Cost of living in Niger compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 38% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Niger is 38% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Niger | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨383 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | ₨358 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (₨408) | ₨170 | + 140% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,000 Franc (₨272) | ₨60 | + 351% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,500 Franc (₨204) | ₨95 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (₨136) | ₨45 | + 205% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ₨271 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc (₨272) | ₨195 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Franc (₨136) | ₨39 | + 251% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (₨136) | ₨167 | - 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,000 Franc (₨1,360) | ₨965 | + 41% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (₨68) | ₨92 | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (₨68) | ₨41 | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Niger is 42% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Niger | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | ₨45,094 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨28,092 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Franc (₨40,805) | ₨5,594 | + 629% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Franc (₨54,407) | ₨26,703 | + 104% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 250,000 Franc (₨34,004) | ₨16,237 | + 109% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 140,000 Franc (₨19,042) | ₨4,557 | + 318% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | ₨771 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨26,773 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨11,192 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨462 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨813 | - | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Niger is 9% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Niger | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,000 Franc (₨680) | ₨2,548 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,614 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨4,093 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,860 | - | |
| 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 | - | ₨1,943,820 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 Franc (₨82) | ₨103 | - 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,421 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Niger is 8% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Niger | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨96 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨252 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | ₨1,179 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨364 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (₨340) | ₨246 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (₨340) | ₨277 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | ₨175 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨88 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨306 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Niger is 26% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Niger | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (₨2,040) | ₨1,435 | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (₨1,360) | ₨661 | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,803 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (₨3,400) | ₨2,158 | + 58% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000 Franc (₨544) | ₨578 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨211 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨198 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨46,790 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (₨8) | ₨7 | + 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (₨4,081) | ₨1,852 | + 120% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨288 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 22% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,227 prices entered by 684 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2025.
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Cost of living in Niger is 22% more expensive than in India
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