Cost of living in Niger compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Niger is 40% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Niger | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | руб 537 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | руб 392 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (руб 483) | руб 210 | + 130% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,000 Franc (руб 322) | руб 85 | + 280% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,500 Franc (руб 241) | руб 138 | + 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (руб 161) | руб 237 | - 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | руб 445 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc (руб 322) | руб 131 | + 146% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Franc (руб 161) | руб 45 | + 254% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (руб 161) | руб 87 | + 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,000 Franc (руб 1,610) | руб 706 | + 128% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (руб 80) | руб 165 | - 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (руб 80) | руб 41 | + 94% | |
| Housing | + 27% | |||
| Housing in Niger is 27% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Niger | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | руб 106,909 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | руб 60,333 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Franc (руб 48,290) | руб 8,851 | + 446% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Franc (руб 64,387) | руб 62,409 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 250,000 Franc (руб 40,242) | руб 31,960 | + 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 140,000 Franc (руб 22,536) | руб 6,219 | + 262% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | руб 852 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | руб 22,664 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 8,167 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | руб 629 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 811 | - | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Niger is 18% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Niger | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,000 Franc (руб 805) | руб 6,099 | - 87% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | руб 3,674 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 8,189 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | руб 7,978 | - | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Niger is 7% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Niger | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 2,768,470 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 Franc (руб 97) | руб 54 | + 79% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,919 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Niger is 14% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Niger | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 329 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 589 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,986 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | руб 340 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (руб 402) | руб 240 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (руб 402) | руб 254 | + 59% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | руб 139 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | руб 149 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | руб 607 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Niger is 19% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Niger | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (руб 2,415) | руб 1,853 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (руб 1,610) | руб 763 | + 111% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 7,184 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (руб 4,024) | руб 4,106 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000 Franc (руб 644) | руб 547 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | руб 215 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | руб 264 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 52,838 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (руб 10) | руб 5.54 | + 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (руб 4,829) | руб 3,300 | + 46% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | руб 196 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,784 prices entered by 217 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 03, 2024.
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Cost of living in Niger is 21% more expensive than in Russia
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