- Cost of Living
- Niger
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Niger compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 73% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Niger is 73% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (руб 1,140) | руб 360 | + 217% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,000 Franc (руб 456) | руб 278 | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,500 Franc (руб 171) | руб 133 | + 28% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,045 Franc (руб 119) | руб 65 | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,873 Franc (руб 214) | руб 81 | + 163% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,139 Franc (руб 130) | руб 138 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,000 Franc (руб 342) | руб 310 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 999 Franc (руб 114) | руб 93 | + 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 606 Franc (руб 69) | руб 35 | + 97% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 716 Franc (руб 82) | руб 60 | + 35% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,000 Franc (руб 798) | руб 532 | + 50% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,100 Franc (руб 125) | руб 96 | + 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 Franc (руб 23) | руб 32 | - 29% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Niger is 37% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 481,600 Franc (руб 54,917) | руб 75,340 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 100,000 Franc (руб 11,403) | руб 39,678 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 35,000 Franc (руб 3,991) | руб 6,137 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 645,000 Franc (руб 73,550) | руб 38,444 | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | руб 24,360 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 45,000 Franc (руб 5,131) | руб 3,704 | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 41,316 Franc (руб 4,711) | руб 479 | + 883% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 350,000 Franc (руб 39,911) | руб 26,419 | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 125,000 Franc (руб 14,254) | руб 5,951 | + 140% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | руб 391 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 509 | - | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Niger is 13% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | руб 5,499 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 20,000 Franc (руб 2,281) | руб 3,037 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 5,637 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | руб 7,478 | - | |
| 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 1,208,140 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 543 Franc (руб 62) | руб 43 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,702 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Niger is 20% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 324 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,000 Franc (руб 228) | руб 508 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 7,542 Franc (руб 860) | руб 1,237 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | руб 230 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (руб 285) | руб 166 | + 72% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | руб 211 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,347 Franc (руб 154) | руб 71 | + 116% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,250 Franc (руб 257) | руб 104 | + 147% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 Franc (руб 114) | руб 515 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Niger is 24% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22,627 Franc (руб 2,580) | руб 1,688 | + 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (руб 342) | руб 682 | - 50% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,430 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,500 Franc (руб 2,908) | руб 3,292 | - 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,492 Franc (руб 512) | руб 379 | + 35% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (руб 228) | руб 177 | + 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 Franc (руб 91) | руб 234 | - 61% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | руб 31,513 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 Franc (руб 23) | руб 4.86 | + 369% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,500 Franc (руб 2,452) | руб 3,232 | - 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (руб 114) | руб 140 | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,263 prices entered by 835 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
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Cost of living in Niger is 29% more expensive than in Russia
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