Cost of living in Niger compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 31% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Niger is 31% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Mex$ 175 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | Mex$ 110 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | Mex$ 54 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc (Mex$ 60) | Mex$ 20 | + 198% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 75) | Mex$ 33 | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 23 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Mex$ 68 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 40 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | Mex$ 24 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 600 Franc (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 22 | + 0% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 374) | Mex$ 225 | + 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | Mex$ 29 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 20 | + 84% | |
| Housing | + 94% | |||
| Housing in Niger is 94% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 700,000 Franc (Mex$ 26,155) | Mex$ 18,683 | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc (Mex$ 14,946) | Mex$ 8,677 | + 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Franc (Mex$ 11,209) | Mex$ 1,258 | + 791% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Franc (Mex$ 14,946) | Mex$ 10,851 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 250,000 Franc (Mex$ 9,341) | Mex$ 5,624 | + 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 140,000 Franc (Mex$ 5,231) | Mex$ 851 | + 515% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Mex$ 378 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Mex$ 7,447 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,955 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,579 Franc (Mex$ 208) | Mex$ 101 | + 107% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 84 | - | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Niger is 9% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 841 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,000 Franc (Mex$ 747) | Mex$ 615 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,536 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 1,174 | - | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Niger is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 318,920 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 570 Franc (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 20 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 498 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Niger is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 81 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc (Mex$ 187) | Mex$ 198 | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 539 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 69 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 48 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 56 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 776 Franc (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 29 | - 1% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 30 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 188 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Niger is 20% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (Mex$ 560) | Mex$ 345 | + 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 139 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 966 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (Mex$ 934) | Mex$ 663 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000 Franc (Mex$ 149) | Mex$ 114 | + 32% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 61 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,500 Franc (Mex$ 56) | Mex$ 40 | + 40% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 9,578 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (Mex$ 2.24) | Mex$ 1.89 | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (Mex$ 1,121) | Mex$ 919 | + 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 57 | - 35% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,554 prices entered by 1,375 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2020.
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Cost of living in Niger is 34% more expensive than in Mexico
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