- Cost of Living
- Niger
- Russia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Niger compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | + 74% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Niger is 74% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc (руб 1,159) | руб 354 | + 227% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,000 Franc (руб 464) | руб 284 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,500 Franc (руб 174) | руб 134 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,050 Franc (руб 122) | руб 64 | + 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,476 Franc (руб 171) | руб 82 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,125 Franc (руб 130) | руб 148 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | руб 309 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,500 Franc (руб 174) | руб 94 | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 550 Franc (руб 64) | руб 35 | + 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 716 Franc (руб 83) | руб 62 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,000 Franc (руб 811) | руб 524 | + 55% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,100 Franc (руб 128) | руб 93 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 Franc (руб 23) | руб 31 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 38% | |||
| Housing in Niger is 38% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 481,600 Franc (руб 55,827) | руб 75,569 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 100,000 Franc (руб 11,592) | руб 40,521 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 35,000 Franc (руб 4,057) | руб 6,224 | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 645,000 Franc (руб 74,768) | руб 37,854 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | руб 25,057 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 45,000 Franc (руб 5,216) | руб 3,914 | + 33% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 41,316 Franc (руб 4,789) | руб 482 | + 894% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 350,000 Franc (руб 40,572) | руб 26,471 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 125,000 Franc (руб 14,490) | руб 5,806 | + 150% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | руб 399 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | руб 534 | - | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Niger is 14% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | руб 5,247 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 20,000 Franc (руб 2,318) | руб 3,076 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 5,565 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | руб 7,189 | - | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Niger is 6% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 1,126,760 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 543 Franc (руб 63) | руб 42 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | руб 1,719 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Niger is 19% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 315 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,000 Franc (руб 232) | руб 504 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 7,542 Franc (руб 874) | руб 1,316 | - 34% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | руб 227 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc (руб 290) | руб 160 | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | руб 207 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,347 Franc (руб 156) | руб 69 | + 126% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,250 Franc (руб 261) | руб 100 | + 160% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 Franc (руб 116) | руб 524 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | + 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Niger is 27% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22,627 Franc (руб 2,623) | руб 1,596 | + 64% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc (руб 348) | руб 670 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,496 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,500 Franc (руб 2,956) | руб 3,405 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,492 Franc (руб 521) | руб 373 | + 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc (руб 232) | руб 178 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 Franc (руб 93) | руб 228 | - 59% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | руб 31,480 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 Franc (руб 23) | руб 4.91 | + 372% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,500 Franc (руб 2,492) | руб 3,050 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc (руб 116) | руб 137 | - 15% | |
| TOTAL | + 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,542 prices entered by 914 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
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Cost of living in Niger is 30% more expensive than in Russia
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