Cost of living comparison
Niger is 41.8% more expensive than South Africa overall.
- Restaurants
-
pay 21.6% more in Niger
- Groceries
-
pay 35.9% more in Niger
- Transportation
-
pay 42.1% less in Niger
- Housing
-
pay 64.4% more in Niger
- Childcare
-
pay 3.2 times more in Niger
- Entertainment and Sports
-
pay 9.6% more in Niger
- Clothing
-
pay 18.6% less in Niger
The cost of childcare, housing, groceries, restaurants, and entertainment and sports in Niger are more expensive than in South Africa. Expenses including transportation and clothing are lower in Niger. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Niger.
If you lived in Niger instead of South Africa, you would:
pay 21.6% more for restaurants
|
South Africa
|
Niger
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$8.97
ZAR164.10
|
$4.90
F CFA2,956
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$4.77
ZAR87.25
|
$9.80
F CFA5,913
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.95
ZAR17.46
|
$1.37
F CFA825
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.74
ZAR13.55
|
$0.61
F CFA370
|
|
pay 35.9% more for groceries
|
South Africa
|
Niger
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.99
ZAR18.12
|
$0.51
F CFA308
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$3.67
ZAR67.22
|
$8.17
F CFA4,927
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.20
ZAR76.79
|
$8.54
F CFA5,148
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.23
ZAR40.73
|
$2.26
F CFA1,365
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$2.03
ZAR37.10
|
$3.30
F CFA1,993
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.68
ZAR12.38
|
$1.67
F CFA1,006
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.62
ZAR11.29
|
$0.59
F CFA358
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.64
ZAR11.74
|
$1.06
F CFA637
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.70
ZAR12.78
|
$0.72
F CFA436
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.55
ZAR10.13
|
$0.56
F CFA335
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.61
ZAR11.13
|
$0.26
F CFA156
|
|
pay 42.1% less for transportation
|
South Africa
|
Niger
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.99
ZAR91.24
|
$3.45
F CFA2,082
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$52.31
ZAR956.77
|
$12.25
F CFA7,391
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$20,607.77
ZAR376,916.06
|
$19,606.70
F CFA11,825,805
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$8.55
ZAR156.36
|
$3.76
F CFA2,267
|
|
pay 64.4% more for housing
|
South Africa
|
Niger
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$41.37
ZAR756.65
|
$46.29
F CFA27,922
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$382.55
ZAR6,996.91
|
$796.52
F CFA480,423
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$326.35
ZAR5,968.89
|
$408.47
F CFA246,371
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$80.40
ZAR1,470.48
|
$170.73
F CFA102,978
|
|
pay 3.2 times more for childcare
|
South Africa
|
Niger
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$174.12
ZAR3,184.59
|
$925.87
F CFA558,441
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$4,033.53
ZAR73,773.21
|
$4,493.20
F CFA2,710,080
|
|
pay 9.6% more for entertainment and sports
|
South Africa
|
Niger
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$2.11
ZAR38.55
|
$1.23
F CFA739
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.88
ZAR34.44
|
$3.00
F CFA1,807
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$2.90
ZAR53.12
|
$2.45
F CFA1,478
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$29.50
ZAR539.56
|
$54.46
F CFA32,849
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$6.62
ZAR121.10
|
$4.08
F CFA2,464
|
|
pay 18.6% less for clothing
|
South Africa
|
Niger
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$47.72
ZAR872.71
|
$40.85
F CFA24,637
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$32.06
ZAR586.36
|
$46.29
F CFA27,922
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$90.39
ZAR1,653.21
|
$40.85
F CFA24,637
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$81.37
ZAR1,488.20
|
$40.85
F CFA24,637
|
|
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