Cost of living in Niger compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Niger is 28% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | руб 406 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | руб 283 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | руб 144 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | руб 65 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,000 Franc (руб 278) | руб 88 | + 215% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | руб 130 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | руб 333 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc (руб 278) | руб 107 | + 160% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500 Franc (руб 70) | руб 34 | + 106% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc (руб 139) | руб 66 | + 111% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,000 Franc (руб 1,391) | руб 593 | + 134% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | руб 110 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 Franc (руб 28) | руб 29 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Niger is 58% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | руб 68,217 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | руб 38,434 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Franc (руб 41,715) | руб 5,700 | + 632% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Franc (руб 55,621) | руб 32,389 | + 72% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 250,000 Franc (руб 34,763) | руб 23,273 | + 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 140,000 Franc (руб 19,467) | руб 3,730 | + 422% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | руб 439 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | руб 24,196 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 6,604 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | руб 413 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 811 | - | |
| Clothes | - 21% | |||
| Clothes in Niger is 21% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,000 Franc (руб 695) | руб 4,784 | - 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | руб 2,535 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 5,645 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | руб 6,989 | - | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Niger is 9% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 1,246,400 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 Franc (руб 83) | руб 47 | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,609 | - | |
| 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 451 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | руб 549 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | руб 1,290 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | руб 307 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (руб 348) | руб 183 | + 90% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (руб 348) | руб 213 | + 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | руб 81 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | руб 100 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | руб 559 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Niger is 18% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc (руб 2,086) | руб 1,443 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc (руб 1,391) | руб 580 | + 140% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,605 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (руб 3,476) | руб 3,345 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000 Franc (руб 556) | руб 385 | + 44% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | руб 166 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | руб 220 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 35,616 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc (руб 8) | руб 7 | + 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (руб 4,172) | руб 3,599 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | руб 160 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,588 prices entered by 754 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Niger is 26% more expensive than in Russia
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