Cost of living in Niger compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Niger is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Niger | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 46元 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | 40元 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (35元) | 15元 | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,000 Franc (24元) | 17元 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,500 Franc (18元) | 18元 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 11元 | + 11% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 62元 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc (24元) | 15元 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 7元 | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (12元) | 6元 | + 83% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,000 Franc (118元) | 118元 | - 0% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (5.90元) | 9元 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (5.90元) | 15元 | - 61% | |
| Housing | + 13% | |||
| Housing in Niger is 13% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Niger | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | 13,507元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 7,710元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Franc (3,539元) | 488元 | + 625% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Franc (4,718元) | 7,095元 | - 33% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 250,000 Franc (2,949元) | 4,246元 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 140,000 Franc (1,651元) | 271元 | + 510% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | 113元 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 1,322元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 592元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 34元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 49元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Niger is 21% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Niger | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,000 Franc (59元) | 510元 | - 88% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 252元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 624元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 839元 | - | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| 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 | - | 159,743元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 Franc (7元) | 9元 | - 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 198元 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Niger is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Niger | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 41元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 29元 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 328元 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 52元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (29元) | 45元 | - 35% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (29元) | 36元 | - 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | 12元 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 15元 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 86元 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Niger is 7% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Niger | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (177元) | 249元 | - 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (118元) | 111元 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,566元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (295元) | 399元 | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000 Franc (47元) | 76元 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 30元 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 15元 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 2,783元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (0.71元) | 0.24元 | + 201% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (354元) | 427元 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 24元 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,519 prices entered by 149 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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Cost of living in Niger is about the same as in China
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