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Cost of Living in Niamey - Updated Prices & Insights

Solo nomad: Estimated monthly costs are $515 (excluding rent), and $1,369 including rent.
Family of 3: Estimated monthly costs are $1,335 (excluding rent), and $2,266 including rent.
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๐Ÿฝ Eating Out
Cost
Range
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$5.24 Fโ€ฏCFAย 2,963
$2.63 Fโ€ฏCFAย 1,485
$7.87 Fโ€ฏCFAย 4,448
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$40.08 Fโ€ฏCFAย 22.7K
$35.63 Fโ€ฏCFAย 20.1K
$53.4 Fโ€ฏCFAย 30.2K
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$10.40 Fโ€ฏCFAย 5,878
$9.53 Fโ€ฏCFAย 5,384
$12.13 Fโ€ฏCFAย 6,855
Cappuccino
$3.29 Fโ€ฏCFAย 1,859
$1.44 Fโ€ฏCFAย 811
$3.59 Fโ€ฏCFAย 2,032
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$1.44 Fโ€ฏCFAย 814
$0.86 Fโ€ฏCFAย 484
$1.71 Fโ€ฏCFAย 968
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$0.64 Fโ€ฏCFAย 364
$0.43 Fโ€ฏCFAย 243
$1.72 Fโ€ฏCFAย 971
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$1.34 Fโ€ฏCFAย 756
$1.26 Fโ€ฏCFAย 710
$2.69 Fโ€ฏCFAย 1,517
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.05 Fโ€ฏCFAย 1,724
$1.74 Fโ€ฏCFAย 982
$3.48 Fโ€ฏCFAย 1,969
๐Ÿ›’ Groceries & Markets
Cost
Range
Milk (1 liter)
$2.54 Fโ€ฏCFAย 1,433
$1.81 Fโ€ฏCFAย 1,021
$3.62 Fโ€ฏCFAย 2,048
White Bread (500g)
$0.57 Fโ€ฏCFAย 322
$0.34 Fโ€ฏCFAย 191
$0.85 Fโ€ฏCFAย 481
Rice (white) (1kg)
$1.23 Fโ€ฏCFAย 694
$0.80 Fโ€ฏCFAย 453
$2.10 Fโ€ฏCFAย 1,187
Eggs
$2.34 Fโ€ฏCFAย 1,321
$2.06 Fโ€ฏCFAย 1,162
$2.57 Fโ€ฏCFAย 1,453
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$7.40 Fโ€ฏCFAย 4,183
$4.32 Fโ€ฏCFAย 2,443
$8.65 Fโ€ฏCFAย 4,886
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$7.76 Fโ€ฏCFAย 4,386
$5.17 Fโ€ฏCFAย 2,922
$10.35 Fโ€ฏCFAย 5,849
Apples (1kg)
$4.29 Fโ€ฏCFAย 2,423
$2.58 Fโ€ฏCFAย 1,456
$5.14 Fโ€ฏCFAย 2,907
Banana (1kg)
$1.45 Fโ€ฏCFAย 817
$1.22 Fโ€ฏCFAย 689
$1.73 Fโ€ฏCFAย 978
Oranges (1kg)
$3.02 Fโ€ฏCFAย 1,706
$1.27 Fโ€ฏCFAย 719
$3.62 Fโ€ฏCFAย 2,048
Tomato (1kg)
$2.00 Fโ€ฏCFAย 1,130
$0.69 Fโ€ฏCFAย 390
$2.57 Fโ€ฏCFAย 1,454
Potato (1kg)
$1.48 Fโ€ฏCFAย 839
$0.89 Fโ€ฏCFAย 502
$1.78 Fโ€ฏCFAย 1,005
Onion (1kg)
$0.72 Fโ€ฏCFAย 408
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Lettuce (1 head)
$0.91 Fโ€ฏCFAย 514
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Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.37 Fโ€ฏCFAย 773
$0.72 Fโ€ฏCFAย 406
$2.24 Fโ€ฏCFAย 1,265
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$2.67 Fโ€ฏCFAย 1,508
$2.67 Fโ€ฏCFAย 1,508
$2.67 Fโ€ฏCFAย 1,508
Wine (Bottle)
$10.47 Fโ€ฏCFAย 5,918
$6.99 Fโ€ฏCFAย 3,949
$13.97 Fโ€ฏCFAย 7,892
Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.40 Fโ€ฏCFAย 788
$1.36 Fโ€ฏCFAย 771
$1.44 Fโ€ฏCFAย 812
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.19 Fโ€ฏCFAย 1,236
$0.87 Fโ€ฏCFAย 492
$3.49 Fโ€ฏCFAย 1,974
๐ŸšŒ Getting Around
Cost
Range
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$0.60 Fโ€ฏCFAย 341
$0.34 Fโ€ฏCFAย 192
$0.86 Fโ€ฏCFAย 484
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$26.33 Fโ€ฏCFAย 14.9K
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$0.42 Fโ€ฏCFAย 236
$0.33 Fโ€ฏCFAย 188
$0.50 Fโ€ฏCFAย 285
Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$0.41 Fโ€ฏCFAย 233
$0.33 Fโ€ฏCFAย 187
$0.82 Fโ€ฏCFAย 461
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$6.30 Fโ€ฏCFAย 3,561
$6.30 Fโ€ฏCFAย 3,561
$8.99 Fโ€ฏCFAย 5,082
Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.02 Fโ€ฏCFAย 574
$0.97 Fโ€ฏCFAย 551
$1.09 Fโ€ฏCFAย 615
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$21.4K Fโ€ฏCFAย 12.1M
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$24.3K Fโ€ฏCFAย 13.7M
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๐Ÿงพ Monthly Utilities & Internet
Cost
Range
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$350 Fโ€ฏCFAย 197.9K
$175 Fโ€ฏCFAย 98.9K
$613 Fโ€ฏCFAย 346.3K
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$17.89 Fโ€ฏCFAย 10.1K
$17.89 Fโ€ฏCFAย 10.1K
$17.89 Fโ€ฏCFAย 10.1K
Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$8.77 Fโ€ฏCFAย 4,959
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๐ŸŽ‰ Sport & Entertainment
Cost
Range
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$64.0 Fโ€ฏCFAย 36.2K
$26.69 Fโ€ฏCFAย 15.1K
$89.0 Fโ€ฏCFAย 50.3K
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$8.93 Fโ€ฏCFAย 5,044
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Cinema Ticket
$4.91 Fโ€ฏCFAย 2,773
$4.46 Fโ€ฏCFAย 2,521
$5.35 Fโ€ฏCFAย 3,024
๐Ÿงธ Childcare & Education
Cost
Range
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,003 Fโ€ฏCFAย 567.1K
$885 Fโ€ฏCFAย 500.3K
$1,062 Fโ€ฏCFAย 600.4K
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$4,830 Fโ€ฏCFAย 2.7M
$2,986 Fโ€ฏCFAย 1.7M
$6,674 Fโ€ฏCFAย 3.8M
๐Ÿ‘•๐Ÿ‘Ÿ Clothing & Footwear
Cost
Range
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$44.49 Fโ€ฏCFAย 25.1K
$17.79 Fโ€ฏCFAย 10.1K
$71.2 Fโ€ฏCFAย 40.2K
Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$53.0 Fโ€ฏCFAย 30.0K
$17.67 Fโ€ฏCFAย 9,986
$88.4 Fโ€ฏCFAย 49.9K
Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$38.96 Fโ€ฏCFAย 22.0K
$25.97 Fโ€ฏCFAย 14.7K
$51.9 Fโ€ฏCFAย 29.4K
Men's Leather Business Shoes
$49.04 Fโ€ฏCFAย 27.7K
$26.75 Fโ€ฏCFAย 15.1K
$71.3 Fโ€ฏCFAย 40.3K
๐Ÿ  Accommodation & Living
Cost
Range
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$953 Fโ€ฏCFAย 538.5K
$606 Fโ€ฏCFAย 342.7K
$1,386 Fโ€ฏCFAย 783.3K
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$438 Fโ€ฏCFAย 247.4K
$350 Fโ€ฏCFAย 197.9K
$525 Fโ€ฏCFAย 296.8K
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$872 Fโ€ฏCFAย 492.6K
$436 Fโ€ฏCFAย 246.3K
$1,395 Fโ€ฏCFAย 788.1K
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$454 Fโ€ฏCFAย 256.4K
$147 Fโ€ฏCFAย 83.3K
$694 Fโ€ฏCFAย 392.0K
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$1,765 Fโ€ฏCFAย 997.6K
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Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$999 Fโ€ฏCFAย 564.8K
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๐Ÿ’ต Salaries & Financials
Cost
Range
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$331 Fโ€ฏCFAย 187.1K
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20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
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Last update: January 11, 2026

