Cost of living in Niamey (Niger) is 7% more expensive than in Yaoundé (Cameroon)
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| Food | + 12% | |||
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| Food in Niamey (Niger) is 12% more expensive than in Yaoundé (Cameroon) | ||||
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| Niamey | Yaoundé | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 6,513 Franc (6,555 Franc) | 5,538 Franc | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 3,919 Franc (3,944 Franc) | 3,407 Franc | + 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,605 Franc (2,622 Franc) | 2,632 Franc | - 0% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,252 Franc (1,260 Franc) | 1,097 Franc | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,001 Franc (2,014 Franc) | 1,128 Franc | + 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,236 Franc (1,244 Franc) | 1,586 Franc | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 4,000 Franc (4,026 Franc) | 3,265 Franc | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,387 Franc (2,402 Franc) | 2,678 Franc | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 739 Franc (744 Franc) | 809 Franc | - 8% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 748 Franc (753 Franc) | 580 Franc | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,123 Franc (7,169 Franc) | 6,098 Franc | + 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,656 Franc (1,667 Franc) | 1,116 Franc | + 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 361 Franc (364 Franc) | 441 Franc | - 18% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Niamey (Niger) is 13% more expensive than in Yaoundé (Cameroon) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Niamey | Yaoundé | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 591,386 Franc (595,221 Franc) | 508,420 Franc | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 332,274 Franc (334,429 Franc) | 449,490 Franc | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 107,386 Franc (108,082 Franc) | 63,122 Franc | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 512,010 Franc (515,330 Franc) | 456,419 Franc | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 243,021 Franc (244,597 Franc) | 249,490 Franc | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 72,454 Franc (72,923 Franc) | 43,296 Franc | + 68% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 39,462 Franc (39,718 Franc) | 36,238 Franc | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 349,568 Franc (351,835 Franc) | 257,882 Franc | + 36% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 163,949 Franc (165,012 Franc) | 129,005 Franc | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 8,054 Franc (8,106 Franc) | 7,358 Franc | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Niamey (Niger) is 54% cheaper than in Yaoundé (Cameroon) | ||||
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| Niamey | Yaoundé | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 7,976 Franc (8,028 Franc) | 55,263 Franc | - 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 17,107 Franc (17,218 Franc) | 32,324 Franc | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 55,006 Franc | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 26,000 Franc (26,169 Franc) | 31,834 Franc | - 18% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Niamey (Niger) is 14% more expensive than in Yaoundé (Cameroon) | ||||
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| Niamey | Yaoundé | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,000,000 Franc (20,129,704 Franc) | 11,462,100 Franc | + 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 543 Franc (547 Franc) | 683 Franc | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 15,690 Franc | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Niamey (Niger) is about the same as in Yaoundé (Cameroon) | ||||
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| Niamey | Yaoundé | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,902 Franc | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,417 Franc (3,439 Franc) | 4,500 Franc | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (10,065 Franc) | 11,991 Franc | - 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,843 Franc | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,320 Franc (2,335 Franc) | 2,491 Franc | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,232 Franc (2,246 Franc) | 1,500 Franc | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,308 Franc (1,317 Franc) | 1,287 Franc | + 2% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,716 Franc (1,727 Franc) | 1,132 Franc | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 5,750 Franc (5,787 Franc) | 5,964 Franc | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Niamey (Niger) is 10% more expensive than in Yaoundé (Cameroon) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Niamey | Yaoundé | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 16,863 Franc (16,972 Franc) | 8,670 Franc | + 96% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,946 Franc (4,978 Franc) | 4,273 Franc | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 24,709 Franc (24,869 Franc) | 29,534 Franc | - 16% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 3,579 Franc (3,602 Franc) | 5,838 Franc | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 1,500 Franc (1,510 Franc) | 2,318 Franc | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,007 Franc (1,013 Franc) | 810 Franc | + 25% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 149 Franc (150 Franc) | 81 Franc | + 86% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 23,632 Franc (23,786 Franc) | 39,926 Franc | - 40% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,026 Franc (1,033 Franc) | 961 Franc | + 7% | |
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TOTAL | + 7% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 08, 2024.
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