- Cost of Living
- Mauritania
- India
- Nouakchott
- Coimbatore
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Nouakchott (Mauritania) and Coimbatore (India)
| Food | 286% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 286% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 8,000 Ouguiya (₨1,549) | ₨164 | 846% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,000 Ouguiya (₨581) | ₨196 | 197% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 1,500 Ouguiya (₨290) | ₨71 | 310% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 475 Ouguiya (₨92) | ₨28 | 224% |
| 12 eggs, large | 800 Ouguiya (₨155) | ₨47 | 231% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 Ouguiya (₨58) | ₨28 | 109% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,000 Ouguiya (₨194) | ₨105 | 84% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 400 Ouguiya (₨77) | ₨84 | 8% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Ouguiya (₨77) | ₨39 | 99% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 2,000 Ouguiya (₨387) | ₨71 | 449% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,000 Ouguiya (₨775) | ₨692 | 12% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,000 Ouguiya (₨194) | ₨54 | 259% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 150 Ouguiya (₨29) | ₨30 | 3% |
| Housing | 91% | ||
| Housing in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 91% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 105,000 Ouguiya (₨20,335) | ₨9,500 | 114% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 30,000 Ouguiya (₨5,810) | ₨1,386 | 319% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 15,000 Ouguiya (₨2,905) | ₨936 | 210% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 180,000 Ouguiya (₨34,860) | ₨44,167 | 21% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 25,000 Ouguiya (₨4,842) | ₨13,450 | 64% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Ouguiya (₨194) | ₨60 | 223% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨50 | - |
| Clothes | 1% | ||
| Clothes in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 1% cheaper than in Coimbatore (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | - | ₨2,325 | - |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 3,000 Ouguiya (₨581) | ₨1,529 | 62% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | - | ₨2,667 | - |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 45,000 Ouguiya (₨8,715) | ₨1,900 | 359% |
| Transportation | 7% | ||
| Transportation in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 7% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,091,670 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 500 Ouguiya (₨97) | ₨69 | 41% |
| monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨844 | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | 1,226 Ouguiya (₨237) | ₨169 | 41% |
| Personal Care | 123% | ||
| Personal Care in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 123% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 3,000 Ouguiya (₨581) | ₨133 | 337% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,000 Ouguiya (₨775) | ₨145 | 434% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 600 Ouguiya (₨116) | ₨77 | 52% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 750 Ouguiya (₨145) | ₨325 | 55% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,200 Ouguiya (₨232) | ₨100 | 132% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 300 Ouguiya (₨58) | ₨53 | 9% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Ouguiya (₨387) | ₨190 | 104% |
| Entertainment | 78% | ||
| Entertainment in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 78% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 5,000 Ouguiya (₨968) | ₨856 | 13% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,000 Ouguiya (₨775) | ₨206 | 277% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,000 Ouguiya (₨775) | ₨375 | 107% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 19,000 Ouguiya (₨3,680) | ₨1,000 | 268% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 Ouguiya (₨387) | ₨221 | 75% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 500 Ouguiya (₨97) | ₨100 | 3% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 2,000 Ouguiya (₨387) | ₨123 | 214% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 60,000 Ouguiya (₨11,620) | ₨8,900 | 31% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Ouguiya (₨3.87) | ₨1.13 | 244% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 10,000 Ouguiya (₨1,937) | ₨1,514 | 28% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 500 Ouguiya (₨97) | ₨104 | 7% |
| TOTAL | 88% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 468 prices entered by 44 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2013.
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Cost of living in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 88% more expensive than in Coimbatore (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨23,543
(121,566 Ouguiya)
in Nouakchott
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨12,500
in Coimbatore.