Cost of living in Niger compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Niger is 14% 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 | - | $4.33 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,600 Franc ($2.71) | $0.88 | + 210% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,000 Franc ($3.39) | $2.97 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc ($1.69) | $4.02 | - 58% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $6 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 1,000 Franc ($1.69) | $3.35 | - 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | - | $1.76 | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 600 Franc ($1.02) | $3.17 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,000 Franc ($17) | $14 | + 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | $1.94 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 1,000 Franc ($1.69) | $2.03 | - 16% | |
| Housing | - 27% | |||
| Housing in Niger is 27% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 700,000 Franc ($1,186) | $2,264 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 400,000 Franc ($678) | $1,625 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Franc ($508) | $177 | + 187% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Franc ($678) | $1,625 | - 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 250,000 Franc ($424) | $1,156 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 140,000 Franc ($237) | $109 | + 119% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | $47 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | $298 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $118 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 5,579 Franc ($9) | $11 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $22 | - | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Niger is 13% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $49 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 20,000 Franc ($34) | $45 | - 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $86 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $111 | - | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Niger is 4% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $22,989 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 570 Franc ($0.97) | $0.75 | + 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $81 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Niger is 26% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 5,000 Franc ($8) | $20 | - 57% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $109 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | $3.54 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc ($4.24) | $5.09 | - 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 776 Franc ($1.31) | $3.56 | - 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.83 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $21 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Niger is 36% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc ($25) | $45 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 3,000 Franc ($5.08) | $25 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $222 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc ($42) | $74 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000 Franc ($7) | $12 | - 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $4.82 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,500 Franc ($2.54) | $5.79 | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $395 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc ($0.10) | $0.19 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc ($51) | $52 | - 3% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,000 Franc ($1.69) | $8 | - 79% | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 43,296 prices entered by 5,534 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2020.
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Cost of living in Niger is 21% cheaper than in United States
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