Cost of living in Niger compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Niger is 5% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Niger | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Mex$ 315 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | Mex$ 179 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 73 | + 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 30 | + 128% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,500 Franc (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 50 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 33 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Mex$ 90 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 46 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 33 | + 2% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 30 | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 337) | Mex$ 265 | + 27% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 40 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 27 | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Niger is 24% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Niger | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Mex$ 24,018 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Mex$ 12,775 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Franc (Mex$ 10,109) | Mex$ 1,284 | + 688% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Franc (Mex$ 13,478) | Mex$ 15,207 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 250,000 Franc (Mex$ 8,424) | Mex$ 7,631 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 140,000 Franc (Mex$ 4,717) | Mex$ 739 | + 538% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Mex$ 411 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Mex$ 5,964 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 2,203 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 141 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 137 | - | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Niger is 16% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Niger | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,000 Franc (Mex$ 168) | Mex$ 955 | - 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 740 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,710 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 1,447 | - | |
| Transportation | - 3% | |||
| Transportation in Niger is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Niger | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 378,169 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 Franc (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 24 | - 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 650 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Niger is 5% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Niger | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 104 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 269 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 666 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 90 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 66 | + 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 84) | Mex$ 82 | + 3% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Mex$ 40 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 41 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 301 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Niger is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Niger | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 505) | Mex$ 373 | + 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 337) | Mex$ 175 | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 1,081 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (Mex$ 842) | Mex$ 825 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000 Franc (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 182 | - 26% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 96 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 58 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 10,806 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (Mex$ 2.02) | Mex$ 3.38 | - 40% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,011) | Mex$ 901 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Mex$ 82 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,143 prices entered by 583 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 19, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Niger is 6% more expensive than in Mexico
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