- Cost of Living
- Mauritania
- Canada
- Nouakchott
- Halifax
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Nouakchott (Mauritania) and Halifax (Canada)
| Food | 2% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 2% more expensive than in Halifax (Canada) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 8,000 Ouguiya (C$27) | C$12.86 | 113% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 3,000 Ouguiya (C$10.25) | C$7.54 | 36% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 1,500 Ouguiya (C$5.13) | C$8.71 | 41% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 500 Ouguiya (C$1.71) | C$2.69 | 37% |
| 12 eggs, large | 600 Ouguiya (C$2.05) | C$3.26 | 37% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 300 Ouguiya (C$1.03) | C$5.18 | 80% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,000 Ouguiya (C$3.42) | C$6.81 | 50% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 400 Ouguiya (C$1.37) | C$3.92 | 65% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Ouguiya (C$1.37) | C$4.00 | 66% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 2,000 Ouguiya (C$6.83) | C$2.93 | 133% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,000 Ouguiya (C$13.67) | C$16.86 | 19% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,000 Ouguiya (C$3.42) | C$2.28 | 50% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 Ouguiya (C$0.34) | C$1.92 | 82% |
| Housing | 60% | ||
| Housing in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 60% cheaper than in Halifax (Canada) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 90,000 Ouguiya (C$308) | C$1,313 | 77% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 30,000 Ouguiya (C$103) | C$195 | 47% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 15,000 Ouguiya (C$51) | C$47 | 9% |
| 40” flat screen TV | 180,000 Ouguiya (C$615) | C$551 | 12% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 25,000 Ouguiya (C$85) | C$129 | 34% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Ouguiya (C$3.42) | C$8.86 | 61% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | C$23 | - |
| Clothes | 23% | ||
| Clothes in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 23% cheaper than in Halifax (Canada) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | - | C$58 | - |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 3,000 Ouguiya (C$10.25) | C$40 | 75% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | - | C$93 | - |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 45,000 Ouguiya (C$154) | C$79 | 94% |
| Transportation | 6% | ||
| Transportation in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 6% more expensive than in Halifax (Canada) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | C$23,989 | - |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 500 Ouguiya (C$1.71) | C$1.30 | 31% |
| monthly ticket public transport | - | C$69 | - |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | C$29 | - |
| Personal Care | 15% | ||
| Personal Care in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 15% cheaper than in Halifax (Canada) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 3,000 Ouguiya (C$10.25) | C$10.37 | 1% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 4,000 Ouguiya (C$13.67) | C$6.71 | 104% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 600 Ouguiya (C$2.05) | C$3.58 | 43% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 500 Ouguiya (C$1.71) | C$5.57 | 69% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,200 Ouguiya (C$4.10) | C$2.87 | 43% |
| Tube of toothpaste | 300 Ouguiya (C$1.03) | C$2.41 | 58% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 2,000 Ouguiya (C$6.83) | C$23 | 70% |
| Entertainment | 47% | ||
| Entertainment in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 47% cheaper than in Halifax (Canada) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,000 Ouguiya (C$13.67) | C$41 | 67% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,000 Ouguiya (C$13.67) | C$24 | 43% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,000 Ouguiya (C$13.67) | C$122 | 89% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 19,000 Ouguiya (C$65) | C$88 | 26% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 2,000 Ouguiya (C$6.83) | C$7.79 | 12% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 500 Ouguiya (C$1.71) | C$4.08 | 58% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 2,000 Ouguiya (C$6.83) | C$5.21 | 31% |
| iPod nano 16GB | 60,000 Ouguiya (C$205) | C$149 | 38% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 20 Ouguiya (C$0.07) | C$0.53 | 87% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 10,000 Ouguiya (C$34) | C$56 | 39% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 500 Ouguiya (C$1.71) | C$12.67 | 87% |
| TOTAL | 26% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 667 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 15, 2013.
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
C$3,750
in Halifax
you would need to make just about C$2,761
(808,143 Ouguiya)
in Nouakchott.