Prices and Cost of Living in Niger
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Food Prices - Calculate the Cost of Living
The calculator allows you to quickly and easily calculate how much you will spend on average to buy food at grocery stores in Niger. Plan your daily, weekly and monthly food expenses.
Select the appropriate number of days to see how much you will spend on food during that period. Values given for one person.
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Average values for capital or largest city. Purchase of food products in local stores and supermarkets corresponding to daily meals of 2,200 to 2,400 kcal was taken into account. Update 17 July 2025.
How much do you have to spend on groceries per day in Niger?
When shopping for groceries in local stores and supermarkets, the average daily cost of food expenses when buying the cheapest products will range from 3116 XOF (4.75 EUR). These figures are based on daily meals consisting of approximately 2200-2400 kcal and may vary slightly depending on the city.
Budget and shopping basket update: 17 July 2025
Estimated budget and daily food costs are always given per person and are only a suggestion to help you plan your total travel costs.
Budget was calculated on the basis of average prices of accommodation in each category (hotels and hostels), food costs (restaurants and grocery shopping), transport prices and some tourist attractions.
BACKPACKER'S BUDGET
• accommodation in a hostel or cheap hotel,
• travel by public transport,
• dining in cheap local restaurants or buying food in local stores,
• small number of paid tourist attractions,
• two people travel (when traveling alone, prices may be higher, but only if we use a hotel room instead of a dormitory).
TOURIST'S BUDGET
• accommodation in a 3 star hotel (with a small number of available facilities, average prices of 3* and 4* hotels),
• traveling by taxis,
• catering in middle-class restaurants and buying food in grocery stores,
• average number of paid tourist attractions,
• two people travel (they share costs of accommodation and transport).
FOOD EXPENSES
• daily meals containing 2200 to 2400 kcal (applies to both price variants),
• shopping for food in local stores or supermarkets (no meals in restaurants),
• value per person & for the capital or largest city.
Prices in Niger
Below you will find a list of prices for products and services in Niger, which will help you determine what expenses you should prepare for when going on vacation in this country.
Grocery Store Prices
| Apples (1kg) | 3.05 EUR |
| Banana (1kg) | 1.27 EUR |
| Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.86 EUR |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 9.15 EUR |
| Chicken Fillets (1kg) | 5.25 EUR |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 2.29 EUR |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 1.19 EUR |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 1.93 EUR |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 1.91 EUR |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 0.76 EUR |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) | 0.51 EUR |
| Milk (regular), (1 liter) | 2.32 EUR |
| Onion (1kg) | 0.61 EUR |
| Oranges (1kg) | 2.54 EUR |
| Potato (1kg) | 1.27 EUR |
| Rice (white), (1kg) | 1.14 EUR |
| Tomato (1kg) | 1.47 EUR |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 0.91 EUR |
Restaurant Prices
| Cappuccino (regular) | 2.79 EUR |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) | 1.28 EUR |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) | 1.14 EUR |
| Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) | 2.67 EUR |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 9.15 EUR |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 34.30 EUR |
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 4.57 EUR |
| Water (0.33 liter bottle) | 0.57 EUR |
What is the typical cost for an affordable meal?
Prices in restaurants in Niger vary and depend on several factors, such as the type of restaurant, location and time of day. For instance, a Cappuccino typically costs around 1833 XOF (2.79 EUR), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 838 XOF (1.28 EUR). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 6000 XOF (9.15 EUR) for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 22500 XOF (34.3 EUR). Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 3000 XOF (4.57 EUR).
Public Transportation Prices
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 0.30 EUR |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 5.34 EUR |
| Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) | 0.30 EUR |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 0.46 EUR |
Entertainment Prices
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 4.57 EUR |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 57.17 EUR |
Apartment Rental Prices
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 838 EUR |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 457 EUR |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 711 EUR |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 370 EUR |
Average Salary
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 294 EUR |
Hotel Prices in Niger
A comprehensive list of the current prices of accommodations in various cities, ranging from budget-friendly hotels to high-end luxurious stays.
• Prices of products and services in Niger. Prices may vary from town to town.
• Updates: oldest data 07/2025, latest data 07/2025.
• Prices were calculated based on several sources including Expedia.com, Booking.com, local supermarket websites, own sources, submissions from users. We do not guarantee their accuracy, however, we try, to keep them high.
• If you have noticed an error, please report it.
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