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Cost of Living in Niamey

Niamey, Niamey, Niger · Population 1,496,260 · National capital

▲ +24% vs Niger average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)CFA246,934 ($408)
Couple, monthlyCFA439,774 ($727)
Family of four, monthlyCFA570,194 ($942)

Estimated Prices in Niamey

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantCFA2,595 ($4.29)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeCFA10,382 ($17.16)per meal
CappuccinoCFA779 ($1.29)each
Monthly groceries (single person)CFA58,830 ($97.24)per month
Monthly public transport passCFA9,517 ($15.73)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentCFA25,089 ($41.47)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)CFA7,267 ($12.01)per month
Fitness club membershipCFA7,267 ($12.01)per month
Cinema ticketCFA1,903 ($3.15)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreCFA106,237 ($176)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreCFA73,904 ($122)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreCFA221,712 ($366)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Niamey is CFA141,570 ($234) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of CFA246,934 ($408) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly CFA321,014 ($531) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (CFA73,904 ($122)) represents about 30% of the total single-person budget.

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Other Major Cities in Niger

Maradi

Maradi · pop. 267,249

CFA198,349 ($328) / mo

Zinder

Zinder · pop. 235,605

CFA186,340 ($308) / mo

Madaoua

Tahoua · pop. 127,254

CFA186,340 ($308) / mo

Tahoua

Tahoua · pop. 117,826

CFA186,340 ($308) / mo

Agadez

Agadez · pop. 110,497

CFA186,340 ($308) / mo

Arlit

Agadez · pop. 78,651

CFA186,340 ($308) / mo

Gouré

Zinder · pop. 73,732

CFA186,340 ($308) / mo

Birnin Konni

Tahoua · pop. 65,252

CFA186,340 ($308) / mo

Living in Niamey

Niamey is the capital and one of the key cities in Niger. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is CFA246,934 ($408), placing it above the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around CFA73,904 ($122) per month.

For families, the estimated budget rises to CFA570,194 ($942) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately CFA439,774 ($727) monthly.

The average estimated net salary in Niamey is CFA141,570 ($234). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least CFA321,014 ($531) per month.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Niamey expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated CFA246,934 ($408) per month in Niamey including rent outside the city centre. That is 24% more than the national average for Niger.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Niamey?
A net salary of around CFA321,014 ($531) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Niamey with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Niamey is CFA141,570 ($234).
How much is rent in Niamey?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated CFA106,237 ($176) per month in the city centre and CFA73,904 ($122) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about CFA221,712 ($366).
Is Niamey cheaper than Niger on average?
No — Niamey is estimated to be about 24% more expensive than the Niger average, mainly due to housing demand as the national capital.
What is the cost of groceries in Niamey?
Monthly groceries for one person are estimated at CFA58,830 ($97) in Niamey. A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs about CFA2,595 ($4) and a cappuccino runs around CFA779 ($1).
How do transport costs in Niamey compare?
A monthly public transport pass in Niamey is estimated at CFA9,517 ($16). Transport makes up a small share of the total budget compared to housing and food.
Figures for Niamey are estimates based on Niger national averages adjusted for city size (population 1,496,260) and capital-city premium. Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.