Cost of Living in Niger in 2023-2024 (forecast)

Restaurants in Niger

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 4.05$ 3.52$ – 9.57$
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 34.63$ 27.23$ – 52.45$
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) 13.09$ 12.25$ – 12.77$
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) 4.68$ 3.18$ – 4.52$
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) 1.94$ 3.68$ – 6.05$
Cappuccino (regular) 1.52$ 4.35$ – 6.36$
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) 1.76$ 2.84$ – 2.68$
Water (0.33 liter bottle) 2.6$ 2.42$ – 2.84$

Markets in Niger

Milk (regular), (1 liter) 1.32$ 3.68$ – 4.36$
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) 3.42$ 3.34$ – 1.84$
Rice (white), (1kg) 3.12$ 2.84$ – 3.68$
Eggs (regular) (12) 1.33$ 5.02$ – 4.52$
Local Cheese (1kg) 15.82$ 3$ – 3$
Chicken Fillets (1kg) 4.5$ 6.2$ – 19.54$
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) 4.94$ 5.2$ – 12.09$
Apples (1kg) 1.15$ 2.68$ – 7.05$
Banana (1kg) 0.24$ 2.18$ – 4.68$
Oranges (1kg) 0.6$ 4.18$ – 4.36$
Tomato (1kg) 4.64$ 2.5$ – 5.52$
Potato (1kg) 3.26$ 2.84$ – 4.68$
Onion (1kg) 2.59$ 1.5$ – 1.67$
Lettuce (1 head) 2.37$ 1.42$ – 1.84$
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 1.97$ 3.67$ – 5.1$
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 9.41$ 8.73$ – 16.45$
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 0.57$ 3.27$ – 2.68$
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) 0.76$ 1.84$ – 4.36$
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) 0.48$ 4.52$ – 5.52$

Transportation in Niger

One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 1.34$ 1$ – 3.84$
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 13.61$ 1$ – 26.23$
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 2.5$ 2.34$ – 1.84$
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 2.58$ 1.34$ – 3.84$
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 6.41$ 6.89$ – 169.17$
Gasoline (1 liter) 2.07$ 3.91$ – 3.98$
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 20179.79$ 1$ – 2$
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) 24248.63$ 23547.25$ – 24953.02$

Utilities (Monthly) in Niger

Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment 232.8$ 165.44$ – 590.61$
Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data 17.82$ 18.82$ – 17.82$
Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 48.65$ 10.41$ – 120.72$

Sports And Leisure in Niger

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 53.06$ 34.63$ – 87.09$
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 5.2$ 3$ – 11.41$
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 3.2$ 5.52$ – 7.05$

Childcare in Niger

Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child 953.98$ 842.87$ – 1012.04$
International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child 4621.76$ 2859.94$ – 6392.58$

Clothing And Shoes in Niger

1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 44.04$ 18.82$ – 68.27$
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, …) 45.65$ 18.82$ – 86.09$
1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 41.04$ 26.23$ – 53.45$
1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes 41.04$ 26.23$ – 69.27$

Rent Per Month in Niger

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 820.84$ 505.52$ – 1348.39$
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 376.89$ 289.82$ – 505.52$
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 690.71$ 253.26$ – 1346.39$
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 526.78$ 398.13$ – 674.69$

Buy Apartment Price in Niger

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre 252260.82$ 1$ – 2$
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 84089.61$ 1$ – 1$

Salaries And Financing in Niger

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 307.22$ 2$ – 3$
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate 8$ 9$ – 13$

These data are based on 2298 entries in the past 16 months from 170 different contributors.

Last update: August 2023

Our data for each country is based on all entries from all cities in that country.

Cost Of Living in Niger in 2023

The cost of living in Niger has been on the rise in recent years. Housing costs in major cities like Niamey are quite high, with the average monthly rent for a one-bedroom apartment being around 505$ – 1348$. Food prices have also increased, with a standard basket of groceries for a family of four now costing about 700$ per month. Transportation can take a bite out of the average household’s budget too, with bus and metro tickets costing 1$ – 26$ per ride on average. However, some costs are more affordable in Niger, like healthcare which is heavily subsidized. The monthly energy bill for an average sized house comes out to only 165$ – 590$. While salaries have increased moderately, the overall cost of living in Niger still remains relatively high compared to other places. People moving here should factor the rising cost of living into their budgets.

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