Cost of living in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 23% cheaper than in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada)
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| Food | - 25% | |||
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| Food in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 25% cheaper than in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Kitchener-Waterloo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 525 UM (C$20) | C$21 | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 175 UM (C$7) | C$12 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 114 UM (C$4.32) | C$6 | - 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 54 UM (C$2.05) | C$3.20 | - 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 61 UM (C$2.32) | C$3.88 | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 UM (C$1.03) | C$5.13 | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 82 UM (C$3.11) | C$8 | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 70 UM (C$2.64) | C$4.04 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 UM (C$1.11) | C$2.64 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 122 UM (C$4.63) | C$3.58 | + 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 400 UM (C$15) | C$15 | - 2% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 69 UM (C$2.60) | C$2.62 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 UM (C$0.83) | C$1.67 | - 50% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 36% cheaper than in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Kitchener-Waterloo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,804 UM (C$1,166) | C$2,296 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,632 UM (C$781) | C$1,698 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,944 UM (C$149) | C$204 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,612 UM (C$743) | C$1,312 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 UM (C$379) | C$1,062 | - 64% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,501 UM (C$133) | C$155 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,929 UM (C$73) | C$57 | + 28% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,657 UM (C$555) | C$344 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,803 UM (C$220) | C$121 | + 81% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 161 UM (C$6) | C$10 | - 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 189 UM (C$7) | C$22 | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 27% | |||
| Clothes in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 27% cheaper than in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Kitchener-Waterloo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 892 UM (C$34) | C$47 | - 29% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 749 UM (C$28) | C$40 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,151 UM (C$44) | C$99 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,545 UM (C$96) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 5% | |||
| Transportation in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 5% more expensive than in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Kitchener-Waterloo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,388 UM (C$37,652) | C$24,467 | + 54% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 UM (C$1.63) | C$1.59 | + 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | C$89 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 167 UM (C$6) | C$29 | - 78% | |
| Personal Care | - 38% | |||
| Personal Care in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 38% cheaper than in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Kitchener-Waterloo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 159 UM (C$6) | C$12 | - 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 UM (C$4.54) | C$14 | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 UM (C$30) | C$74 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 340 UM (C$13) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 101 UM (C$3.84) | C$5.28 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 118 UM (C$4.46) | C$4.87 | - 8% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 62 UM (C$2.35) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 70 UM (C$2.64) | C$2.71 | - 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 295 UM (C$11) | C$22 | - 49% | |
| Entertainment | - 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 25% cheaper than in Kitchener-Waterloo (Canada) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Kitchener-Waterloo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 554 UM (C$21) | C$47 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 306 UM (C$12) | C$28 | - 59% | |
| 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 (C$72) | C$89 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 139 UM (C$5.25) | C$11 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 86 UM (C$3.26) | C$4.79 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 UM (C$8) | C$7 | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 UM (C$0.32) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 874 UM (C$33) | C$39 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 56 UM (C$2.14) | C$14 | - 85% | |
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TOTAL | - 23% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 86 prices entered by 11 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
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