Cost of living in Niger compared to United States
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| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Niger is 30% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Niger | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | $21 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | $12 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,000 Franc ($5.15) | $5.89 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 2,000 Franc ($3.43) | $1.10 | + 212% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,500 Franc ($2.57) | $5.48 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc ($1.72) | $4.88 | - 65% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $8 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc ($3.43) | $4.26 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 1,000 Franc ($1.72) | $2.29 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc ($1.72) | $3.59 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,000 Franc ($17) | $18 | - 4% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc ($0.86) | $2.94 | - 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 500 Franc ($0.86) | $3.04 | - 72% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Niger is 23% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Niger | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | $3,082 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $2,372 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Franc ($515) | $227 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Franc ($686) | $2,213 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 250,000 Franc ($429) | $1,615 | - 73% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 140,000 Franc ($240) | $166 | + 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | $61 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | $249 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $156 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $15 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $35 | - | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Niger is 19% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Niger | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,000 Franc ($9) | $57 | - 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $51 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $106 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $140 | - | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Niger is about the same as in United States | ||||
| Niger | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $30,965 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 Franc ($1.03) | $0.94 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $84 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Niger is 9% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Niger | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $10 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $25 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $169 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $10 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc ($4.29) | $5.26 | - 18% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc ($4.29) | $7 | - 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $5.11 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $2.37 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $30 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 60% | |||
| Entertainment in Niger is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Niger | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc ($26) | $61 | - 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc ($17) | $30 | - 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $243 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc ($43) | $105 | - 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000 Franc ($7) | $15 | - 54% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $5.94 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $8 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $464 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc ($0.10) | $1.03 | - 90% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc ($51) | $72 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $11 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 32% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,071 prices entered by 1,880 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Niger is 32% cheaper than in United States
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