Cost of living in Niger compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Niger is 26% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Niger | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | R$ 39 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | R$ 38 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (R$ 29) | R$ 12 | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,000 Franc (R$ 19) | R$ 5.58 | + 244% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,500 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 13 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 8 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | R$ 26 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc (R$ 19) | R$ 12 | + 54% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 7 | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 6 | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,000 Franc (R$ 96) | R$ 50 | + 92% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (R$ 4.80) | R$ 10 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (R$ 4.80) | R$ 4.55 | + 6% | |
| Housing | + 26% | |||
| Housing in Niger is 26% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Niger | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | R$ 4,067 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | R$ 2,745 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Franc (R$ 2,883) | R$ 722 | + 299% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Franc (R$ 3,844) | R$ 3,020 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 250,000 Franc (R$ 2,402) | R$ 1,975 | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 140,000 Franc (R$ 1,345) | R$ 529 | + 154% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | R$ 91 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | R$ 1,793 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 650 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 31 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 22 | - | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Niger is 17% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Niger | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,000 Franc (R$ 48) | R$ 287 | - 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 279 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 412 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 316 | - | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| 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$ 117,661 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 Franc (R$ 5.77) | R$ 6 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 246 | - | |
| 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$ 21 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 51 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 288 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 24 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (R$ 24) | R$ 14 | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (R$ 24) | R$ 21 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | R$ 8 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 5.67 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 60 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Niger is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Niger | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (R$ 144) | R$ 115 | + 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (R$ 96) | R$ 60 | + 60% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 237 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (R$ 240) | R$ 239 | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000 Franc (R$ 38) | R$ 32 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,819 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (R$ 0.58) | R$ 1.47 | - 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (R$ 288) | R$ 140 | + 106% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 13,927 prices entered by 1,409 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Niger is 10% more expensive than in Brazil
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