Cost of living in Niamey (Niger) is 63% more expensive than in Medan (Indonesia)
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| Food | + 50% | |||
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| Food in Niamey (Niger) is 50% more expensive than in Medan (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Niamey | Medan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,513 Franc (Rp 191,007) | Rp 38,527 | + 396% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,919 Franc (Rp 114,929) | Rp 56,079 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,605 Franc (Rp 76,407) | Rp 24,529 | + 211% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,252 Franc (Rp 36,719) | Rp 23,964 | + 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,001 Franc (Rp 58,678) | Rp 23,277 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,236 Franc (Rp 36,236) | Rp 11,524 | + 214% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (Rp 117,307) | Rp 44,259 | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,387 Franc (Rp 70,000) | Rp 42,360 | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 739 Franc (Rp 21,669) | Rp 13,769 | + 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 748 Franc (Rp 21,945) | Rp 37,538 | - 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,123 Franc (Rp 208,885) | Rp 533,963 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,656 Franc (Rp 48,565) | Rp 18,364 | + 164% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 361 Franc (Rp 10,594) | Rp 18,092 | - 41% | |
| Housing | + 208% | |||
| Housing in Niamey (Niger) is 208% more expensive than in Medan (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Niamey | Medan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 591,386 Franc (Rp 17,343,449) | Rp 6,684,990 | + 159% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 332,274 Franc (Rp 9,744,527) | Rp 6,871,260 | + 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 107,386 Franc (Rp 3,149,286) | Rp 550,904 | + 472% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 512,010 Franc (Rp 15,015,606) | Rp 3,602,450 | + 317% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 243,021 Franc (Rp 7,127,024) | Rp 2,902,060 | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 72,454 Franc (Rp 2,124,828) | Rp 377,404 | + 463% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,462 Franc (Rp 1,157,305) | Rp 183,595 | + 530% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 349,568 Franc (Rp 10,251,705) | Rp 4,859,130 | + 111% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 163,949 Franc (Rp 4,808,097) | Rp 2,104,570 | + 128% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,054 Franc (Rp 236,195) | Rp 69,949 | + 238% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 75,889 | - | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Niamey (Niger) is about the same as in Medan (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Niamey | Medan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,976 Franc (Rp 233,916) | Rp 579,936 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 17,107 Franc (Rp 501,705) | Rp 324,141 | + 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,353,650 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,000 Franc (Rp 762,496) | Rp 825,477 | - 8% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Niamey (Niger) is 15% more expensive than in Medan (Indonesia) | ||||
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| Niamey | Medan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,000,000 Franc (Rp 586,535,652) | Rp 448,980,000 | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 543 Franc (Rp 15,930) | Rp 11,326 | + 41% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 135,574 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Rp 66,911 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 80% | |||
| Personal Care in Niamey (Niger) is 80% more expensive than in Medan (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Niamey | Medan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 28,136 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,417 Franc (Rp 100,218) | Rp 61,784 | + 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (Rp 293,268) | Rp 237,938 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 36,234 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,320 Franc (Rp 68,047) | Rp 22,014 | + 209% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,232 Franc (Rp 65,457) | Rp 39,424 | + 66% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,308 Franc (Rp 38,363) | Rp 13,434 | + 186% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,716 Franc (Rp 50,328) | Rp 12,619 | + 299% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,750 Franc (Rp 168,629) | Rp 56,099 | + 201% | |
| Entertainment | + 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Niamey (Niger) is 42% more expensive than in Medan (Indonesia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Niamey | Medan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 16,863 Franc (Rp 494,523) | Rp 269,215 | + 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,946 Franc (Rp 145,060) | Rp 108,046 | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 300,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 24,709 Franc (Rp 724,641) | Rp 374,418 | + 94% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,579 Franc (Rp 104,967) | Rp 107,372 | - 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (Rp 43,990) | Rp 37,532 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,007 Franc (Rp 29,524) | Rp 66,290 | - 55% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,852,810 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 149 Franc (Rp 4,374) | Rp 1,807 | + 142% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,632 Franc (Rp 693,062) | Rp 461,235 | + 50% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,026 Franc (Rp 30,092) | Rp 30,423 | - 1% | |
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TOTAL | + 63% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 72 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2025.
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