Cost of living in Niamey (Niger) is 64% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus)
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| Food | + 72% | |||
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| Food in Niamey (Niger) is 72% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Niamey | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,513 Franc (37 BYN) | 25 BYN | + 45% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,919 Franc (22 BYN) | 15 BYN | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,605 Franc (15 BYN) | 7 BYN | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,252 Franc (7 BYN) | 2.46 BYN | + 189% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,001 Franc (11 BYN) | 4.28 BYN | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,236 Franc (7 BYN) | 9 BYN | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (23 BYN) | 10 BYN | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,387 Franc (14 BYN) | 4.26 BYN | + 219% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 739 Franc (4.20 BYN) | 1.85 BYN | + 128% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 748 Franc (4.26 BYN) | 2.77 BYN | + 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,123 Franc (41 BYN) | 22 BYN | + 88% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,656 Franc (9 BYN) | 4.19 BYN | + 125% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 361 Franc (2.05 BYN) | 1.20 BYN | + 71% | |
| Housing | + 131% | |||
| Housing in Niamey (Niger) is 131% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Niamey | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 591,386 Franc (3,364 BYN) | 2,281 BYN | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 332,274 Franc (1,890 BYN) | 1,234 BYN | + 53% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 107,386 Franc (611 BYN) | 115 BYN | + 432% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 512,010 Franc (2,912 BYN) | 1,330 BYN | + 119% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 243,021 Franc (1,382 BYN) | 1,011 BYN | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 72,454 Franc (412 BYN) | 85 BYN | + 384% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,462 Franc (224 BYN) | 26 BYN | + 749% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 349,568 Franc (1,988 BYN) | 975 BYN | + 104% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 163,949 Franc (933 BYN) | 465 BYN | + 100% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,054 Franc (46 BYN) | 28 BYN | + 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 35 BYN | - | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Niamey (Niger) is 25% cheaper than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Niamey | Minsk | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,976 Franc (45 BYN) | 171 BYN | - 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 17,107 Franc (97 BYN) | 81 BYN | + 20% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 261 BYN | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,000 Franc (148 BYN) | 286 BYN | - 48% | |
| Transportation | + 43% | |||
| Transportation in Niamey (Niger) is 43% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Niamey | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,000,000 Franc (113,767 BYN) | 33,253 BYN | + 242% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 543 Franc (3.09 BYN) | 2.31 BYN | + 34% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 48 BYN | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 25 BYN | - | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Niamey (Niger) is 21% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
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| Niamey | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 18 BYN | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,417 Franc (19 BYN) | 21 BYN | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (57 BYN) | 46 BYN | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 15 BYN | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,320 Franc (13 BYN) | 12 BYN | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,232 Franc (13 BYN) | 9 BYN | + 46% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,308 Franc (7 BYN) | 3.50 BYN | + 113% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,716 Franc (10 BYN) | 5.27 BYN | + 85% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,750 Franc (33 BYN) | 21 BYN | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 48% | |||
| Entertainment in Niamey (Niger) is 48% more expensive than in Minsk (Belarus) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Niamey | Minsk | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 16,863 Franc (96 BYN) | 50 BYN | + 94% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,946 Franc (28 BYN) | 26 BYN | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 122 BYN | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 24,709 Franc (141 BYN) | 121 BYN | + 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,579 Franc (20 BYN) | 16 BYN | + 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (9 BYN) | 5.80 BYN | + 47% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,007 Franc (5.73 BYN) | 8 BYN | - 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 1,010 BYN | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 149 Franc (0.85 BYN) | 0.20 BYN | + 321% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,632 Franc (134 BYN) | 90 BYN | + 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,026 Franc (5.84 BYN) | 7 BYN | - 13% | |
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TOTAL | + 64% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 91 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2025.
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