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.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 102 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 8.5 per person
  • $ 1.3 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1693* (1059128 F CFA)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 136 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 3.3 per person
  • $ 4 per person

Total budget:

$ 2681* (1677816 F CFA)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 173 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 29 per person
  • $ 7.2 per person
  • $ 8 per person

Total budget:

$ 3627* (2269288 F CFA)

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



Cost of living in Niamey compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Niamey in 2024 is 46% 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

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Niamey is 51% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 4.8/person
($ 2.4 to $ 7.2)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 19/person
($ 17 to $ 25)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 10/person
($ 8.8 to $ 12)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.2 for 500ml
($ 1.2 to $ 2.4)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.1 for 330ml
($ 0.8 to $ 3.3)

38% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.9/cup
($ 1.3 to $ 3.3)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 1.4/can
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 1.6)

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

Hotel and accommodation budget in Niamey

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Niamey is 18% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 115/night
($ 115 to $ 280)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 122/night
($ 81 to $ 163)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 152
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 150/night
($ 83 to $ 212)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 207/night
($ 150 to $ 262)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 305
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 223/night
($ 170 to $ 276)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 457
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 115/month
($ 115 to $ 279)

29% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 252/month
($ 172 to $ 360)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 236
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 185/month
($ 90 to $ 279)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 202
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 115/month
($ 115 to $ 279)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222
Family room
Family room
$ 328/month
($ 320 to $ 334)

65% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200

Supermarket food budget in Niamey

On average, the price of supermarket food in Niamey is 37% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 2.2/litre
($ 1.6 to $ 3.3)

115% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.5/500g
($ 0.3 to $ 0.8)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 1/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.2/12 eggs
($ 1.9 to $ 2.4)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 7.1/kg
($ 4 to $ 18)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 3.6/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 4.8)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 2.4)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.9
($ 0.6 to $ 2)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Niamey

On average, the price of transport in Niamey is 63% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.3/ticket
($ 0.3 to $ 0.8)

87% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.4/km
($ 0.3 to $ 0.8)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 0.9)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.5
($ 0.3 to $ 0.8)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Leisure activity budget in Niamey

On average, budget for leisure activities in Niamey is 75% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 4/ticket
($ 2.4 to $ 4.8)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 4/hr
($ 4 to $ 8)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Niamey

On average, shopping budget in Niamey is 29% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2.4/pack
($ 2.4 to $ 2.4)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 41
($ 17 to $ 65)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 47
($ 17 to $ 81)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

London → Niamey
London → Niamey
London → Niamey
$ 939
(fair price: $ 801)
Montreal → Niamey
Montreal → Niamey
Montreal → Niamey
$ 1504
(fair price: $ 1197)
New York City → Niamey
New York City → Niamey
New York City → Niamey
$ 1235
(fair price: $ 1064)

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About this information on the cost of living in Niamey

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

The information about the cost of living in Niamey was updated on 12-11-2024.

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