Cost of living in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 11% cheaper than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain)
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| Food | - 6% | |||
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| Food in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 6% cheaper than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 525 UM (€14) | €14 | + 2% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 175 UM (€4.67) | €9 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 114 UM (€3.05) | €3.61 | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 54 UM (€1.44) | €0.97 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 61 UM (€1.63) | €2.63 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 UM (€0.72) | €1.78 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 82 UM (€2.19) | €5.73 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 70 UM (€1.86) | €1.85 | + 0% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 UM (€0.78) | €1.45 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 122 UM (€3.26) | €0.75 | + 333% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 400 UM (€11) | €7 | + 44% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 69 UM (€1.83) | €1.87 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 UM (€0.58) | €0.84 | - 31% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 8% cheaper than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,804 UM (€821) | €1,073 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,632 UM (€550) | €731 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,944 UM (€105) | €81 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,612 UM (€523) | €716 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 UM (€267) | €479 | - 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,501 UM (€93) | €66 | + 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,929 UM (€51) | €30 | + 69% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,657 UM (€391) | €344 | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,803 UM (€155) | €83 | + 87% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 161 UM (€4.30) | €4.83 | - 11% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 189 UM (€5.03) | €10 | - 49% | |
| Clothes | - 49% | |||
| Clothes in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 49% cheaper than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 892 UM (€24) | €67 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 749 UM (€20) | €34 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,151 UM (€31) | €82 | - 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,545 UM (€68) | €83 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 5% cheaper than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,388 UM (€26,516) | €21,379 | + 24% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 UM (€1.15) | €1.34 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | €17 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 167 UM (€4.44) | €14 | - 69% | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 26% cheaper than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 159 UM (€4.24) | €6 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 UM (€3.20) | €8 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 UM (€21) | €71 | - 70% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 340 UM (€9) | €3.62 | + 150% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 101 UM (€2.71) | €1.93 | + 40% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 118 UM (€3.14) | €2.74 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 62 UM (€1.66) | €1.18 | + 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 70 UM (€1.86) | €1.33 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 295 UM (€8) | €13 | - 40% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 14% cheaper than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 554 UM (€15) | €28 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 306 UM (€8) | €15 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €57 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,900 UM (€51) | €44 | + 15% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 139 UM (€3.70) | €9 | - 61% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 86 UM (€2.29) | €2.62 | - 13% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 UM (€5.33) | €3.55 | + 50% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €420 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 UM (€0.23) | €0.20 | + 14% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 874 UM (€23) | €50 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 56 UM (€1.50) | €5.09 | - 70% | |
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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 220 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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