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

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 92.3% more expensive than Niger without rent, and 109.7% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 75% more expensive than Niger without rent, and 144.4% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Niger
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.36 $20.36
$5.31 F CFA 2,955
283.43%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.3 $74.3
$38.94 F CFA 21.7K
90.91%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.42 $11.42
$10.50 F CFA 5,842
8.76%
Cappuccino
$5.21 $5.21
$3.28 F CFA 1,825
58.84%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.62 $2.62
$1.50 F CFA 832
74.67%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.15 $2.15
$0.69 F CFA 384
211.59%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.84 $5.84
$1.36 F CFA 755
329.41%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.18 $7.18
$3.05 F CFA 1,699
135.41%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Niger
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$2.52 F CFA 1,405
-57.14%
White Bread (500g)
$3.59 $3.59
$0.56 F CFA 313
541.07%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.71 $4.71
$1.21 F CFA 675
289.26%
Eggs
$4.38 $4.38
$2.44 F CFA 1,356
79.51%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$12.67 $12.67
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.40 $12.40
$7.45 F CFA 4,146
66.44%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.39 $16.39
$7.79 F CFA 4,336
110.40%
Apples (1kg)
$5.16 $5.16
$4.46 F CFA 2,484
15.70%
Banana (1kg)
$1.72 $1.72
$1.48 F CFA 825
16.22%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.47 $4.47
$2.97 F CFA 1,653
50.51%
Tomato (1kg)
$5.01 $5.01
$2.11 F CFA 1,172
137.44%
Potato (1kg)
$2.91 $2.91
$1.46 F CFA 811
99.32%
Onion (1kg)
$3.06 $3.06
$0.74 F CFA 413
313.51%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.16 $2.16
$0.90 F CFA 500
140.00%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.21 $2.21
$1.36 F CFA 759
62.50%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$9.93 $9.93
$2.70 F CFA 1,500
267.78%
Wine (Bottle)
$14.94 $14.94
$14.59 F CFA 8,120
2.40%
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
$1.33 F CFA 742
43.61%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.70 $3.70
$2.18 F CFA 1,213
69.72%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Niger
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.55 $2.55
$0.60 F CFA 336
325.00%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$65.0 $65.0
$26.80 F CFA 14.9K
142.69%
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.69 $3.69
$0.45 F CFA 251
720.00%
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.78 $1.78
$0.41 F CFA 228
334.15%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.24 $30.24
$6.08 F CFA 3,385
397.37%
Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.95 $0.95
$0.97 F CFA 539
-2.06%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.7K $29.7K
$21.1K F CFA 11.7M
41.07%
Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.3K $26.3K
$24.8K F CFA 13.8M
5.82%
🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Niger
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$210 $210
$355 F CFA 197.7K
-41.02%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$58.3 $58.3
$17.91 F CFA 9,969
225.52%
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$72.1 $72.1
$8.72 F CFA 4,852
726.72%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Niger
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.90 $45.90
$64.1 F CFA 35.7K
-28.36%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.20 $22.20
$8.97 F CFA 4,993
147.49%
Cinema Ticket
$14.25 $14.25
$4.90 F CFA 2,728
190.82%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Niger
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,367 $1,367
$993 F CFA 552.4K
37.70%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.8K $22.8K
$4,862 F CFA 2.7M
368.58%
👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Niger
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$53.0 $53.0
$44.39 F CFA 24.7K
19.40%
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.96 $42.96
$53.0 F CFA 29.5K
-19.00%
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$89.4 $89.4
$39.81 F CFA 22.2K
124.67%
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$113 $113
$47.80 F CFA 26.6K
137.11%
🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Niger
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,766 $1,766
$956 F CFA 532.3K
84.63%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,460 $1,460
$436 F CFA 242.7K
234.71%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,865 $2,865
$867 F CFA 482.3K
230.60%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,360 $2,360
$465 F CFA 258.7K
407.61%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,427 $3,427
$1,780 F CFA 990.6K
92.55%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,624 $2,624
$1,006 F CFA 559.8K
160.86%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Niger
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,306 $4,306
$404 F CFA 224.8K
966.17%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
11
-40.82%

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Last update for United States: April 12, 2026

Last update for Niger: April 13, 2026

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