Cost of living comparison
Niger is 56.0% more expensive than Micronesia, Federated States of overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 36.1% less in Niger
- Groceries
-
pay 23.7% more in Niger
- Transportation
-
pay 62.7% more in Niger
- Housing
-
pay 0.1% less in Niger
- Childcare
-
pay 4.8 times more in Niger
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 19.9% less in Niger
- Clothing
-
pay 19.0% less in Niger
The cost of childcare, transportation, and groceries in Niger are more expensive than in Micronesia, Federated States of. Expenses including restaurants, entertainment and sports, clothing, and housing are lower in Niger. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Niger.
If you lived in Niger instead of Micronesia, Federated States of, you would:
pay 36.1% less for restaurants
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Niger
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$21.62
|
$4.90
F CFA2,751
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$9.12
|
$9.80
F CFA5,501
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.32
|
$1.37
F CFA768
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.75
|
$0.61
F CFA344
|
|
pay 23.7% more for groceries
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Niger
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.81
|
$0.51
F CFA287
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.52
|
$8.17
F CFA4,584
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$1.59
|
$8.54
F CFA4,790
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$4.48
|
$2.26
F CFA1,270
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.66
|
$3.30
F CFA1,854
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.37
|
$1.67
F CFA936
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.26
|
$0.59
F CFA333
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.48
|
$1.06
F CFA593
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.15
|
$0.72
F CFA406
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.54
|
$0.56
F CFA312
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.29
|
$0.26
F CFA146
|
|
pay 62.7% more for transportation
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Niger
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$11.84
|
$3.45
F CFA1,937
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$32.00
|
$12.25
F CFA6,877
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$3,497.00
|
$19,606.70
F CFA11,002,718
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.71
|
$3.76
F CFA2,109
|
|
pay 0.1% less for housing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Niger
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$230.17
|
$46.29
F CFA25,979
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$883.33
|
$796.52
F CFA446,985
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$726.88
|
$408.47
F CFA229,223
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$73.28
|
$170.73
F CFA95,811
|
|
pay 4.8 times more for childcare
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Niger
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$142.50
|
$925.87
F CFA519,573
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,442.50
|
$4,493.20
F CFA2,521,456
|
|
pay 19.9% less for entertainment and sports
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Niger
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$3.25
|
$1.23
F CFA688
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.83
|
$3.00
F CFA1,681
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$15.75
|
$2.45
F CFA1,375
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$30.50
|
$54.46
F CFA30,563
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.50
|
$4.08
F CFA2,292
|
|
pay 19.0% less for clothing
|
Micronesia, Federated States of
|
Niger
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$42.50
|
$40.85
F CFA22,922
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$42.00
|
$46.29
F CFA25,979
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$75.00
|
$40.85
F CFA22,922
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$64.50
|
$40.85
F CFA22,922
|
|
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