- Cost of Living
- Mauritania
- Iraq
- Nouakchott
- Al Mawsil al Jadidah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Nouakchott, Mauritania compared to Al Mawsil al Jadidah, Iraq
Currency:
| Food | + 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 19% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 568 UM (18,933 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 180 UM (6,002 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 109 UM (3,633 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 45 UM (1,515 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 21% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 58 UM (1,931 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 26 UM (870 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 74% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 100 UM (3,335 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 64 UM (2,140 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 185% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 31 UM (1,049 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 110% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 200 UM (6,670 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 400 UM (13,341 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 67 UM (2,251 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 13% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 UM (667 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 33% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 24% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 21,564 UM (719,215 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 23,421 UM (781,136 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,944 UM (131,529 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 18,000 UM (600,338 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 10,000 UM (333,521 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 3,501 UM (116,759 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 2,460 UM (82,035 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 18,318 UM (610,944 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,803 UM (193,551 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 100 UM (3,335 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 188 UM (6,257 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 213% | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 8% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 1,057 UM (35,256 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 749 UM (24,991 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,151 UM (38,374 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,545 UM (84,883 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 240% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 7% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 120,000 UM (4,002,254 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 UM (1,438 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 44% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 UM (13,341 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 122 UM (4,063 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 14% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 201 UM (6,704 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 123% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 6,000 Dinar | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 642 UM (21,401 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 114% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 340 UM (11,340 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 120 UM (4,009 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 90 UM (3,009 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 62 UM (2,072 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 76 UM (2,519 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 232 UM (7,734 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 1% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 554 UM (18,479 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 306 UM (10,196 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,900 UM (63,369 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 139 UM (4,626 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 69 UM (2,297 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 UM (6,670 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 UM (283 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 811 UM (27,063 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 56 UM (1,882 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
33.352
IQD
/
MRU
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Cost of living in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 12% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 766,092 Dinar
(22,970 UM)
in Nouakchott
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
682,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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