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

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 88.4% more expensive than Niger without rent, and 103.1% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 118.4% more expensive than Niger without rent, and 142.1% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Niger
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$19.97 $19.97
$5.27 F CFA 2,955
278.94%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.7 $74.7
$39.07 F CFA 21.9K
91.09%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.40 $11.40
$10.56 F CFA 5,917
7.95%
Cappuccino
$5.37 $5.37
$3.17 F CFA 1,778
69.40%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.63 $2.63
$1.47 F CFA 823
78.91%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.06 $2.06
$0.69 F CFA 387
198.55%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.90 $5.90
$1.33 F CFA 746
343.61%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.02 $7.02
$3.07 F CFA 1,718
128.66%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Niger
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.09 $1.09
$2.49 F CFA 1,398
-56.22%
White Bread (500g)
$3.55 $3.55
$0.57 F CFA 320
522.81%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.73 $4.73
$1.21 F CFA 676
290.91%
Eggs
$4.30 $4.30
$2.37 F CFA 1,327
81.43%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.01 $13.01
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.22 $12.22
$7.74 F CFA 4,336
57.88%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.36 $16.36
$8.02 F CFA 4,495
103.99%
Apples (1kg)
$5.21 $5.21
$4.28 F CFA 2,397
21.73%
Banana (1kg)
$1.70 $1.70
$1.51 F CFA 848
12.58%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.59 $4.59
$3.02 F CFA 1,692
51.99%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.97 $4.97
$2.02 F CFA 1,133
146.04%
Potato (1kg)
$2.98 $2.98
$1.46 F CFA 818
104.11%
Onion (1kg)
$3.04 $3.04
$0.69 F CFA 389
340.58%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.26 $2.26
$0.90 F CFA 503
151.11%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.17 $2.17
$1.33 F CFA 747
63.16%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$9.83 $9.83
$2.62 F CFA 1,467
275.19%
Wine (Bottle)
$15.17 $15.17
$10.70 F CFA 5,993
41.78%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
$1.35 F CFA 758
41.48%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.58 $3.58
$2.20 F CFA 1,232
62.73%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Niger
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.49 $2.49
$0.65 F CFA 362
283.08%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$66.1 $66.1
$26.15 F CFA 14.7K
152.81%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.82 $3.82
$0.45 F CFA 255
748.89%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.78 $1.78
$0.42 F CFA 234
323.81%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$29.48 $29.48
$6.13 F CFA 3,436
380.91%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.91 $0.91
$1.01 F CFA 565
-9.90%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.5K $29.5K
$21.5K F CFA 12.0M
37.54%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.1K $26.1K
$25.2K F CFA 14.1M
3.89%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Niger
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$206 $206
$359 F CFA 201.0K
-42.51%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$56.9 $56.9
$17.95 F CFA 10.1K
217.10%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$72.8 $72.8
$8.85 F CFA 4,958
722.15%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Niger
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.23 $45.23
$64.8 F CFA 36.3K
-30.16%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$21.84 $21.84
$8.85 F CFA 4,961
146.78%
Cinema Ticket
$13.79 $13.79
$4.87 F CFA 2,728
183.16%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Niger
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,355 $1,355
$1,015 F CFA 568.7K
33.49%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.6K $22.6K
$4,756 F CFA 2.7M
374.15%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Niger
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$51.3 $51.3
$43.91 F CFA 24.6K
16.85%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.37 $42.37
$52.0 F CFA 29.1K
-18.52%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.6 $88.6
$39.62 F CFA 22.2K
123.67%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$115 $115
$47.81 F CFA 26.8K
140.43%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Niger
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,763 $1,763
$974 F CFA 545.6K
81.11%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,432 $1,432
$435 F CFA 243.5K
229.68%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,827 $2,827
$884 F CFA 495.1K
219.92%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,358 $2,358
$471 F CFA 263.6K
401.19%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,391 $3,391
$1,779 F CFA 997.0K
90.60%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,614 $2,614
$1,022 F CFA 572.7K
155.78%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Niger
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,326 $4,326
$330 F CFA 184.8K
1211.37%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
11
-40.82%

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Last update for United States: March 3, 2026

Last update for Niger: March 2, 2026

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