Cost of living in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 34% more expensive than in Tunis (Tunisia)
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| Food | + 75% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 75% more expensive than in Tunis (Tunisia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Nouakchott | Tunis | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 525 UM (47 Dinar) | 19 Dinar | + 151% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 175 UM (16 Dinar) | 18 Dinar | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 114 UM (10 Dinar) | 8 Dinar | + 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 54 UM (4.826 Dinar) | 1.659 Dinar | + 191% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 61 UM (5.458 Dinar) | 4.059 Dinar | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 UM (2.426 Dinar) | 1.926 Dinar | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 82 UM (7 Dinar) | 5.494 Dinar | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 70 UM (6 Dinar) | 5.960 Dinar | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 UM (2.621 Dinar) | 2.693 Dinar | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 122 UM (11 Dinar) | 3.212 Dinar | + 240% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 400 UM (36 Dinar) | 27 Dinar | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 69 UM (6 Dinar) | 3.004 Dinar | + 104% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 UM (1.953 Dinar) | 0.618 Dinar | + 216% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 77% more expensive than in Tunis (Tunisia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Nouakchott | Tunis | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,804 UM (2,749 Dinar) | 1,478 Dinar | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,632 UM (1,841 Dinar) | 945 Dinar | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,944 UM (352 Dinar) | 197 Dinar | + 79% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,612 UM (1,750 Dinar) | 1,252 Dinar | + 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 UM (893 Dinar) | 755 Dinar | + 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,501 UM (312 Dinar) | 525 Dinar | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,929 UM (172 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 475% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,657 UM (1,308 Dinar) | 945 Dinar | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,803 UM (518 Dinar) | 429 Dinar | + 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 161 UM (14 Dinar) | 19 Dinar | - 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 189 UM (17 Dinar) | 9 Dinar | + 83% | |
| Clothes | - 50% | |||
| Clothes in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 50% cheaper than in Tunis (Tunisia) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Tunis | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 892 UM (80 Dinar) | 145 Dinar | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 749 UM (67 Dinar) | 149 Dinar | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,151 UM (103 Dinar) | 302 Dinar | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,545 UM (227 Dinar) | 229 Dinar | - 1% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 12% more expensive than in Tunis (Tunisia) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Tunis | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,388 UM (88,750 Dinar) | 80,038 Dinar | + 11% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 UM (3.845 Dinar) | 2.376 Dinar | + 62% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 49 Dinar | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 167 UM (15 Dinar) | 19 Dinar | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 32% more expensive than in Tunis (Tunisia) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Tunis | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 159 UM (14 Dinar) | 4.950 Dinar | + 187% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 UM (11 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | - 13% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 UM (71 Dinar) | 57 Dinar | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 340 UM (30 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 331% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 101 UM (9 Dinar) | 9 Dinar | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 118 UM (11 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 62 UM (5.545 Dinar) | 4.576 Dinar | + 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 70 UM (6 Dinar) | 3.468 Dinar | + 79% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 295 UM (26 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 136% | |
| Entertainment | + 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 26% more expensive than in Tunis (Tunisia) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Nouakchott | Tunis | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 554 UM (49 Dinar) | 94 Dinar | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 306 UM (27 Dinar) | 24 Dinar | + 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 76 Dinar | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,900 UM (170 Dinar) | 82 Dinar | + 108% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 139 UM (12 Dinar) | 11 Dinar | + 12% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 86 UM (8 Dinar) | 4.106 Dinar | + 87% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 UM (18 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 173% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 1,607 Dinar | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 UM (0.758 Dinar) | 0.244 Dinar | + 210% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 874 UM (78 Dinar) | 116 Dinar | - 33% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 56 UM (5.036 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 51% | |
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TOTAL | + 34% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 233 prices entered by 27 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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