Cost of living in Niger compared to Russia
Currency:
Food | + 46% | |||
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Food in Niger is 46% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Niger | Russia | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | руб 494 | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | руб 393 | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc (руб 470) | руб 185 | + 155% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,000 Franc (руб 313) | руб 84 | + 273% | |
12 eggs, large | 1,500 Franc (руб 235) | руб 116 | + 102% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (руб 157) | руб 183 | - 14% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | руб 440 | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc (руб 313) | руб 107 | + 194% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Franc (руб 157) | руб 45 | + 250% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (руб 157) | руб 74 | + 113% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,000 Franc (руб 1,567) | руб 664 | + 136% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (руб 78) | руб 145 | - 46% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc (руб 78) | руб 42 | + 86% | |
Housing | + 33% | |||
Housing in Niger is 33% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Niger | Russia | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | руб 85,376 | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | руб 50,898 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Franc (руб 47,011) | руб 8,096 | + 481% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Franc (руб 62,681) | руб 41,842 | + 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 250,000 Franc (руб 39,175) | руб 26,118 | + 50% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 140,000 Franc (руб 21,938) | руб 4,479 | + 390% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | руб 543 | - | |
40” flat screen tv | - | руб 23,795 | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 8,935 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | руб 566 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 964 | - | |
Clothes | - 16% | |||
Clothes in Niger is 16% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
Niger | Russia | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,000 Franc (руб 784) | руб 5,185 | - 85% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | руб 3,266 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 7,827 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | руб 9,868 | - | |
Transportation | + 8% | |||
Transportation in Niger is 8% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Niger | Russia | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 2,607,530 | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 Franc (руб 94) | руб 51 | + 83% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 2,300 | - | |
Personal Care | + 11% | |||
Personal Care in Niger is 11% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Niger | Russia | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 535 | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 657 | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,945 | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | руб 439 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (руб 392) | руб 244 | + 61% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (руб 392) | руб 294 | + 33% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | - | руб 113 | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | - | руб 153 | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | руб 882 | - | |
Entertainment | + 21% | |||
Entertainment in Niger is 21% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
Niger | Russia | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (руб 2,351) | руб 1,818 | + 29% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (руб 1,567) | руб 682 | + 130% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 7,843 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (руб 3,918) | руб 4,017 | - 2% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000 Franc (руб 627) | руб 484 | + 30% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | руб 205 | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | руб 244 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 72,129 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (руб 9) | руб 2.76 | + 240% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (руб 4,701) | руб 3,641 | + 29% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | руб 199 | - | |
TOTAL | + 24% |

These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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Cost of living in Niger is 24% more expensive than in Russia
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