Cost of living in Niger compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Niger is 40% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Niger | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨380 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | ₨351 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (₨411) | ₨174 | + 136% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,000 Franc (₨274) | ₨58 | + 369% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,500 Franc (₨205) | ₨84 | + 144% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (₨137) | ₨45 | + 206% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨250 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc (₨274) | ₨173 | + 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Franc (₨137) | ₨31 | + 343% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (₨137) | ₨167 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,000 Franc (₨1,369) | ₨841 | + 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (₨68) | ₨97 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (₨68) | ₨39 | + 77% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Niger is 38% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Niger | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨52,694 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨31,325 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Franc (₨41,065) | ₨4,769 | + 761% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Franc (₨54,753) | ₨29,397 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 250,000 Franc (₨34,221) | ₨16,972 | + 102% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 140,000 Franc (₨19,164) | ₨4,814 | + 298% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨691 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨30,276 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨11,282 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨479 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨530 | - | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Niger is 8% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Niger | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,000 Franc (₨684) | ₨2,548 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,934 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨4,380 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨3,418 | - | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Niger is about the same as in India | ||||
| Niger | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,030,960 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 Franc (₨82) | ₨104 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,138 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Niger is 12% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Niger | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨141 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨318 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨882 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨372 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (₨342) | ₨187 | + 83% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (₨342) | ₨288 | + 19% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨162 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨88 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨311 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 38% | |||
| Entertainment in Niger is 38% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Niger | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (₨2,053) | ₨1,502 | + 37% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (₨1,369) | ₨684 | + 100% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,392 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (₨3,422) | ₨1,961 | + 74% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000 Franc (₨548) | ₨882 | - 38% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨211 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨187 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨53,020 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (₨8) | ₨1.27 | + 548% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (₨4,106) | ₨1,639 | + 151% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨303 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,789 prices entered by 1,199 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2023.
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Cost of living in Niger is 24% more expensive than in India
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