Cost of living in Niger compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
Food | + 24% | |||
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Food in Niger is 24% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Niger | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Taka 324 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | Taka 492 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (Taka 528) | Taka 196 | + 169% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,000 Franc (Taka 352) | Taka 92 | + 281% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,500 Franc (Taka 264) | Taka 132 | + 101% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (Taka 176) | Taka 78 | + 126% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Taka 608 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc (Taka 352) | Taka 223 | + 58% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Franc (Taka 176) | Taka 33 | + 438% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (Taka 176) | Taka 384 | - 54% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,000 Franc (Taka 1,760) | Taka 1,400 | + 26% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (Taka 88) | Taka 111 | - 21% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (Taka 88) | Taka 70 | + 25% | |
Housing | + 43% | |||
Housing in Niger is 43% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Niger | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Taka 43,758 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Taka 25,202 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Franc (Taka 52,803) | Taka 3,035 | + 1640% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Franc (Taka 70,404) | Taka 22,952 | + 207% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 250,000 Franc (Taka 44,002) | Taka 18,549 | + 137% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 140,000 Franc (Taka 24,641) | Taka 7,137 | + 245% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Taka 1,213 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | - | Taka 31,061 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 17,904 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Taka 417 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | - | - | |
Clothes | - 5% | |||
Clothes in Niger is 5% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
Niger | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,000 Franc (Taka 880) | Taka 2,410 | - 63% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Taka 3,066 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 6,410 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 4,273 | - | |
Transportation | - 0% | |||
Transportation in Niger is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
Niger | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 4,000,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 Franc (Taka 106) | Taka 107 | - 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,440 | - | |
Personal Care | + 6% | |||
Personal Care in Niger is 6% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Niger | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 285 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 513 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Taka 1,500 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 425 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (Taka 440) | Taka 333 | + 32% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (Taka 440) | Taka 376 | + 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Taka 85 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | Taka 89 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Taka 445 | - | |
Entertainment | + 43% | |||
Entertainment in Niger is 43% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
Niger | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (Taka 2,640) | Taka 1,308 | + 102% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (Taka 1,760) | Taka 852 | + 106% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,768 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (Taka 4,400) | Taka 2,051 | + 115% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000 Franc (Taka 704) | Taka 999 | - 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Taka 248 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 564 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (Taka 11) | Taka 2.94 | + 259% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (Taka 5,280) | Taka 2,601 | + 103% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 292 | - | |
TOTAL | + 23% |

These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Niger is 23% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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