Cost of living in Niger compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Niger is 77% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (руб 1,078) | руб 378 | + 186% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,000 Franc (руб 431) | руб 255 | + 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,500 Franc (руб 162) | руб 140 | + 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,271 Franc (руб 137) | руб 66 | + 107% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,086 Franc (руб 225) | руб 87 | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 964 Franc (руб 104) | руб 150 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,000 Franc (руб 323) | руб 320 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 999 Franc (руб 108) | руб 95 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 606 Franc (руб 65) | руб 33 | + 99% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 676 Franc (руб 73) | руб 61 | + 19% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,000 Franc (руб 1,078) | руб 530 | + 104% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,100 Franc (руб 119) | руб 94 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 593 Franc (руб 64) | руб 32 | + 103% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Niger is 50% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 420,454 Franc (руб 45,335) | руб 75,673 | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 247,520 Franc (руб 26,689) | руб 43,484 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 165,310 Franc (руб 17,824) | руб 6,636 | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 531,322 Franc (руб 57,289) | руб 39,851 | + 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 250,000 Franc (руб 26,956) | руб 25,004 | + 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 91,715 Franc (руб 9,889) | руб 4,110 | + 141% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 41,316 Franc (руб 4,455) | руб 417 | + 969% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 350,000 Franc (руб 37,738) | руб 24,777 | + 52% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 125,000 Franc (руб 13,478) | руб 5,517 | + 144% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,579 Franc (руб 602) | руб 430 | + 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 724 | - | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Niger is 13% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | руб 5,782 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,000 Franc (руб 2,156) | руб 2,833 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 5,928 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | руб 6,846 | - | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Niger is 5% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 1,412,860 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 570 Franc (руб 61) | руб 45 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,919 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Niger is 18% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 502 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc (руб 539) | руб 585 | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 7,542 Franc (руб 813) | руб 1,351 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | руб 238 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (руб 270) | руб 155 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (руб 270) | руб 198 | + 36% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 776 Franc (руб 84) | руб 69 | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,250 Franc (руб 243) | руб 96 | + 152% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 Franc (руб 108) | руб 603 | - 82% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Niger is 18% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (руб 1,617) | руб 1,797 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (руб 323) | руб 617 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 6,547 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (руб 2,696) | руб 3,282 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000 Franc (руб 431) | руб 431 | + 0% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (руб 216) | руб 215 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,500 Franc (руб 162) | руб 241 | - 33% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 30,129 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 Franc (руб 22) | руб 2.68 | + 704% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (руб 3,235) | руб 3,340 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (руб 108) | руб 150 | - 28% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 4,240 prices entered by 463 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
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Cost of living in Niger is 31% more expensive than in Russia
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