Cost of living in Niger compared to Mexico
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Food | + 3% | |||
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Food in Niger is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
Niger | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Mex$ 267 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | Mex$ 147 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 68 | + 27% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 26 | + 122% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,500 Franc (Mex$ 43) | Mex$ 45 | - 5% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 26 | + 11% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Mex$ 86 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc (Mex$ 57) | Mex$ 48 | + 21% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 32 | - 10% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 28 | + 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 287) | Mex$ 258 | + 11% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 34 | - 58% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (Mex$ 14) | Mex$ 24 | - 41% | |
Housing | + 20% | |||
Housing in Niger is 20% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Niger | Mexico | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | Mex$ 20,174 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Mex$ 10,383 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Franc (Mex$ 8,613) | Mex$ 1,041 | + 728% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Franc (Mex$ 11,484) | Mex$ 12,588 | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 250,000 Franc (Mex$ 7,177) | Mex$ 6,783 | + 6% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 140,000 Franc (Mex$ 4,019) | Mex$ 721 | + 457% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | Mex$ 399 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | - | Mex$ 6,607 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 2,555 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 115 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Mex$ 126 | - | |
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$ 144) | Mex$ 967 | - 85% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 718 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,709 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 1,262 | - | |
Transportation | - 4% | |||
Transportation in Niger is 4% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Niger | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Mex$ 384,066 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 Franc (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 23 | - 24% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | Mex$ 559 | - | |
Personal Care | + 4% | |||
Personal Care in Niger is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
Niger | Mexico | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 91 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Mex$ 205 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | Mex$ 592 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 74 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 60 | + 20% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 69 | + 4% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | Mex$ 39 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | Mex$ 35 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 239 | - | |
Entertainment | - 1% | |||
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$ 431) | Mex$ 358 | + 20% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (Mex$ 287) | Mex$ 155 | + 85% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 723 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (Mex$ 718) | Mex$ 766 | - 6% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000 Franc (Mex$ 115) | Mex$ 163 | - 29% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 79 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 45 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 10,723 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (Mex$ 1.72) | Mex$ 2.26 | - 24% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (Mex$ 861) | Mex$ 888 | - 3% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Mex$ 78 | - | |
TOTAL | + 5% |

These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Niger is 5% more expensive than in Mexico
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