Cost of living in Niamey is 51% higher than in Meknes (without rent).
Rent in Niamey is 202% more expensive than in Meknes.
Cost of living including rent in Niamey is 115% higher than in Meknes.
Food in Niamey is 75% more expensive than in Meknes.
Transport in Niamey is 7% cheaper than in Meknes.
| Niamey | Meknes | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Niamey | Meknes | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 5.11 $ | 2.04 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 38.1 $ | 10.2 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.1 $ | 5.6 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.26 $ | 3.06 $ | 
| Capuccino | 3.11 $ | 1.28 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 1.42 $ | 0.68 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.32 $ | 0.76 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.53 $ | 0.3 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 1.19 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.36 $ | 1.83 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17 $ | 7.44 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.56 $ | 4.13 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.94 $ | 8.77 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.81 $ | 1.17 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ | 1.09 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.41 $ | 0.83 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.27 $ | 0.64 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.59 $ | 0.83 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.65 $ | 0.38 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.84 $ | 1.25 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.55 $ | 6.16 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.45 $ | 2.47 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 2.57 $ | 4.01 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.34 $ | 0.41 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 12.6 $ | 15.3 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.95 $ | 1.48 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.84 $ | 4.43 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 16.8 $ | 19.8 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.21 $ | 4.52 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.82 $ | 2.4 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.2 $ | 0.97 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.91 $ | 1.26 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 141 $ | 21.6 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 217 $ | 33.3 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 47.9 $ | 32 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 383 $ | 143 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 443 $ | 266 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 739 $ | 225 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 695 $ | 390 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,579 $ | 1,205 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 859 $ | 528 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 306 $ | 390 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.96 % | 4.52 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 57.1 $ | 23.2 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.24 $ | 4.11 $ | 
| Haircut | 8.01 $ | 2.42 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 42.9 $ | 53.9 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 42.3 $ | 43.7 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 958 $ | 145 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,644 $ | 1,528 $ |