Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Niger Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Niger

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 100% more expensive than Niger without rent, and 108.3% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 83.3% more expensive than Niger without rent, and 149.8% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Niger
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.33 $20.33
$5.2 F CFA 2,944
290.96%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.4 $74.4
$39.3 F CFA 22.2K
89.24%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.49 $11.49
$10.72 F CFA 6,068
7.18%
Cappuccino
$5.09 $5.09
$3.29 F CFA 1,860
54.71%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.54 $2.54
$1.52 F CFA 861
67.11%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.11 $2.11
$0.69 F CFA 390
205.80%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.09 $6.09
$1.29 F CFA 731
372.09%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.1 $7.1
$3.15 F CFA 1,784
125.40%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Niger
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$2.48 F CFA 1,404
-56.45%
White Bread (500g)
$3.7 $3.7
$0.56 F CFA 320
560.71%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.65 $4.65
$1.21 F CFA 685
284.30%
Eggs
$4.21 $4.21
$2.46 F CFA 1,394
71.14%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.75 $12.75
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.24 $12.24
$7.6 F CFA 4,304
61.05%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.08 $16.08
$7.73 F CFA 4,375
108.02%
Apples (1kg)
$5.41 $5.41
$4.29 F CFA 2,427
26.11%
Banana (1kg)
$1.73 $1.73
$1.49 F CFA 842
16.11%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.37 $4.37
$2.87 F CFA 1,624
52.26%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.94 $4.94
$2.08 F CFA 1,176
137.50%
Potato (1kg)
$2.88 $2.88
$1.44 F CFA 817
100.00%
Onion (1kg)
$3.07 $3.07
$0.74 F CFA 420
314.86%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.25 $2.25
$0.86 F CFA 487
161.63%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.21 $2.21
$1.37 F CFA 777
61.31%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$10.09 $10.09
$2.61 F CFA 1,479
286.59%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.73 $14.73
$10.72 F CFA 6,067
37.41%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
$1.34 F CFA 758
42.54%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.54 $3.54
$2.25 F CFA 1,271
57.33%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Niger
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.56 $2.56
$0.63 F CFA 357
306.35%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$63.9 $63.9
$26.5 F CFA 15K
140.94%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.81 $3.81
$0.46 F CFA 261
728.26%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.77 $1.77
$0.41 F CFA 233
331.71%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.4 $30.4
$6.08 F CFA 3,439
400.00%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.94 $0.94
$1.03 F CFA 586
-8.74%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30K $30K
$20.9K F CFA 11.8M
43.45%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$25.8K $25.8K
$24.6K F CFA 13.9M
4.90%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Niger
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$209 $209
$354 F CFA 200.1K
-40.98%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$57.9 $57.9
$17.73 F CFA 10K
226.28%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$71.1 $71.1
$8.94 F CFA 5,060
695.19%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Niger
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.88 $45.88
$63.2 F CFA 35.7K
-27.35%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.25 $22.25
$9.06 F CFA 5,128
145.58%
Cinema Ticket
$14.14 $14.14
$4.83 F CFA 2,732
192.75%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Niger
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,373 $1,373
$1,007 F CFA 569.9K
36.36%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.4K $22.4K
$4,755 F CFA 2.7M
370.12%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Niger
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$51.5 $51.5
$44.2 F CFA 25K
16.54%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$41.96 $41.96
$53.2 F CFA 30.1K
-21.11%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.3 $88.3
$39.49 F CFA 22.4K
123.68%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$112 $112
$49.36 F CFA 27.9K
126.07%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Niger
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,731 $1,731
$955 F CFA 540.4K
81.32%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,446 $1,446
$443 F CFA 250.9K
226.08%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,846 $2,846
$899 F CFA 508.7K
216.70%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,366 $2,366
$457 F CFA 258.5K
418.04%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,245 $3,245
$1,765 F CFA 999K
83.84%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,667 $2,667
$1,010 F CFA 571.8K
163.98%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Niger
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,312 $4,312
$337 F CFA 190.7K
1180.27%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
11
-40.82%

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Last update for United States: October 27, 2025

Last update for Niger: October 28, 2025

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