MigrantoCost of living in Niger
What a month costs, how prices compare with other countries
Monthly cost in Niger
Spending runs from F CFA 10,800 a month in the poorest fifth to F CFA 52,700 in the richest
Per person, whole country
F CFA 21,000
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
F CFA 10,800richest 20%
F CFA 52,700
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Key facts
The cost of living in Niger in numbers
Typical spending takes 25% of the average wage
A typical person spends F CFA 21,000 a month while the average take-home wage is F CFA 83,400, so 75% of an average wage sits above what a typical person spends.
How living costs in Niger compare
Neighbours, region and the world on the same monthly figure
What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Niger against other countries
Cheaper than 69% of countries
Where Niger sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs F CFA 567,000 at world-middle prices costs F CFA 480,000 here.
Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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Cost of living in Niger
F CFA 10,800/mo
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F CFA 33,300
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F CFA 22,600
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Niger?
A typical person in Niger spends about F CFA 21,000 a month — around F CFA 252,000 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in Niger?
By spending, Niger ranks #179 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about F CFA 21,000 a month, the poorest 20% about F CFA 10,800 and the richest 20% about F CFA 52,700. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in Niger in US dollars?
The cost of living in Niger is about $37 a month, or roughly $444 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Niger?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about F CFA 10,800 a month per person, a typical one around F CFA 21,000, and a comfortable life around F CFA 25,500. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is the average salary in Niger enough to live on?
Yes, with room to spare. Average spending is about F CFA 21,000 a month, while the average take-home pay in Niger is about F CFA 83,400. For more on incomes, see salaries in Niger.
Is Niger an expensive country to live in?
No. Niger is more expensive than 3% of countries worldwide and ranks 47th of 53 in Africa by cost of living.
What currency is used in Niger?
Niger uses the West African CFA Franc (XOF). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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