Cost of living in Niamey (Niger) is 29% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States)
We need your help!
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
Do you know the prices in Albuquerque, New Mexico or in Niamey? You can help!
Improve the prices for Albuquerque, New Mexico! Improve the prices for Niamey!
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 62 prices entered by 13 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
Food | - 33% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Niamey (Niger) is 33% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Niamey | Albuquerque, New Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,513 Franc ($11) | $19 | - 44% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,919 Franc ($7) | $10 | - 35% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,605 Franc ($4.32) | $4.24 | + 2% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,252 Franc ($2.08) | $1.35 | + 54% | |
12 eggs, large | 2,001 Franc ($3.32) | $5.26 | - 37% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,236 Franc ($2.05) | $3.61 | - 43% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc ($7) | $5.37 | + 24% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,387 Franc ($3.96) | $4.01 | - 1% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 739 Franc ($1.23) | $1.59 | - 23% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 748 Franc ($1.24) | $3.60 | - 65% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,123 Franc ($12) | $14 | - 18% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,656 Franc ($2.75) | $2.45 | + 12% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 361 Franc ($0.60) | $1.90 | - 68% | |
Housing | - 30% | |||
Housing in Niamey (Niger) is 30% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Niamey | Albuquerque, New Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 591,386 Franc ($982) | $2,039 | - 52% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 332,274 Franc ($551) | $1,540 | - 64% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 107,386 Franc ($178) | $208 | - 14% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 512,010 Franc ($850) | $1,409 | - 40% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 243,021 Franc ($403) | $985 | - 59% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 72,454 Franc ($120) | $125 | - 3% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,462 Franc ($65) | $50 | + 31% | |
40” flat screen tv | 349,568 Franc ($580) | $367 | + 58% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 163,949 Franc ($272) | $125 | + 118% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,054 Franc ($13) | $10 | + 34% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $24 | - | |
Clothes | - 47% | |||
Clothes in Niamey (Niger) is 47% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Niamey | Albuquerque, New Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,976 Franc ($13) | $50 | - 74% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 17,107 Franc ($28) | $54 | - 48% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $92 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,000 Franc ($43) | $107 | - 60% | |
Transportation | + 14% | |||
Transportation in Niamey (Niger) is 14% more expensive than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Niamey | Albuquerque, New Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,000,000 Franc ($33,195) | $22,128 | + 50% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 543 Franc ($0.90) | $0.91 | - 0% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | $36 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $24 | - | |
Personal Care | - 51% | |||
Personal Care in Niamey (Niger) is 51% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Niamey | Albuquerque, New Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $8 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,417 Franc ($5.67) | $20 | - 72% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc ($17) | $128 | - 87% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,320 Franc ($3.85) | $4.01 | - 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,232 Franc ($3.70) | $4.75 | - 22% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,308 Franc ($2.17) | $4.69 | - 54% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,716 Franc ($2.85) | $1.86 | + 53% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,750 Franc ($10) | $20 | - 51% | |
Entertainment | - 40% | |||
Entertainment in Niamey (Niger) is 40% cheaper than in Albuquerque, New Mexico (United States) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Niamey | Albuquerque, New Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 16,863 Franc ($28) | $44 | - 36% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 4,946 Franc ($8) | $28 | - 70% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $113 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 24,709 Franc ($41) | $77 | - 47% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,579 Franc ($5.94) | $11 | - 45% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc ($2.49) | $5.54 | - 55% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,007 Franc ($1.67) | $7 | - 76% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $408 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 149 Franc ($0.25) | $0.43 | - 43% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,632 Franc ($39) | $45 | - 14% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,026 Franc ($1.70) | $9 | - 81% | |
TOTAL | - 29% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 62 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 18, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.00166
USD
/
XOF
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in Singapore is 74% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Taipei is 18% cheaper than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Bangkok is 28% cheaper than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Paris is 44% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Sydney is 65% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Seoul is about the same as in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Glasgow is 48% cheaper than in London
- Cost of living in Shanghai is 17% cheaper than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in London is 114% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Honolulu, Hawaii is 71% more expensive than in Tokyo
Compare other countries
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require $6,500 in Albuquerque, New Mexico you would need to make just about $4,640 (2,795,414 Franc) in Niamey.
Do you live in Albuquerque, New Mexico? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Portland, Oregon (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Marseille (France)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Sacramento, California (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Seville (Spain)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Tucson, Arizona (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Denver, Colorado (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Turin (Italy)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Valencia, Spain (Spain)
Prices recently added
- 500 ml beer in neighbourhood pub in Bihar Sharif costs ₨1,000 (5 minutes ago)
- Furnished accommodation in normal area, monthly rent - 85 m2 in Vitoria-Gasteiz costs €1,000 (20 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Sydney costs AU$20 (37 minutes ago)
- 1 pack of marlboro cigarettes in Prishtina costs €3.10 (about 2 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Fukuoka costs ¥450 (about 3 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Shizuoka costs ¥1,000 (about 3 hours ago)