Cost of living in Niger compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Niger is 8% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Niger | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Rp 74,240 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | Rp 64,404 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (Rp 87,197) | Rp 43,127 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,000 Franc (Rp 58,131) | Rp 26,464 | + 120% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,500 Franc (Rp 43,598) | Rp 32,847 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (Rp 29,066) | Rp 18,993 | + 53% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Rp 72,901 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc (Rp 58,131) | Rp 45,403 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Franc (Rp 29,066) | Rp 22,376 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (Rp 29,066) | Rp 45,821 | - 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,000 Franc (Rp 290,655) | Rp 334,753 | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (Rp 14,533) | Rp 18,943 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (Rp 14,533) | Rp 19,509 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Niger is 9% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Niger | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Rp 19,342,700 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Rp 11,729,200 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Franc (Rp 8,719,660) | Rp 2,134,520 | + 309% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Franc (Rp 11,626,213) | Rp 17,742,000 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 250,000 Franc (Rp 7,266,383) | Rp 11,274,600 | - 36% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 140,000 Franc (Rp 4,069,174) | Rp 1,559,960 | + 161% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Rp 303,658 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 3,205,730 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,931,010 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 91,402 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 83,441 | - | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Niger is 13% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Niger | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,000 Franc (Rp 145,328) | Rp 651,126 | - 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 458,661 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,449,070 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 1,296,520 | - | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Niger is 4% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Niger | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 504,781,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 Franc (Rp 17,439) | Rp 12,682 | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 535,183 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 21% | |||
| Personal Care in Niger is 21% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Niger | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 22,456 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 96,147 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 264,826 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 66,604 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (Rp 72,664) | Rp 26,592 | + 173% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (Rp 72,664) | Rp 33,023 | + 120% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Rp 27,953 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 21,349 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 84,361 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Niger is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Niger | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (Rp 435,983) | Rp 468,169 | - 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (Rp 290,655) | Rp 96,262 | + 202% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 496,791 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (Rp 726,638) | Rp 836,381 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000 Franc (Rp 116,262) | Rp 150,000 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 54,336 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 75,755 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,922,760 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (Rp 1,744) | Rp 2,388 | - 27% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (Rp 871,966) | Rp 433,566 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 46,861 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 229 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 26, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Niger is 5% more expensive than in Indonesia
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