Cost of living in Niger compared to Brazil
Currency:
Food | + 21% | |||
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Food in Niger is 21% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | R$ 28 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | R$ 27 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | R$ 8 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | R$ 3.81 | - | |
12 eggs, large | 2,000 Franc (R$ 19) | R$ 8 | + 134% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | R$ 5.51 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | R$ 17 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc (R$ 19) | R$ 7 | + 179% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500 Franc (R$ 4.82) | R$ 4.41 | + 9% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 4.82 | + 100% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,000 Franc (R$ 96) | R$ 38 | + 155% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | - | R$ 7 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 Franc (R$ 1.93) | R$ 3.35 | - 42% | |
Housing | + 58% | |||
Housing in Niger is 58% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | R$ 3,130 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | R$ 1,856 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Franc (R$ 2,894) | R$ 488 | + 492% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Franc (R$ 3,858) | R$ 2,114 | + 82% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 250,000 Franc (R$ 2,411) | R$ 1,310 | + 84% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 140,000 Franc (R$ 1,350) | R$ 341 | + 297% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | R$ 78 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | - | R$ 1,630 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 465 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 23 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 17 | - | |
Clothes | - 13% | |||
Clothes in Niger is 13% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,000 Franc (R$ 48) | R$ 212 | - 77% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 192 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 323 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 246 | - | |
Transportation | + 5% | |||
Transportation in Niger is 5% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 89,066 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 Franc (R$ 5.79) | R$ 4.39 | + 32% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 217 | - | |
Personal Care | + 20% | |||
Personal Care in Niger is 20% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 17 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 39 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | R$ 219 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 15 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (R$ 24) | R$ 11 | + 117% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (R$ 24) | R$ 15 | + 56% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | R$ 5.79 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 3.99 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 42 | - | |
Entertainment | + 17% | |||
Entertainment in Niger is 17% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (R$ 145) | R$ 96 | + 51% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (R$ 96) | R$ 53 | + 82% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 226 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (R$ 241) | R$ 188 | + 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000 Franc (R$ 39) | R$ 25 | + 53% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 11 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 10 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,464 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (R$ 0.58) | R$ 1.24 | - 53% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (R$ 289) | R$ 118 | + 146% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 11 | - | |
TOTAL | + 26% |

These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Niger is 26% more expensive than in Brazil
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