Cost of living in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 15% more expensive than in Nairobi (Kenya)
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| Food | + 37% | |||
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| Food in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 37% more expensive than in Nairobi (Kenya) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Nairobi | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 525 UM (Shilling2,174) | Shilling985 | + 121% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 175 UM (Shilling726) | Shilling812 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 114 UM (Shilling473) | Shilling446 | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 54 UM (Shilling224) | Shilling154 | + 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 61 UM (Shilling253) | Shilling284 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 UM (Shilling113) | Shilling116 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 82 UM (Shilling341) | Shilling861 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 70 UM (Shilling289) | Shilling323 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 UM (Shilling122) | Shilling115 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 122 UM (Shilling506) | Shilling188 | + 169% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 400 UM (Shilling1,657) | Shilling1,537 | + 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 69 UM (Shilling284) | Shilling187 | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 UM (Shilling91) | Shilling106 | - 14% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is about the same as in Nairobi (Kenya) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Nairobi | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,804 UM (Shilling127,573) | Shilling193,205 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,632 UM (Shilling85,446) | Shilling99,181 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,944 UM (Shilling16,332) | Shilling11,826 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,612 UM (Shilling81,224) | Shilling91,253 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 UM (Shilling41,415) | Shilling23,400 | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,501 UM (Shilling14,498) | Shilling5,551 | + 161% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,929 UM (Shilling7,989) | Shilling5,873 | + 36% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,657 UM (Shilling60,700) | Shilling43,448 | + 40% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,803 UM (Shilling24,034) | Shilling10,014 | + 140% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 161 UM (Shilling667) | Shilling985 | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 189 UM (Shilling782) | Shilling1,031 | - 24% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 11% cheaper than in Nairobi (Kenya) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Nairobi | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 892 UM (Shilling3,693) | Shilling6,111 | - 40% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 749 UM (Shilling3,103) | Shilling2,759 | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,151 UM (Shilling4,765) | Shilling11,475 | - 58% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,545 UM (Shilling10,540) | Shilling6,621 | + 59% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 15% more expensive than in Nairobi (Kenya) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Nairobi | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,388 UM (Shilling4,118,215) | Shilling2,309,110 | + 78% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 UM (Shilling178) | Shilling193 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Shilling6,063 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 167 UM (Shilling690) | Shilling1,501 | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 13% more expensive than in Nairobi (Kenya) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Nairobi | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 159 UM (Shilling659) | Shilling276 | + 139% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 UM (Shilling497) | Shilling1,324 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 UM (Shilling3,313) | Shilling3,302 | + 0% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 340 UM (Shilling1,408) | Shilling351 | + 301% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 101 UM (Shilling420) | Shilling366 | + 15% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 118 UM (Shilling488) | Shilling493 | - 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 62 UM (Shilling257) | Shilling116 | + 122% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 70 UM (Shilling289) | Shilling157 | + 84% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 295 UM (Shilling1,223) | Shilling1,093 | + 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 25% | |||
| Entertainment in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 25% more expensive than in Nairobi (Kenya) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Nouakchott | Nairobi | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 554 UM (Shilling2,296) | Shilling3,930 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 306 UM (Shilling1,266) | Shilling1,610 | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Shilling2,560 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,900 UM (Shilling7,869) | Shilling5,952 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 139 UM (Shilling574) | Shilling959 | - 40% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 86 UM (Shilling356) | Shilling322 | + 11% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 UM (Shilling828) | Shilling260 | + 218% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Shilling45,453 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 UM (Shilling35) | Shilling4.09 | + 760% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 874 UM (Shilling3,618) | Shilling5,386 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 56 UM (Shilling234) | Shilling306 | - 24% | |
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TOTAL | + 15% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 223 prices entered by 33 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
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