Cost of living in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 27% more expensive than in Agadir (Morocco)
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| Food in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 119% more expensive than in Agadir (Morocco) | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nouakchott (Mauritania) | Agadir (Morocco) | Diff |
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ||
| 670 UM (178 Dirham) | 58 Dirham | 206% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ||
| 208 UM (55 Dirham) | 51 Dirham | 9% |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ||
| 125 UM (33 Dirham) | 27 Dirham | 23% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ||
| 45 UM (12 Dirham) | 8 Dirham | 61% |
| 12 eggs, large | ||
| 65 UM (17 Dirham) | 15 Dirham | 15% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ||
| 93 UM (25 Dirham) | 5.87 Dirham | 318% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ||
| 350 UM (93 Dirham) | 87 Dirham | 7% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ||
| 197 UM (52 Dirham) | 13 Dirham | 293% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ||
| 88 UM (23 Dirham) | 5.21 Dirham | 346% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ||
| 225 UM (60 Dirham) | 21 Dirham | 178% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ||
| 400 UM (106 Dirham) | 86 Dirham | 23% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ||
| 67 UM (18 Dirham) | 12 Dirham | 51% |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ||
| 60 UM (16 Dirham) | 5.82 Dirham | 174% |
| Housing in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 103% more expensive than in Agadir (Morocco) | ||
| Nouakchott (Mauritania) | Agadir (Morocco) | Diff |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 21,564 UM (5,721 Dirham) | 6,465 Dirham | 12% |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ||
| 23,421 UM (6,214 Dirham) | 3,831 Dirham | 62% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ||
| 3,944 UM (1,046 Dirham) | 340 Dirham | 208% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ||
| 18,000 UM (4,776 Dirham) | 4,497 Dirham | 6% |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ||
| 10,000 UM (2,653 Dirham) | 2,299 Dirham | 15% |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ||
| 3,501 UM (929 Dirham) | 245 Dirham | 278% |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ||
| 4,979 UM (1,321 Dirham) | 243 Dirham | 444% |
| 40” flat screen TV | ||
| 18,318 UM (4,860 Dirham) | 3,838 Dirham | 27% |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 5,803 UM (1,540 Dirham) | 859 Dirham | 79% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ||
| 100 UM (27 Dirham) | 90 Dirham | 71% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ||
| 188 UM (50 Dirham) | 21 Dirham | 137% |
| Clothes in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 46% cheaper than in Agadir (Morocco) | ||
| Nouakchott (Mauritania) | Agadir (Morocco) | Diff |
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ||
| 1,057 UM (280 Dirham) | 460 Dirham | 39% |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ||
| 749 UM (199 Dirham) | 439 Dirham | 55% |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 1,151 UM (305 Dirham) | 434 Dirham | 30% |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ||
| 2,545 UM (675 Dirham) | 702 Dirham | 4% |
| Transportation in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 49% cheaper than in Agadir (Morocco) | ||
| Nouakchott (Mauritania) | Agadir (Morocco) | Diff |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ||
| 120,000 UM (31,838 Dirham) | 252,532 Dirham | 87% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ||
| 43 UM (11 Dirham) | 9 Dirham | 32% |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ||
| 400 UM (106 Dirham) | 157 Dirham | 32% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ||
| 122 UM (32 Dirham) | 66 Dirham | 51% |
| Personal Care in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 51% more expensive than in Agadir (Morocco) | ||
| Nouakchott (Mauritania) | Agadir (Morocco) | Diff |
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ||
| 201 UM (53 Dirham) | 50 Dirham | 6% |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ||
| - | 67 Dirham | - |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ||
| 2,147 UM (570 Dirham) | 158 Dirham | 260% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ||
| 340 UM (90 Dirham) | 79 Dirham | 14% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ||
| 120 UM (32 Dirham) | 35 Dirham | 10% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ||
| 101 UM (27 Dirham) | 30 Dirham | 10% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ||
| 72 UM (19 Dirham) | 11 Dirham | 81% |
| Tube of toothpaste | ||
| 76 UM (20 Dirham) | 15 Dirham | 31% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ||
| 435 UM (115 Dirham) | 42 Dirham | 176% |
| Entertainment in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 25% cheaper than in Agadir (Morocco) | ||
| Nouakchott (Mauritania) | Agadir (Morocco) | Diff |
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ||
| 554 UM (147 Dirham) | 221 Dirham | 34% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ||
| 306 UM (81 Dirham) | 153 Dirham | 47% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ||
| - | 488 Dirham | - |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ||
| 1,900 UM (504 Dirham) | 717 Dirham | 30% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ||
| 139 UM (37 Dirham) | 101 Dirham | 64% |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ||
| 69 UM (18 Dirham) | 17 Dirham | 5% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ||
| 200 UM (53 Dirham) | 24 Dirham | 119% |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | ||
| - | 5,000 Dirham | - |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ||
| 8 UM (2.25 Dirham) | 3.00 Dirham | 25% |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ||
| 811 UM (215 Dirham) | 499 Dirham | 57% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ||
| 56 UM (15 Dirham) | 33 Dirham | 54% |
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For example, you would need at least 25,403 Dirham
(95,746 UM)
in Nouakchott
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
20,000 Dirham
in Agadir.