Cost of living in Niger compared to Indonesia
Currency:
Food | - 14% | |||
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Food in Niger is 14% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Niger | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Rp 61,205 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | Rp 50,520 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Rp 29,046 | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | Rp 20,601 | - | |
12 eggs, large | 2,000 Franc (Rp 46,707) | Rp 23,048 | + 103% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | Rp 14,630 | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Rp 66,405 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc (Rp 46,707) | Rp 43,134 | + 8% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500 Franc (Rp 11,677) | Rp 18,263 | - 36% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (Rp 23,354) | Rp 34,771 | - 33% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,000 Franc (Rp 233,535) | Rp 406,659 | - 43% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | - | Rp 17,291 | - | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 Franc (Rp 4,671) | Rp 16,247 | - 71% | |
Housing | + 49% | |||
Housing in Niger is 49% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Niger | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Rp 11,852,300 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Rp 6,870,050 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Franc (Rp 7,006,051) | Rp 801,210 | + 774% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Franc (Rp 9,341,401) | Rp 6,489,080 | + 44% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 250,000 Franc (Rp 5,838,376) | Rp 3,134,800 | + 86% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 140,000 Franc (Rp 3,269,490) | Rp 505,106 | + 547% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Rp 237,062 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 3,563,720 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,234,820 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 57,323 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 95,242 | - | |
Clothes | - 15% | |||
Clothes in Niger is 15% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
Niger | Indonesia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,000 Franc (Rp 116,768) | Rp 648,513 | - 82% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 480,172 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,195,760 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 1,102,700 | - | |
Transportation | + 6% | |||
Transportation in Niger is 6% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Niger | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 458,595,000 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 Franc (Rp 14,012) | Rp 8,601 | + 63% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 419,026 | - | |
Personal Care | + 22% | |||
Personal Care in Niger is 22% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Niger | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 22,598 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 89,583 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Rp 204,790 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 108,192 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (Rp 58,384) | Rp 22,334 | + 161% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (Rp 58,384) | Rp 30,094 | + 94% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Rp 22,886 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 11,284 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 59,008 | - | |
Entertainment | + 10% | |||
Entertainment in Niger is 10% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
Niger | Indonesia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (Rp 350,303) | Rp 261,585 | + 34% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (Rp 233,535) | Rp 99,216 | + 135% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 251,127 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (Rp 583,838) | Rp 573,242 | + 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000 Franc (Rp 93,414) | Rp 159,890 | - 42% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 37,239 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 65,361 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 10,724,300 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (Rp 1,401) | Rp 1,849 | - 24% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (Rp 700,605) | Rp 509,555 | + 37% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 32,683 | - | |
TOTAL | + 12% |

These prices were last updated on May 12, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Niger is 12% more expensive than in Indonesia
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