Cost of living in Niger compared to Brazil
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Food | + 7% | |||
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Food in Niger is 7% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Niger | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | R$ 34 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | R$ 33 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | R$ 11 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | R$ 5.75 | - | |
12 eggs, large | 2,000 Franc (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | R$ 8 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | R$ 25 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc (R$ 17) | R$ 9 | + 91% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500 Franc (R$ 4.23) | R$ 5.78 | - 27% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 5.96 | + 42% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,000 Franc (R$ 85) | R$ 44 | + 92% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | - | R$ 9 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 Franc (R$ 1.69) | R$ 4.59 | - 63% | |
Housing | + 22% | |||
Housing in Niger is 22% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Niger | Brazil | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | R$ 3,529 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | R$ 2,477 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Franc (R$ 2,541) | R$ 663 | + 283% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Franc (R$ 3,388) | R$ 2,692 | + 26% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 250,000 Franc (R$ 2,117) | R$ 1,711 | + 24% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 140,000 Franc (R$ 1,186) | R$ 612 | + 94% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | R$ 89 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | - | R$ 2,015 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 636 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 28 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 20 | - | |
Clothes | - 14% | |||
Clothes in Niger is 14% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
Niger | Brazil | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,000 Franc (R$ 42) | R$ 250 | - 83% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 246 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 385 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 297 | - | |
Transportation | - 3% | |||
Transportation in Niger is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
Niger | Brazil | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 109,602 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 Franc (R$ 5.08) | R$ 6 | - 17% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 228 | - | |
Personal Care | + 11% | |||
Personal Care in Niger is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Niger | Brazil | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 22 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 48 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 258 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 21 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (R$ 21) | R$ 12 | + 70% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (R$ 21) | R$ 18 | + 20% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | R$ 7 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 4.87 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 52 | - | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
Entertainment in Niger is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
Niger | Brazil | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (R$ 127) | R$ 107 | + 19% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (R$ 85) | R$ 63 | + 35% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 207 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (R$ 212) | R$ 191 | + 11% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000 Franc (R$ 34) | R$ 28 | + 19% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 12 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 11 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 4,254 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (R$ 0.51) | R$ 1.29 | - 61% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (R$ 254) | R$ 125 | + 103% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 11 | - | |
TOTAL | + 7% |

These prices were last updated on January 30, 2023.
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Cost of living in Niger is 7% more expensive than in Brazil
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