month Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Year
Record high, °C 35 36 37 37 36 38 40 39 38 35 34 33 40
Average high, °C 29 31 32 32 32 34 34 33 32 30 29 28 31
Average temperature, °C 26 27 27 27 27 29 29 29 28 26 25 25 27
Average low, °C 22 23 22 22 22 24 25 25 24 23 22 22 23
Record low, °C 16 16 16 14 15 17 16 18 20 18 17 17 14
Rain, days 11 8 2 1 1 2 4 6 9 12 12 11 79
Fog, days 2 4 9 13 11 6 3 2 2 2 3 3 58
Thunderstorms, days 10 12 6 2 1 3 7 12 15 14 8 7 94
Average precipitation, mm. 153 117 33 13 9 26 67 108 156 219 156 127 1183
Relative humidity, % 82 79 71 65 61 63 67 73 77 81 83 83 74
Relative humidity morning, % 93 93 89 80 74 77 81 87 91 93 93 93 87
Relative humidity evening, % 72 66 54 48 45 47 52 58 65 71 74 74 60
Wind speed, km/h 11 10 9 9 11 12 13 13 12 11 13 12 11
Day Length, часов 13 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 13 13 13 13 12
Dew point, °C 22 23 21 19 18 20 21 23 23 23 22 22 257
Growing degree-day, °C 471 517 518 526 529 527 596 564 551 492 478 472 6239
Solar radiation, global, Mj/m2 16 18 19 19 20 21 21 20 19 17 16 15 19