Cost of living in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 6% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania)
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| Food | + 7% | |||
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| Food in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 7% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 525 UM (1,481 Lek) | 967 Lek | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 175 UM (494 Lek) | 718 Lek | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 114 UM (322 Lek) | 385 Lek | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 54 UM (153 Lek) | 173 Lek | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 61 UM (173 Lek) | 326 Lek | - 47% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 UM (77 Lek) | 152 Lek | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 82 UM (232 Lek) | 521 Lek | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 70 UM (197 Lek) | 130 Lek | + 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 UM (83 Lek) | 99 Lek | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 122 UM (345 Lek) | 101 Lek | + 243% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 400 UM (1,128 Lek) | 1,226 Lek | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 69 UM (194 Lek) | 178 Lek | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 UM (62 Lek) | 89 Lek | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 11% | |||
| Housing in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 11% more expensive than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,804 UM (86,898 Lek) | 81,308 Lek | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,632 UM (58,202 Lek) | 45,859 Lek | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,944 UM (11,125 Lek) | 12,102 Lek | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,612 UM (55,327 Lek) | 54,206 Lek | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 UM (28,210 Lek) | 82,338 Lek | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,501 UM (9,876 Lek) | 10,244 Lek | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,929 UM (5,442 Lek) | 1,817 Lek | + 199% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,657 UM (41,347 Lek) | 43,510 Lek | - 5% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,803 UM (16,371 Lek) | 14,475 Lek | + 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 161 UM (455 Lek) | 931 Lek | - 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 189 UM (533 Lek) | 650 Lek | - 18% | |
| Clothes | - 56% | |||
| Clothes in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 56% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Tirana | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 892 UM (2,516 Lek) | 4,997 Lek | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 749 UM (2,114 Lek) | 4,714 Lek | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,151 UM (3,246 Lek) | 10,030 Lek | - 68% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,545 UM (7,180 Lek) | 15,685 Lek | - 54% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 6% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,388 UM (2,805,177 Lek) | 1,451,820 Lek | + 93% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 UM (122 Lek) | 228 Lek | - 47% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 1,533 Lek | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 167 UM (470 Lek) | 1,926 Lek | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 32% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 159 UM (449 Lek) | 808 Lek | - 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 UM (339 Lek) | 1,056 Lek | - 68% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 UM (2,257 Lek) | 3,246 Lek | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 340 UM (959 Lek) | 532 Lek | + 80% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 101 UM (286 Lek) | 392 Lek | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 118 UM (332 Lek) | 503 Lek | - 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 62 UM (175 Lek) | 203 Lek | - 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 70 UM (197 Lek) | 328 Lek | - 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 295 UM (833 Lek) | 620 Lek | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 15% cheaper than in Tirana (Albania) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Tirana | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 554 UM (1,564 Lek) | 2,925 Lek | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 306 UM (862 Lek) | 1,846 Lek | - 53% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 3,460 Lek | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,900 UM (5,360 Lek) | 4,850 Lek | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 139 UM (391 Lek) | 901 Lek | - 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 86 UM (243 Lek) | 213 Lek | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 UM (564 Lek) | 339 Lek | + 67% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 70,450 Lek | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 UM (24 Lek) | 29 Lek | - 17% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 874 UM (2,464 Lek) | 3,937 Lek | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 56 UM (159 Lek) | 326 Lek | - 51% | |
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TOTAL | - 6% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 166 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 27, 2023.
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