Travel budget in Niger

Niger: calculate your travel budget

Niger: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Niger for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 106 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 8.7 per person
  • $ 1.3 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1761* (1064588 F CFA)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 138 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 22 per person
  • $ 3.4 per person
  • $ 4.1 per person

Total budget:

$ 2728* (1649634 F CFA)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 184 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 28 per person
  • $ 7.4 per person
  • $ 8.2 per person

Total budget:

$ 3792* (2293130 F CFA)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Niger in 2024

Cost of living: Niger VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Niger in 2024 is 44% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

Cost of living in Niger by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Niger compared to the national average.

Cities /Niger View Details
Niamey 1% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Niamey



Local prices in Niger by expense type

Niger: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Niger costs 52% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 5/person
($ 2.5 to $ 7.5)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 18/person
($ 13 to $ 25)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 10/person
($ 9.1 to $ 12)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.6 for 500ml
($ 1.2 to $ 2.5)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.2 for 330ml
($ 0.9 to $ 3.4)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.5/cup
($ 1.3 to $ 3.4)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.2/can
($ 0.9 to $ 1.6)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 0.9)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Niger: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Niger costs 7% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 117/night
($ 117 to $ 289)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 145
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 128/night
($ 84 to $ 193)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 145
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 147/night
($ 109 to $ 192)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 208
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 230/night
($ 205 to $ 260)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 295
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 233/night
($ 215 to $ 251)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 509
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 117/month
($ 117 to $ 289)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 249/month
($ 222 to $ 288)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 208
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 175/month
($ 114 to $ 249)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 190
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 117/month
($ 117 to $ 289)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 430/month
($ 381 to $ 488)

122% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 195

Niger: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Niger costs 39% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 2.3/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 3.4)

115% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.4/500g
($ 0.3 to $ 0.9)

88% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 1.6)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.3/12 eggs
($ 2 to $ 2.5)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 7.4/kg
($ 4.1 to $ 19)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 3.1/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 5)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 2.5)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 1.6)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1
($ 0.7 to $ 2.1)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Niger: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Niger costs 63% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.3/ticket
($ 0.3 to $ 0.9)

87% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.4/km
($ 0.3 to $ 0.9)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.5
($ 0.3 to $ 0.9)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Niger: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Niger costs 76% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 4.1/ticket
($ 2.5 to $ 5)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 4.1/hr
($ 4.1 to $ 8.2)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Niger: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Niger costs 30% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2.5/pack
($ 2.5 to $ 2.5)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 43
($ 18 to $ 67)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 48
($ 18 to $ 84)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

London → Niamey
London → Niamey
London → Niamey
$ 961
(fair price: $ 815)
Montreal → Niamey
Montreal → Niamey
Montreal → Niamey
$ 1539
(fair price: $ 1209)
New York City → Niamey
New York City → Niamey
New York City → Niamey
$ 1279
(fair price: $ 1094)

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About the information on the cost of living in Niger

The information about the cost of living in Niger shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Niger updated on 27-03-2024.

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