Cost of living in Niamey (Niger) is 28% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda)
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| Food | + 47% | |||
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| Food in Niamey (Niger) is 47% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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| Niamey | Kampala | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,513 Franc (41,497 Shilling) | 17,268 Shilling | + 140% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,919 Franc (24,969 Shilling) | 21,162 Shilling | + 18% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,605 Franc (16,600 Shilling) | 12,218 Shilling | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,252 Franc (7,977 Shilling) | 3,260 Shilling | + 145% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,001 Franc (12,748 Shilling) | 7,998 Shilling | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,236 Franc (7,873 Shilling) | 4,143 Shilling | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (25,486 Shilling) | 16,543 Shilling | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,387 Franc (15,208 Shilling) | 12,361 Shilling | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 739 Franc (4,708 Shilling) | 4,650 Shilling | + 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 748 Franc (4,768 Shilling) | 3,877 Shilling | + 23% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,123 Franc (45,382 Shilling) | 42,460 Shilling | + 7% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,656 Franc (10,551 Shilling) | 4,963 Shilling | + 113% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 361 Franc (2,302 Shilling) | 3,598 Shilling | - 36% | |
| Housing | + 34% | |||
| Housing in Niamey (Niger) is 34% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Niamey | Kampala | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 591,386 Franc (3,767,962 Shilling) | 4,190,750 Shilling | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 332,274 Franc (2,117,053 Shilling) | 2,159,100 Shilling | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 107,386 Franc (684,200 Shilling) | 226,275 Shilling | + 202% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 512,010 Franc (3,262,225 Shilling) | 2,819,640 Shilling | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 243,021 Franc (1,548,386 Shilling) | 1,247,610 Shilling | + 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 72,454 Franc (461,631 Shilling) | 178,259 Shilling | + 159% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,462 Franc (251,431 Shilling) | 138,490 Shilling | + 82% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 349,568 Franc (2,227,241 Shilling) | 867,165 Shilling | + 157% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 163,949 Franc (1,044,586 Shilling) | 564,660 Shilling | + 85% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,054 Franc (51,315 Shilling) | 18,312 Shilling | + 180% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 71,991 Shilling | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Niamey (Niger) is 4% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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| Niamey | Kampala | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,976 Franc (50,820 Shilling) | 51,557 Shilling | - 1% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 17,107 Franc (108,998 Shilling) | 103,372 Shilling | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 197,458 Shilling | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,000 Franc (165,657 Shilling) | 133,780 Shilling | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 20% | |||
| Transportation in Niamey (Niger) is 20% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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| Niamey | Kampala | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,000,000 Franc (127,428,174 Shilling) | 49,469,300 Shilling | + 158% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 543 Franc (3,461 Shilling) | 5,015 Shilling | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 123,034 Shilling | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 24,172 Shilling | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Niamey (Niger) is about the same as in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
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| Niamey | Kampala | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 13,411 Shilling | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,417 Franc (21,773 Shilling) | 23,622 Shilling | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (63,714 Shilling) | 60,980 Shilling | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 19,844 Shilling | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,320 Franc (14,784 Shilling) | 16,897 Shilling | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,232 Franc (14,221 Shilling) | 23,037 Shilling | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,308 Franc (8,335 Shilling) | 5,439 Shilling | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,716 Franc (10,934 Shilling) | 4,693 Shilling | + 133% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,750 Franc (36,636 Shilling) | 26,526 Shilling | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 22% | |||
| Entertainment in Niamey (Niger) is 22% more expensive than in Kampala (Uganda) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Niamey | Kampala | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 16,863 Franc (107,438 Shilling) | 70,551 Shilling | + 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,946 Franc (31,515 Shilling) | 41,975 Shilling | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 93,624 Shilling | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 24,709 Franc (157,432 Shilling) | 154,313 Shilling | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,579 Franc (22,805 Shilling) | 14,849 Shilling | + 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (9,557 Shilling) | 13,866 Shilling | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,007 Franc (6,414 Shilling) | 4,239 Shilling | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 2,748,080 Shilling | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 149 Franc (950 Shilling) | 240 Shilling | + 296% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,632 Franc (150,572 Shilling) | 220,120 Shilling | - 32% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,026 Franc (6,538 Shilling) | 15,060 Shilling | - 57% | |
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TOTAL | + 28% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 131 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2025.
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