Cost of Living Comparison Between Australia and Benin Cost of Living Comparison Between Australia and Benin

😐 Solo nomad: Australia is 96.5% more expensive than Benin without rent, and 178.5% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Australia is 91.5% more expensive than Benin without rent, and 166.9% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Australia
Benin
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$16.48 A$22.91
$3.51 F CFA 1,954
369.52%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$76.8 A$107
$25.98 F CFA 14.5K
195.54%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.50 A$13.20
$6.05 F CFA 3,366
57.02%
Cappuccino
$3.41 A$4.74
$4.70 F CFA 2,619
-27.45%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.59 A$3.60
$1.02 F CFA 569
153.92%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.20 A$3.06
$1.00 F CFA 559
120.00%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.35 A$8.82
$1.38 F CFA 770
360.14%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.00 A$9.73
$3.60 F CFA 2,004
94.44%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Australia
Benin
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.49 A$2.08
$2.08 F CFA 1,156
-28.37%
White Bread (500g)
$2.44 A$3.39
$1.01 F CFA 565
141.58%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.09 A$2.90
$2.06 F CFA 1,146
1.46%
Eggs
$4.31 A$5.99
$2.33 F CFA 1,300
84.98%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.99 A$12.49
$9.58 F CFA 5,331
-6.16%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.47 A$11.77
$4.50 F CFA 2,505
88.22%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$13.71 A$19.06
$5.48 F CFA 3,050
150.18%
Apples (1kg)
$3.15 A$4.37
$2.69 F CFA 1,498
17.10%
Banana (1kg)
$2.70 A$3.75
$1.25 F CFA 698
116.00%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.89 A$4.02
$0.91 F CFA 505
217.58%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.42 A$6.14
$1.54 F CFA 857
187.01%
Potato (1kg)
$2.51 A$3.48
$1.11 F CFA 619
126.13%
Onion (1kg)
$2.09 A$2.91
$1.15 F CFA 639
81.74%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.28 A$3.17
$0.64 F CFA 354
256.25%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.52 A$2.11
$1.13 F CFA 627
34.51%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$31.27 A$43.46
$1.08 F CFA 599
2795.37%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.43 A$20.06
$4.58 F CFA 2,547
215.07%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$4.44 A$6.17
$0.99 F CFA 550
348.48%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$5.03 A$7.00
$1.73 F CFA 961
190.75%
🚌 Getting Around
Australia
Benin
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.86 A$3.97
$1.77 F CFA 988
61.58%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$96.7 A$134
$7.44 F CFA 4,144
1199.19%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.67 A$5.11
$1.62 F CFA 900
126.54%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.75 A$2.43
$1.61 F CFA 895
8.70%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$37.40 A$52.0
$1.78 F CFA 993
2001.12%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.16 A$1.61
$1.08 F CFA 599
7.41%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.2K A$40.7K
-
-
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$22.5K A$31.3K
$24.3K F CFA 13.5M
-7.26%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Australia
Benin
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$175 A$243
$168 F CFA 93.7K
3.80%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$25.88 A$35.97
$27.93 F CFA 15.5K
-7.34%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$52.3 A$72.7
$62.3 F CFA 34.7K
-15.98%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Australia
Benin
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$46.98 A$65.3
$42.45 F CFA 23.6K
10.67%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$16.32 A$22.69
$5.18 F CFA 2,884
215.06%
Cinema Ticket
$13.87 A$19.27
$6.19 F CFA 3,447
124.07%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Australia
Benin
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,587 A$2,205
$186 F CFA 103.5K
753.09%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$12.7K A$17.6K
$6,500 F CFA 3.6M
95.08%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Australia
Benin
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$70.3 A$97.7
$17.38 F CFA 9,676
304.26%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$49.95 A$69.4
$8.65 F CFA 4,815
477.46%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$101 A$140
$17.75 F CFA 9,881
467.44%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$112 A$155
$40.96 F CFA 22.8K
172.78%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
Australia
Benin
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,406 A$1,954
$193 F CFA 107.5K
628.09%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,109 A$1,541
$143 F CFA 79.4K
677.72%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,269 A$3,153
$520 F CFA 289.3K
336.55%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,772 A$2,463
$303 F CFA 168.4K
485.57%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$7,610 A$10.6K
-
-
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$5,713 A$7,942
$2,719 F CFA 1.5M
110.10%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Australia
Benin
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$3,890 A$5,408
$240 F CFA 133.4K
1523.46%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.35
5
27.00%

CityCost data is based on AI and user input – minor inaccuracies may occur.

Last update for Australia: April 12, 2026

Last update for Benin: April 12, 2026

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Australia vs other spots: cost of living compared

🇦🇺 Australia
$2,305
/mo nomad
🇺🇸 United States
$2,837
/mo nomad
🇦🇺 Australia
$2,305
/mo nomad
🇳🇿 New Zealand
$2,100
/mo nomad
🇦🇺 Australia
$2,305
/mo nomad
🇸🇧 Solomon Islands
$1,989
/mo nomad
🇦🇺 Australia
$2,305
/mo nomad
🇮🇳 India
$445
/mo nomad
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