Cost of living in Nouakchott, Mauritania

Summary of cost of living in Nouakchott

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 98,150 UM
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 43,794 UM
    • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Nouakchott
Current as of Sep 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 525 UM
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 175 UM
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 114 UM
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 54 UM
12 eggs, large 61 UM
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 27 UM
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 82 UM
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 70 UM
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 29 UM
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 122 UM
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 400 UM
2 liters of coca-cola 69 UM
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 22 UM
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 30,804 UM
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 20,632 UM
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 3,944 UM
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 19,612 UM
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 10,000 UM
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 3,501 UM
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 1,929 UM
40” flat screen tv 14,657 UM
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 5,803 UM
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 161 UM
Hourly rate for cleaning help 189 UM
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 892 UM
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 749 UM
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 1,151 UM
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 2,545 UM
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 994,388 UM
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 43 UM
Monthly ticket public transport -
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 167 UM
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 159 UM
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 120 UM
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 800 UM
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 340 UM
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 101 UM
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 118 UM
4 rolls of toilet paper 62 UM
Tube of toothpaste 70 UM
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 295 UM
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 554 UM
2 tickets to the movies 306 UM
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) -
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 1,900 UM
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 139 UM
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 86 UM
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 200 UM
Ipad wi-fi 128gb -
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 8 UM
1 month of gym membership in business district 874 UM
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 56 UM
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on 17 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: September 27, 2023

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