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Cost of living in Nouakchott, Mauritania compared to Amiens, France
Currency:
Food | - 27% | |||
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Food in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 27% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 4,791 Ouguiya (€11) | €8 | + 39% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 1,887 Ouguiya (€4.39) | €9 | - 51% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 828 Ouguiya (€1.93) | €4.33 | - 56% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 454 Ouguiya (€1.06) | €1.55 | - 32% | |
12 eggs, large | 579 Ouguiya (€1.35) | €4.00 | - 66% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 268 Ouguiya (€0.62) | €2.50 | - 75% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 1,000 Ouguiya (€2.33) | €4.00 | - 42% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 719 Ouguiya (€1.67) | €2.00 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 301 Ouguiya (€0.70) | €2.00 | - 65% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 2,000 Ouguiya (€4.66) | €3.00 | + 55% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 4,000 Ouguiya (€9) | €6.00 | + 55% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 642 Ouguiya (€1.49) | €2.00 | - 25% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 200 Ouguiya (€0.47) | €1.32 | - 65% | |
Housing | - 11% | |||
Housing in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 11% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 212,703 Ouguiya (€495) | €800 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 200,000 Ouguiya (€466) | €600 | - 22% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 45,280 Ouguiya (€105) | €125 | - 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 139,576 Ouguiya (€325) | €450 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 79,788 Ouguiya (€186) | €350 | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 37,305 Ouguiya (€87) | €75 | + 16% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 20,059 Ouguiya (€47) | €30 | + 56% | |
40” flat screen TV | 174,288 Ouguiya (€406) | €364 | + 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 75,527 Ouguiya (€176) | €116 | + 52% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 1,000 Ouguiya (€2.33) | €5.31 | - 56% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | €13 | - | |
Clothes | - 41% | |||
Clothes in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 41% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 13,460 Ouguiya (€31) | €100 | - 69% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 11,145 Ouguiya (€26) | €30 | - 13% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 13,114 Ouguiya (€31) | €70 | - 56% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 20,522 Ouguiya (€48) | €100 | - 52% | |
Transportation | - 43% | |||
Transportation in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 43% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 1,200,000 Ouguiya (€2,794) | €25,000 | - 89% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 412 Ouguiya (€0.96) | €1.43 | - 33% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | €45 | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 1,218 Ouguiya (€2.84) | - | - | |
Personal Care | - 25% | |||
Personal Care in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 25% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 1,792 Ouguiya (€4.17) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 7,382 Ouguiya (€17) | €24 | - 28% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 3,310 Ouguiya (€8) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,667 Ouguiya (€3.88) | €3.75 | + 4% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 844 Ouguiya (€1.97) | €4.00 | - 51% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 417 Ouguiya (€0.97) | €1.19 | - 19% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,064 Ouguiya (€2.48) | €2.00 | + 24% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,163 Ouguiya (€2.71) | €27 | - 90% | |
Entertainment | - 33% | |||
Entertainment in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 33% cheaper than in Amiens (France) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 4,543 Ouguiya (€11) | €41 | - 74% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 2,850 Ouguiya (€7) | €20 | - 67% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 4,000 Ouguiya (€9) | €80 | - 88% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 19,000 Ouguiya (€44) | €26 | + 70% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 1,252 Ouguiya (€2.92) | €8 | - 64% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 730 Ouguiya (€1.70) | €2.00 | - 15% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,000 Ouguiya (€4.66) | €3.00 | + 55% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 85 Ouguiya (€0.20) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 7,699 Ouguiya (€18) | €31 | - 42% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 628 Ouguiya (€1.46) | €8 | - 82% | |
TOTAL | - 29% |

These prices were last updated on April 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 29% cheaper than in Amiens (France)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
€2,400
in Amiens
you would need to make just about €1,715
(736,442 Ouguiya)
in Nouakchott.
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