Niger

Niamey

#1 Top 5 cities

Niamey is effectively the only major center for international organizations, administration, and basic foreigner-oriented services.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 32°C aΕΎ 41°C

Night: 18°C aΕΎ 28°C

Climate

Very hot dry Sahel climate with a short rainy season.

Distance to the sea

900 km

Social atmosphere

4/10

Business friendliness

3/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 2/10
Housing cost 6/10
Food cost 7/10
Internet availability 4/10
Internet speed 3/10
Internet stability 3/10
Electricity stability 3/10

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • Teachers
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡«πŸ‡·French
  • πŸ‡±πŸ‡§Lebanese
  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈAmericans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Quality services
  • +Airport access
  • +International environment

Cons

  • βˆ’Smaller expat scene
  • βˆ’Fewer work opportunities
  • βˆ’Less dynamic environment