Cost of living in Niger compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Niger is 18% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Niger | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 42元 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | 36元 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (38元) | 15元 | + 157% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,000 Franc (25元) | 14元 | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,500 Franc (19元) | 16元 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (13元) | 11元 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 50元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc (25元) | 16元 | + 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Franc (13元) | 7元 | + 91% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (13元) | 7元 | + 90% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,000 Franc (127元) | 94元 | + 35% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (6元) | 9元 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (6元) | 13元 | - 49% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Niger is 19% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Niger | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 12,689元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 5,937元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Franc (3,811元) | 450元 | + 748% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Franc (5,081元) | 6,875元 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 250,000 Franc (3,176元) | 3,656元 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 140,000 Franc (1,778元) | 296元 | + 501% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 100元 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 1,460元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 553元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 43元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 55元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Niger is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Niger | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,000 Franc (64元) | 418元 | - 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 296元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 553元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 705元 | - | |
| Transportation | - 0% | |||
| Transportation in Niger is about the same as in China | ||||
| Niger | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 148,726元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 Franc (8元) | 8元 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 228元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Niger is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Niger | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 51元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 84元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 114元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 67元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (32元) | 57元 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (32元) | 25元 | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 7元 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 13元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 85元 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Niger is 5% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Niger | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (191元) | 178元 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (127元) | 109元 | + 17% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,179元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (318元) | 320元 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000 Franc (51元) | 81元 | - 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 28元 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 15元 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,924元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (0.76元) | 0.34元 | + 127% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (381元) | 414元 | - 8% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 25元 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 766 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2025.
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Cost of living in Niger is 7% more expensive than in China
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