Cost of living in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 36% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates)
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| Food | - 19% | |||
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| Food in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 19% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 525 UM (Dirham 54) | Dirham 47 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 175 UM (Dirham 18) | Dirham 31 | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 114 UM (Dirham 12) | Dirham 15 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 54 UM (Dirham 5.56) | Dirham 6 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 61 UM (Dirham 6) | Dirham 15 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 UM (Dirham 2.80) | Dirham 4.92 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 82 UM (Dirham 8) | Dirham 30 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 70 UM (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 UM (Dirham 3.02) | Dirham 3.72 | - 19% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 122 UM (Dirham 13) | Dirham 10 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 400 UM (Dirham 41) | Dirham 68 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 69 UM (Dirham 7) | Dirham 8 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 UM (Dirham 2.25) | Dirham 4.41 | - 49% | |
| Housing | - 54% | |||
| Housing in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 54% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,804 UM (Dirham 3,169) | Dirham 8,389 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,632 UM (Dirham 2,123) | Dirham 5,046 | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,944 UM (Dirham 406) | Dirham 835 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,612 UM (Dirham 2,018) | Dirham 5,419 | - 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 UM (Dirham 1,029) | Dirham 3,583 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,501 UM (Dirham 360) | Dirham 646 | - 44% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,929 UM (Dirham 198) | Dirham 296 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,657 UM (Dirham 1,508) | Dirham 789 | + 91% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,803 UM (Dirham 597) | Dirham 341 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 161 UM (Dirham 17) | Dirham 40 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 189 UM (Dirham 19) | Dirham 37 | - 48% | |
| Clothes | - 59% | |||
| Clothes in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 59% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Dubai | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 892 UM (Dirham 92) | Dirham 232 | - 60% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 749 UM (Dirham 77) | Dirham 205 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,151 UM (Dirham 118) | Dirham 326 | - 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,545 UM (Dirham 262) | Dirham 392 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is about the same as in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,388 UM (Dirham 102,307) | Dirham 108,414 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 UM (Dirham 4.43) | Dirham 2.95 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Dirham 277 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 167 UM (Dirham 17) | Dirham 51 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 46% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 159 UM (Dirham 16) | Dirham 22 | - 25% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 UM (Dirham 12) | Dirham 37 | - 67% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 UM (Dirham 82) | Dirham 241 | - 66% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 340 UM (Dirham 35) | Dirham 21 | + 64% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 101 UM (Dirham 10) | Dirham 16 | - 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 118 UM (Dirham 12) | Dirham 20 | - 39% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 62 UM (Dirham 6) | Dirham 13 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 70 UM (Dirham 7) | Dirham 15 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 295 UM (Dirham 30) | Dirham 39 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | - 42% | |||
| Entertainment in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 42% cheaper than in Dubai (United Arab Emirates) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Dubai | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 554 UM (Dirham 57) | Dirham 174 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 306 UM (Dirham 31) | Dirham 97 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Dirham 234 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,900 UM (Dirham 195) | Dirham 414 | - 53% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 139 UM (Dirham 14) | Dirham 95 | - 85% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 86 UM (Dirham 9) | Dirham 24 | - 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 UM (Dirham 21) | Dirham 42 | - 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Dirham 2,081 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 UM (Dirham 0.87) | Dirham 0.40 | + 119% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 874 UM (Dirham 90) | Dirham 276 | - 67% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 56 UM (Dirham 5.80) | Dirham 18 | - 68% | |
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TOTAL | - 36% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 823 prices entered by 226 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
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