- 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 | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 16% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,791 Ouguiya (16,114 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,887 Ouguiya (6,348 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 828 Ouguiya (2,784 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 454 Ouguiya (1,528 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 579 Ouguiya (1,948 Dinar) | 1,500 Dinar | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 268 Ouguiya (901 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,000 Ouguiya (3,364 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 719 Ouguiya (2,417 Dinar) | 750 Dinar | + 222% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 301 Ouguiya (1,011 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 102% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,000 Ouguiya (6,727 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,000 Ouguiya (13,455 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 642 Ouguiya (2,159 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 Ouguiya (673 Dinar) | 500 Dinar | + 35% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 21% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 212,703 Ouguiya (715,456 Dinar) | 250,000 Dinar | + 186% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 200,000 Ouguiya (672,727 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 45,280 Ouguiya (152,304 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 139,576 Ouguiya (469,483 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 79,788 Ouguiya (268,378 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 37,305 Ouguiya (125,481 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 20,059 Ouguiya (67,472 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 174,288 Ouguiya (586,241 Dinar) | 700,000 Dinar | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,527 Ouguiya (254,046 Dinar) | 150,000 Dinar | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Ouguiya (3,364 Dinar) | 5,000 Dinar | - 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,000 Dinar | - | |
| Clothes | + 6% | |||
| Clothes in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 6% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 13,460 Ouguiya (45,274 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 11,145 Ouguiya (37,488 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 13,114 Ouguiya (44,109 Dinar) | 30,000 Dinar | + 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 20,522 Ouguiya (69,028 Dinar) | 25,000 Dinar | + 176% | |
| Transportation | + 6% | |||
| Transportation in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 6% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,200,000 Ouguiya (4,036,364 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 412 Ouguiya (1,385 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 38% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,218 Ouguiya (4,098 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 18% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,792 Ouguiya (6,028 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 101% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 6,000 Dinar | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 7,382 Ouguiya (24,830 Dinar) | 10,000 Dinar | + 148% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,310 Ouguiya (11,133 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,667 Ouguiya (5,607 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 844 Ouguiya (2,840 Dinar) | 4,000 Dinar | - 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 417 Ouguiya (1,401 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,064 Ouguiya (3,578 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,163 Ouguiya (3,912 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 3% cheaper than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,543 Ouguiya (15,281 Dinar) | 20,000 Dinar | - 24% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 2,850 Ouguiya (9,585 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,000 Ouguiya (13,455 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,000 Ouguiya (63,909 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,252 Ouguiya (4,212 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 730 Ouguiya (2,456 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Ouguiya (6,727 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 85 Ouguiya (287 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,699 Ouguiya (25,897 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 628 Ouguiya (2,112 Dinar) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
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 April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.364
IQD
/
MRO
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Cost of living in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 11% more expensive than in Al Mawsil al Jadidah (Iraq)
For example, you would need at least 903,090 Dinar
(268,486 Ouguiya)
in Nouakchott
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
815,000 Dinar
in Al Mawsil al Jadidah.
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