Travel Costs in Benin
All figures are approximate estimates in USD for comparison.
- Budget / day
- $35
- Mid-range / day
- $85
- Luxury / day
- $200
- Budget meal
- $2.5
- Coffee
- $1.5
- Local transport
- $0.5
- Budget hotel
- $15
- Mid-range hotel
- $55
Overview
Benin is a relatively affordable destination in West Africa, with local street food and transport being very cheap, though imported goods and Western-style accommodation can push costs higher. Cotonou, the main entry point, tends to be the most expensive city, while rural areas are significantly cheaper. Budget travelers can get by comfortably on modest sums by eating local and using shared zémidjan (motorcycle taxi) transport.
Notes
Use zemidjan motorcycle taxis for short urban trips and eat at local marché restaurants to cut costs dramatically; always agree on a fare before boarding any taxi or moto.