- Cost of Living
- Niger
- Saudi Arabia
- Niamey
- Al Qurayyat
- Comparison
Cost of living in Niamey, Niger compared to Al Qurayyat, Saudi Arabia
Currency:
| Food | + 53% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Niamey (Niger) is 53% more expensive than in Al Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,933 Franc (﷼ 42) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,848 Franc (﷼ 27) | ﷼ 23 | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,833 Franc (﷼ 20) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,220 Franc (﷼ 9) | ﷼ 5.00 | + 72% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,243 Franc (﷼ 16) | ﷼ 8 | + 98% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,483 Franc (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 5.00 | + 109% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (﷼ 28) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,696 Franc (﷼ 26) | ﷼ 6.00 | + 335% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 901 Franc (﷼ 6) | ﷼ 2.00 | + 218% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 732 Franc (﷼ 5.17) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,500 Franc (﷼ 46) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,966 Franc (﷼ 14) | ﷼ 2.00 | + 594% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 341 Franc (﷼ 2.41) | ﷼ 2.00 | + 21% | |
| Housing | + 40% | |||
| Housing in Niamey (Niger) is 40% more expensive than in Al Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 577,493 Franc (﷼ 4,078) | ﷼ 1,200 | + 240% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 337,500 Franc (﷼ 2,383) | ﷼ 1,000 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 109,832 Franc (﷼ 776) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 550,000 Franc (﷼ 3,884) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 240,000 Franc (﷼ 1,695) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 55,500 Franc (﷼ 392) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 42,593 Franc (﷼ 301) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 353,854 Franc (﷼ 2,499) | ﷼ 1,500 | + 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 200,000 Franc (﷼ 1,412) | ﷼ 500 | + 182% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,125 Franc (﷼ 64) | ﷼ 40 | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ﷼ 25 | - | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Niamey (Niger) is 44% more expensive than in Al Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 20,000 Franc (﷼ 141) | ﷼ 150 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 26,000 Franc (﷼ 184) | ﷼ 100 | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ﷼ 200 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,000 Franc (﷼ 184) | ﷼ 200 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Niamey (Niger) is in Al Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,000,000 Franc (﷼ 141,225) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 537 Franc (﷼ 3.79) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Niamey (Niger) is 7% more expensive than in Al Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,000 Franc (﷼ 14) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 6,685 Franc (﷼ 47) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,314 Franc (﷼ 16) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,000 Franc (﷼ 14) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,424 Franc (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 8 | + 26% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,783 Franc (﷼ 13) | ﷼ 10 | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 4,610 Franc (﷼ 33) | ﷼ 20 | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Niamey (Niger) is in Al Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 17,269 Franc (﷼ 122) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 23,445 Franc (﷼ 166) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,487 Franc (﷼ 25) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (﷼ 11) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 900 Franc (﷼ 6) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 157 Franc (﷼ 1.11) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 25,000 Franc (﷼ 177) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,032 Franc (﷼ 7) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 52 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Niamey (Niger) is 41% more expensive than in Al Qurayyat (Saudi Arabia)
For example, you would need at least ﷼ 4,799
(679,564 Franc)
in Niamey
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
﷼ 3,400
in Al Qurayyat.
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