Cost of living in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 12% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland)
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| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 5% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 525 UM (64 zł) | 50 zł | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 175 UM (21 zł) | 33 zł | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 114 UM (14 zł) | 15 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 54 UM (7 zł) | 4.87 zł | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 61 UM (7 zł) | 15 zł | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 UM (3.32 zł) | 15 zł | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 82 UM (10 zł) | 24 zł | - 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 70 UM (9 zł) | 4.03 zł | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 UM (3.59 zł) | 4.84 zł | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 122 UM (15 zł) | 4.11 zł | + 263% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 400 UM (49 zł) | 56 zł | - 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 69 UM (8 zł) | 9 zł | - 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 UM (2.67 zł) | 5.65 zł | - 53% | |
| Housing | - 23% | |||
| Housing in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 23% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,804 UM (3,763 zł) | 6,134 zł | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,632 UM (2,521 zł) | 5,657 zł | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,944 UM (482 zł) | 988 zł | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,612 UM (2,396 zł) | 3,378 zł | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 UM (1,222 zł) | 2,885 zł | - 58% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,501 UM (428 zł) | 625 zł | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,929 UM (236 zł) | 47 zł | + 406% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,657 UM (1,791 zł) | 1,357 zł | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,803 UM (709 zł) | 415 zł | + 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 161 UM (20 zł) | 66 zł | - 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 189 UM (23 zł) | 62 zł | - 63% | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 57% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Kraków | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 892 UM (109 zł) | 412 zł | - 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 749 UM (92 zł) | 206 zł | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,151 UM (141 zł) | 308 zł | - 54% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,545 UM (311 zł) | 354 zł | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 8% more expensive than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,388 UM (121,486 zł) | 71,121 zł | + 71% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 UM (5.26 zł) | 6 zł | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 142 zł | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 167 UM (20 zł) | 59 zł | - 65% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 33% cheaper than in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 159 UM (19 zł) | 19 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 UM (15 zł) | 31 zł | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 UM (98 zł) | 228 zł | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 340 UM (42 zł) | 20 zł | + 103% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 101 UM (12 zł) | 16 zł | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 118 UM (14 zł) | 17 zł | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 62 UM (8 zł) | 11 zł | - 31% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 70 UM (9 zł) | 14 zł | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 295 UM (36 zł) | 62 zł | - 42% | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is about the same as in Kraków (Poland) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Kraków | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 554 UM (68 zł) | 124 zł | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 306 UM (37 zł) | 63 zł | - 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 219 zł | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,900 UM (232 zł) | 188 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 139 UM (17 zł) | 25 zł | - 33% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 86 UM (11 zł) | 16 zł | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 UM (24 zł) | 14 zł | + 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 2,253 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 UM (1.04 zł) | 0.64 zł | + 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 874 UM (107 zł) | 123 zł | - 14% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 56 UM (7 zł) | 17 zł | - 60% | |
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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 367 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
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