Cost of living in Niger compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Niger is 5% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Rp 62,230 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | Rp 52,137 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Rp 30,582 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc (Rp 38,664) | Rp 18,388 | + 110% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,000 Franc (Rp 48,330) | Rp 26,104 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (Rp 24,165) | Rp 14,341 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Rp 77,272 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (Rp 24,165) | Rp 38,806 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Rp 19,485 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 600 Franc (Rp 14,499) | Rp 32,212 | - 55% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,000 Franc (Rp 241,652) | Rp 339,997 | - 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | Rp 15,796 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Franc (Rp 24,165) | Rp 17,158 | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 107% | |||
| Housing in Niger is 107% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 700,000 Franc (Rp 16,915,668) | Rp 10,152,500 | + 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (Rp 9,666,096) | Rp 5,840,050 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Franc (Rp 7,249,572) | Rp 772,430 | + 839% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Franc (Rp 9,666,096) | Rp 6,942,790 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 250,000 Franc (Rp 6,041,310) | Rp 3,311,200 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 140,000 Franc (Rp 3,383,134) | Rp 502,555 | + 573% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Rp 285,184 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 4,793,310 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 2,765,630 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,579 Franc (Rp 134,823) | Rp 69,682 | + 93% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 51,169 | - | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Niger is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 655,076 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,000 Franc (Rp 483,305) | Rp 457,119 | + 6% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,076,740 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 1,007,380 | - | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Niger is 7% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 490,945,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 570 Franc (Rp 13,774) | Rp 9,156 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 330,672 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Niger is 10% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 30,938 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc (Rp 120,826) | Rp 82,186 | + 47% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 280,243 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 38,725 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 26,962 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (Rp 60,413) | Rp 34,072 | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 776 Franc (Rp 18,740) | Rp 16,791 | + 12% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 13,618 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 63,841 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Niger is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (Rp 362,479) | Rp 184,270 | + 97% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (Rp 72,496) | Rp 105,975 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 1,041,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (Rp 604,131) | Rp 413,601 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000 Franc (Rp 96,661) | Rp 152,100 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 44,543 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,500 Franc (Rp 36,248) | Rp 59,628 | - 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,860,790 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (Rp 1,450) | Rp 1,635 | - 11% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (Rp 724,957) | Rp 597,783 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Rp 24,165) | Rp 24,831 | - 3% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,211 prices entered by 158 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Niger is 29% more expensive than in Indonesia
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