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Niamey travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Niamey

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

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Niamey compared to United States in 2024

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

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Niamey in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Niamey by expense type

Restaurant budget in Niamey

Lunch

$ 5.1/person
($ 2.6 to $ 7.7)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 21/person
($ 18 to $ 26)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 11/person
($ 9.3 to $ 12)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 1.2 for 500ml
($ 1.2 to $ 2.6)

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78% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 2.2 for 330ml
($ 0.9 to $ 3.4)

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35% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 3.1/cup
($ 1.3 to $ 3.4)

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39% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 1.4/can
($ 0.9 to $ 1.7)

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43% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 0.7/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 1.7)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Niamey

1-star hotel

$ 122/night
($ 122 to $ 296)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 181

2-star hotel

$ 135/night
($ 87 to $ 184)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163

3-star hotel

$ 162/night
($ 86 to $ 233)

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32% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 238

4-star hotel

$ 215/night
($ 147 to $ 278)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 322

5-star hotel

$ 231/night
($ 167 to $ 292)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 468

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 122/month
($ 122 to $ 295)

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29% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173

Room with kitchen

$ 261/month
($ 168 to $ 384)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 252

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 196/month
($ 94 to $ 295)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217

Cottage or guest house

$ 122/month
($ 122 to $ 295)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233

Family room

$ 350/month
($ 341 to $ 357)

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62% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217

Supermarket food budget in Niamey

Milk

$ 2.3/litre
($ 1.7 to $ 3.4)

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124% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 0.6/500g
($ 0.3 to $ 0.9)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 1.7)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Eggs

$ 2.3/12 eggs
($ 2 to $ 2.6)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 7.6/kg
($ 4.2 to $ 19)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 3.8/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 5.1)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 1.7/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 2.6)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 1.7)

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57% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 1
($ 0.7 to $ 2.1)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Niamey

Bus ticket

$ 0.3/ticket
($ 0.3 to $ 0.9)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.4/km
($ 0.3 to $ 0.9)

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1/litre
($ 0.9 to $ 1)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 0.6
($ 0.3 to $ 0.9)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in Niamey

Cinema

$ 4.2/ticket
($ 2.6 to $ 5.1)

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69% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 4.2/hr
($ 4.2 to $ 8.4)

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79% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Niamey

Cigarettes

$ 2.6/pack
($ 2.6 to $ 2.6)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.9

Levi's jeans

$ 44
($ 18 to $ 68)

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18% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 49
($ 18 to $ 86)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Niamey

$ 991
(fair price: $ 844)

Montreal → Niamey

$ 1588
(fair price: $ 1268)

New York City → Niamey

$ 1303
(fair price: $ 1122)

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