Town in Atlantique, Benin
Cost of living in Ouidah
How much a month costs in Ouidah
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $772–1,370 (CFA450,000–800,000).
Prices in Ouidah
Typical 2026 ranges in XOF, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | XOF | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | CFA20,000–50,000 | $34–86 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | CFA1,000–2,500 | $1.7–4.3 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | CFA5,000–12,000 | $9–21 |
| Cappuccino | CFA800–2,000 | $1.4–3.4 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | CFA800–2,000 | $1.4–3.4 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | CFA200–500 | $0.34–0.86 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | CFA800–2,000 | $1.4–3.4 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | CFA5,000–12,000 | $9–21 |
Value for money: 63/100
A value score of 63/100 means Ouidah gives more quality of life per dollar than 62% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 45/100.
| Quality factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Safety | |
| Air quality | |
| Healthcare | |
| Weather | |
| Friendly locals | |
| English |
Cost of living across Benin
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Ouidah | $772–1,370 | 63/100 |
| Cotonou | $1,200–1,890 | 39/100 |
Cheaper alternatives to Ouidah
Similar safety, lower cost, in Africa.
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Ouidah?
About $343–549 on a lean budget, $772–1,370 for a comfortable month and $1,720–3,090 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Ouidah?
A local meal is CFA1,000–2,500 ($1.7–4.3); a mid-range restaurant is CFA5,000–12,000 ($9–21) per person.
Is Benin expensive?
Prices in Benin are about 34% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
More about Ouidah
Going to Ouidah solo?
SoloSquare is where travelers, nomads and locals in Ouidah meet up for small plans: coffee, dinners, walks and day trips. Join one, or start your own in a minute.
Sources
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.