Cost of living in Niger compared to Brazil
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| Food | + 62% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Niger is 62% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (R$ 71) | R$ 28 | + 151% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,000 Franc (R$ 28) | R$ 26 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,500 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 49% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,271 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 3.40 | + 165% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,086 Franc (R$ 15) | R$ 7 | + 110% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 964 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 5.44 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,000 Franc (R$ 21) | R$ 15 | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 999 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 606 Franc (R$ 4.29) | R$ 3.91 | + 10% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 676 Franc (R$ 4.80) | R$ 4.53 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,000 Franc (R$ 71) | R$ 40 | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,100 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 593 Franc (R$ 4.21) | R$ 3.28 | + 28% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Niger is 70% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 420,454 Franc (R$ 2,981) | R$ 3,135 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 247,520 Franc (R$ 1,755) | R$ 1,850 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 165,310 Franc (R$ 1,172) | R$ 529 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 531,322 Franc (R$ 3,768) | R$ 1,958 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 250,000 Franc (R$ 1,773) | R$ 1,291 | + 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 91,715 Franc (R$ 650) | R$ 356 | + 82% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41,316 Franc (R$ 293) | R$ 80 | + 268% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 350,000 Franc (R$ 2,482) | R$ 1,585 | + 57% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 125,000 Franc (R$ 886) | R$ 432 | + 105% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,579 Franc (R$ 40) | R$ 22 | + 78% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Niger is 7% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 198 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,000 Franc (R$ 142) | R$ 165 | - 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 308 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 245 | - | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Niger is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 87,262 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 570 Franc (R$ 4.04) | R$ 4.34 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 213 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Niger is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 18 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc (R$ 35) | R$ 41 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,542 Franc (R$ 53) | R$ 233 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (R$ 18) | R$ 15 | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 776 Franc (R$ 5.50) | R$ 5.47 | + 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,250 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 3.91 | + 308% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 38 | - 81% | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Niger is 14% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (R$ 106) | R$ 97 | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (R$ 21) | R$ 49 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 199 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (R$ 177) | R$ 173 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000 Franc (R$ 28) | R$ 23 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 9 | + 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,500 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 11 | - 3% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 2,779 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 Franc (R$ 1.42) | R$ 1.16 | + 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (R$ 213) | R$ 112 | + 89% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12,825 prices entered by 1,284 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Niger is 30% more expensive than in Brazil
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