Niamey Median Internet Speeds (Updated December 2025)

Mobile

Download
256
Mbps
Upload
39
Mbps
Latency
21
ms

Fixed Broadband

Download
23
Mbps
Upload
7
Mbps
Latency
78
ms
The chart highlights the Precision Threshold for mobile and fixed broadband internet speeds, updated quarterly.
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Cost of Living in Niamey - Frequently Asked Questions
Is Niamey affordable for travelers, expats, and digital nomads, and who tends to find it a good value?
Cost of Living in [location] frames the conversation, but the dayโ€‘toโ€‘day experience in Niamey, Niger varies by choice. Youโ€™ll find everyday staples and local meals can be economical when you shop at markets and cook at home, while housing and imported goods carry higher costs. Relative to some regional hubs, services and infrastructure improve value in certain areas, yet price swings can occur with seasonality and demand. The strongest value comes from pairing lower-cost local options with dependable amenities, safe neighborhoods, and reliable wifi for work. Tip: Map your week around neighborhood hubs that save transit time and support your daily routines.
What does everyday life look like in Niamey for housing, food, transport, and coworking?
Niameyโ€™s daily rhythm centers on markets, local eateries, and flexible transport. Knowing [location] living cost helps you filter neighborhoods by value. Housing options range from compact apartments to compounds; many expats favor neighborhoods with security, shade, and walking access to shops. For food, roadside stalls and markets offer fresh produce, while international groceries exist in certain areas โ€“ budget around daily needs by cooking at home or trying a mix of street meals. Getting around often means a combination of taxis, moto-taxis, and walking, with ride sharing gradually expanding. For work, consider coworking spaces or cafes with reliable wifi. Tip: Start your housing search near central markets to cut commute time and still stay connected.
How can you maximize quality of life in Niamey with budgeting, seasonality, and neighborhood fit in mind?
Quality of life comes from balancing budget, pace, and access to services. Use a simple budgeting framework: housing, food, transport, utilities, and leisure; track recurring patterns without exact numbers. In Niamey, the climate produces distinct dry and hot seasons; plan energy use and outdoor activities accordingly, and pick neighborhoods that match your social and work rhythm. Save by negotiating long-term leases, choosing local goods, and using public transport or bike-friendly routes; consider co-working hubs for networking. Seasonal variations may shift market availability and service hours, so keep flexible plans and maintain a small contingency fund. Tip: Build a neighborhood shortlist with walkability, safety, and wifi reliability as top criteria.
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