Cost of living in Niger compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Niger is 18% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | $15 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | $8 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $4.27 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | $0.88 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,000 Franc ($3.66) | $2.88 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.18 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $6 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc ($3.66) | $3.44 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500 Franc ($0.92) | $1.76 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc ($1.83) | $3.11 | - 41% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,000 Franc ($18) | $14 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | $1.99 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 Franc ($0.37) | $2.18 | - 83% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Niger is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | $2,189 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $1,581 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Franc ($549) | $179 | + 207% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Franc ($733) | $1,543 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 250,000 Franc ($458) | $1,142 | - 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 140,000 Franc ($256) | $113 | + 127% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | $52 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | $272 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $127 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $22 | - | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Niger is 16% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,000 Franc ($9) | $47 | - 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $42 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $86 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $107 | - | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Niger is 8% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $23,518 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 Franc ($1.10) | $0.66 | + 66% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $74 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Niger is 5% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $16 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $111 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc ($4.58) | $3.45 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc ($4.58) | $4.86 | - 6% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $3.66 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.81 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $22 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Niger is 25% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc ($27) | $47 | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc ($18) | $25 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $197 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc ($46) | $78 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000 Franc ($7) | $12 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.94 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.65 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $427 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc ($0.11) | $0.25 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc ($55) | $49 | + 12% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $8 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 32,174 prices entered by 4,183 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 08, 2021.
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Cost of living in Niger is 9% cheaper than in United States
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