Cost of living in Niamey (Niger) is 34% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 10% | |||
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| Food in Niamey (Niger) is 10% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Niamey | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,513 Franc (Dirham 42) | Dirham 45 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,919 Franc (Dirham 25) | Dirham 34 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,605 Franc (Dirham 17) | Dirham 17 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,252 Franc (Dirham 8) | Dirham 7 | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,001 Franc (Dirham 13) | Dirham 12 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,236 Franc (Dirham 8) | Dirham 6 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (Dirham 26) | Dirham 17 | + 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,387 Franc (Dirham 15) | Dirham 9 | + 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 739 Franc (Dirham 4.72) | Dirham 4.48 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 748 Franc (Dirham 4.78) | Dirham 10 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,123 Franc (Dirham 45) | Dirham 59 | - 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,656 Franc (Dirham 11) | Dirham 8 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 361 Franc (Dirham 2.31) | Dirham 5.13 | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Niamey (Niger) is 54% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Niamey | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 591,386 Franc (Dirham 3,778) | Dirham 14,724 | - 74% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 332,274 Franc (Dirham 2,123) | Dirham 9,417 | - 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 107,386 Franc (Dirham 686) | Dirham 829 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 512,010 Franc (Dirham 3,271) | Dirham 8,201 | - 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 243,021 Franc (Dirham 1,552) | Dirham 5,341 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 72,454 Franc (Dirham 463) | Dirham 622 | - 26% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,462 Franc (Dirham 252) | Dirham 336 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 349,568 Franc (Dirham 2,233) | Dirham 770 | + 190% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 163,949 Franc (Dirham 1,047) | Dirham 296 | + 254% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,054 Franc (Dirham 51) | Dirham 41 | + 27% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Dirham 31 | - | |
| Clothes | - 53% | |||
| Clothes in Niamey (Niger) is 53% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Niamey | Dubai | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,976 Franc (Dirham 51) | Dirham 251 | - 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 17,107 Franc (Dirham 109) | Dirham 220 | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 399 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,000 Franc (Dirham 166) | Dirham 408 | - 59% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Niamey (Niger) is 15% more expensive than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Niamey | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,000,000 Franc (Dirham 127,757) | Dirham 92,311 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 543 Franc (Dirham 3.47) | Dirham 2.88 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Dirham 303 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Dirham 36 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Niamey (Niger) is 35% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Niamey | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Dirham 25 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,417 Franc (Dirham 22) | Dirham 38 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (Dirham 64) | Dirham 284 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Dirham 21 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,320 Franc (Dirham 15) | Dirham 19 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,232 Franc (Dirham 14) | Dirham 21 | - 32% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,308 Franc (Dirham 8) | Dirham 10 | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,716 Franc (Dirham 11) | Dirham 13 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,750 Franc (Dirham 37) | Dirham 40 | - 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 33% | |||
| Entertainment in Niamey (Niger) is 33% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Niamey | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 16,863 Franc (Dirham 108) | Dirham 147 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,946 Franc (Dirham 32) | Dirham 98 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dirham 283 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 24,709 Franc (Dirham 158) | Dirham 275 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,579 Franc (Dirham 23) | Dirham 75 | - 70% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (Dirham 10) | Dirham 22 | - 56% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,007 Franc (Dirham 6) | Dirham 45 | - 86% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Dirham 1,999 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 149 Franc (Dirham 0.95) | Dirham 0.56 | + 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,632 Franc (Dirham 151) | Dirham 318 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,026 Franc (Dirham 7) | Dirham 22 | - 70% | |
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TOTAL | - 34% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 608 prices entered by 138 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2025.
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