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 | - | $17 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | - | $9 | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | - | $5.08 | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | - | $0.99 | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 2,000 Franc ($3.18) | $3.31 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | - | $4.41 | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc ($3.18) | $3.92 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500 Franc ($0.80) | $1.95 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 1,000 Franc ($1.59) | $3.35 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 10,000 Franc ($16) | $16 | + 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | $2.25 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 Franc ($0.32) | $2.49 | - 87% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in Niger is 18% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Niger | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | - | $2,528 | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $1,959 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 300,000 Franc ($478) | $202 | + 136% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 400,000 Franc ($637) | $1,772 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 250,000 Franc ($398) | $1,345 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 140,000 Franc ($223) | $138 | + 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | - | $57 | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | $302 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $136 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $12 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $26 | - | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in Niger is 18% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Niger | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 5,000 Franc ($8) | $51 | - 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $47 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $92 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $119 | - | |
| 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 | - | $25,234 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 600 Franc ($0.96) | $1.05 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $76 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Niger is 4% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Niger | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $7 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $19 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $125 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $7 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 2,500 Franc ($3.98) | $4.16 | - 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 2,500 Franc ($3.98) | $5.52 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | $4.19 | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $2.05 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $25 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Niger is 31% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Niger | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 15,000 Franc ($24) | $49 | - 51% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 10,000 Franc ($16) | $26 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $192 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc ($40) | $83 | - 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,000 Franc ($6) | $13 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $5.17 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $6 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $495 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 60 Franc ($0.10) | $0.17 | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc ($48) | $54 | - 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $9 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,074 prices entered by 2,609 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Niger is 20% cheaper than in United States
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