Cost of living in Niamey is 60% higher than in Mendefera (without rent).
Rent in Niamey is 191% more expensive than in Mendefera.
Cost of living including rent in Niamey is 119% higher than in Mendefera.
Food in Niamey is 63% more expensive than in Mendefera.
Transport in Niamey is 105% more expensive than in Mendefera.
| Niamey | Mendefera | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Niamey | Mendefera | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.11 $ | 3.01 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 38.1 $ | 19.7 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 10.1 $ | 4.46 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.26 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Capuccino | 3.11 $ | 1.78 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 1.42 $ | 0.48 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 2.32 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.53 $ | 0.59 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.13 $ | 1.16 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.36 $ | 1.52 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 17 $ | 6.66 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.56 $ | 4.25 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.94 $ | 6.43 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 3.81 $ | 2.26 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.36 $ | 1.21 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.41 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.27 $ | 0.86 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.59 $ | 0.97 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.65 $ | 0.33 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 2.84 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.55 $ | 7.23 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.45 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.57 $ | 2.83 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.34 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 12.6 $ | 11.1 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.95 $ | 1.08 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 3.84 $ | 5.97 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 16.8 $ | 12.1 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 3.21 $ | 3.34 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 3.82 $ | 2.8 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 2.2 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.91 $ | 1.26 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
141 $ | 36.8 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
217 $ | 56.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
47.9 $ | 27.8 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 383 $ | 143 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 443 $ | 298 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 739 $ | 208 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 695 $ | 449 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,579 $ | 1,501 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 859 $ | 826 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 306 $ | 384 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 10.96 % | 12.73 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 57.1 $ | 22.1 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.24 $ | 4.08 $ |
| Haircut | 8.01 $ | 3.67 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 42.9 $ | 61.7 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 42.3 $ | 25.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 958 $ | 79.6 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 4,644 $ | 2,888 $ |