Cost of living in Borama is 10% lower than in Niamey (without rent).
Rent in Borama is 78% cheaper than in Niamey.
Cost of living including rent in Borama is 51% lower than in Niamey.
Food in Borama is 28% cheaper than in Niamey.
Transport in Borama is very similar to Niamey.
| Borama | Niamey | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Borama | Niamey | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.76 $ | 5.11 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 18.5 $ | 38.1 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 5.3 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 9.39 $ | 1.26 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.17 $ | 3.11 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.91 $ | 1.42 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.01 $ | 2.32 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 2.95 $ | 0.53 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.43 $ | 1.13 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.98 $ | 2.36 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.17 $ | 17 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.99 $ | 7.56 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.69 $ | 6.94 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2 $ | 3.81 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1 $ | 1.36 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.61 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.01 $ | 1.27 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.33 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.51 $ | 0.65 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.14 $ | 2.84 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.06 $ | 8.55 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.92 $ | 1.45 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.08 $ | 2.57 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.32 $ | 0.34 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 51.2 $ | 12.6 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.01 $ | 0.95 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 10.2 $ | 3.84 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 12 $ | 16.8 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.37 $ | 3.21 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.82 $ | 3.82 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.56 $ | 2.2 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.25 $ | 2.91 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
72.6 $ | 141 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
112 $ | 217 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
28.4 $ | 47.9 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 36.1 $ | 383 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 249 $ | 443 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 53.8 $ | 739 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 301 $ | 695 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 9,001 $ | 1,579 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 820 $ | 859 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 404 $ | 306 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 18.7 % | 10.96 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 33.7 $ | 57.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 7.11 $ | 4.24 $ |
| Haircut | 58.6 $ | 8.01 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 61.5 $ | 42.9 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 21.5 $ | 42.3 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 39.9 $ | 958 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 629 $ | 4,644 $ |