- Cost of Living
- Niger
- United States
- Comparison
Cost of living in Niger compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 26% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Niger is 26% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 10,000 Franc ($17) | $14 | + 23% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,000 Franc ($7) | $8 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 1,500 Franc ($2.59) | $4.53 | - 43% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,045 Franc ($1.80) | $0.89 | + 102% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,873 Franc ($3.24) | $3.17 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,139 Franc ($1.97) | $4.01 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 3,000 Franc ($5.18) | $6 | - 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 999 Franc ($1.73) | $3.33 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 606 Franc ($1.05) | $1.60 | - 34% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 716 Franc ($1.24) | $3.44 | - 64% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,000 Franc ($12) | $15 | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,100 Franc ($1.90) | $1.91 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 Franc ($0.35) | $2.13 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Niger is 32% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 481,600 Franc ($832) | $2,041 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 100,000 Franc ($173) | $1,581 | - 89% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 35,000 Franc ($60) | $177 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 645,000 Franc ($1,114) | $1,587 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | $1,128 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 45,000 Franc ($78) | $121 | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 41,316 Franc ($71) | $48 | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 350,000 Franc ($605) | $334 | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 125,000 Franc ($216) | $119 | + 82% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $11 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $22 | - | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Niger is 12% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | $47 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 20,000 Franc ($35) | $45 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $85 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $115 | - | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Niger is 3% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,356 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 543 Franc ($0.94) | $0.77 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $85 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 49% | |||
| Personal Care in Niger is 49% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,000 Franc ($3.46) | $18 | - 81% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 7,542 Franc ($13) | $111 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc ($4.32) | $3.51 | + 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $5.11 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,347 Franc ($2.33) | $3.47 | - 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 2,250 Franc ($3.89) | $1.85 | + 110% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 Franc ($1.73) | $21 | - 92% | |
| Entertainment | - 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Niger is 28% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 22,627 Franc ($39) | $45 | - 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc ($5.18) | $25 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $173 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,500 Franc ($44) | $79 | - 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,492 Franc ($8) | $12 | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 2,000 Franc ($3.46) | $4.87 | - 29% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 800 Franc ($1.38) | $5.87 | - 76% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $424 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 200 Franc ($0.35) | $0.34 | + 3% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 21,500 Franc ($37) | $54 | - 31% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc ($1.73) | $8 | - 78% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 92,329 prices entered by 13,288 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Niger is 25% cheaper than in United States
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