- Cost of Living
- Mauritania
- Belgium
- Nouakchott
- Brussels
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Nouakchott (Mauritania) and Brussels (Belgium)
| Food | 1% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 1% more expensive than in Brussels (Belgium) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 8,000 Ouguiya (€21) | €16.47 | 26% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,000 Ouguiya (€7.81) | €7.55 | 3% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 1,500 Ouguiya (€3.90) | €4.97 | 21% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 500 Ouguiya (€1.30) | €1.19 | 10% |
| 12 eggs, large | 600 Ouguiya (€1.56) | €3.14 | 50% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 Ouguiya (€0.78) | €2.69 | 71% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,000 Ouguiya (€2.60) | €5.43 | 52% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 400 Ouguiya (€1.04) | €2.35 | 56% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Ouguiya (€1.04) | €2.27 | 54% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 2,000 Ouguiya (€5.21) | €0.92 | 465% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,000 Ouguiya (€10.41) | €7.79 | 34% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,000 Ouguiya (€2.60) | €2.07 | 26% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Ouguiya (€0.26) | €1.53 | 83% |
| Housing | 66% | ||
| Housing in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 66% cheaper than in Brussels (Belgium) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 90,000 Ouguiya (€234) | €1,255 | 81% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 30,000 Ouguiya (€78) | €135 | 42% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 15,000 Ouguiya (€39) | €39 | 1% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 180,000 Ouguiya (€468) | €630 | 26% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 25,000 Ouguiya (€65) | €126 | 48% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Ouguiya (€2.60) | €8.70 | 70% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €8.72 | - |
| Clothes | 40% | ||
| Clothes in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 40% cheaper than in Brussels (Belgium) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | - | €83 | - |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 3,000 Ouguiya (€7.81) | €44 | 82% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | - | €82 | - |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 45,000 Ouguiya (€117) | €110 | 6% |
| Transportation | 5% | ||
| Transportation in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 5% cheaper than in Brussels (Belgium) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | €22,349 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 500 Ouguiya (€1.30) | €1.61 | 19% |
| monthly ticket public transport | - | €46 | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | €20 | - |
| Personal Care | 19% | ||
| Personal Care in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 19% cheaper than in Brussels (Belgium) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 3,000 Ouguiya (€7.81) | €8.36 | 7% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,000 Ouguiya (€10.41) | €4.75 | 119% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 600 Ouguiya (€1.56) | €3.23 | 52% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 500 Ouguiya (€1.30) | €3.76 | 65% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,200 Ouguiya (€3.12) | €2.01 | 55% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 300 Ouguiya (€0.78) | €2.29 | 66% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Ouguiya (€5.21) | €18.85 | 72% |
| Entertainment | 46% | ||
| Entertainment in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 46% cheaper than in Brussels (Belgium) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Ouguiya (€10.41) | €41 | 74% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,000 Ouguiya (€10.41) | €18.21 | 43% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,000 Ouguiya (€10.41) | €77 | 86% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 19,000 Ouguiya (€49) | €68 | 27% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 Ouguiya (€5.21) | €7.78 | 33% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 500 Ouguiya (€1.30) | €3.02 | 57% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 2,000 Ouguiya (€5.21) | €2.33 | 123% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 60,000 Ouguiya (€156) | €144 | 8% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Ouguiya (€0.05) | €0.23 | 78% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 10,000 Ouguiya (€26) | €65 | 60% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 500 Ouguiya (€1.30) | €5.07 | 74% |
| TOTAL | 32% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,437 prices entered by 212 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 18, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,500
in Brussels
you would need to make just about €1,690
(649,487 Ouguiya)
in Nouakchott.