Cost of living in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 38% cheaper than in Asmara (Eritrea)
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| Food | - 49% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 49% cheaper than in Asmara (Eritrea) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Nouakchott | Asmara | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 525 UM (Nakfa198) | Nakfa176 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 175 UM (Nakfa66) | Nakfa122 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 114 UM (Nakfa43) | Nakfa199 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 54 UM (Nakfa20) | Nakfa29 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 61 UM (Nakfa23) | Nakfa80 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 UM (Nakfa10) | Nakfa23 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 82 UM (Nakfa31) | Nakfa152 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 70 UM (Nakfa26) | Nakfa143 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 UM (Nakfa11) | Nakfa29 | - 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 122 UM (Nakfa46) | Nakfa25 | + 86% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 400 UM (Nakfa151) | Nakfa447 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 69 UM (Nakfa26) | Nakfa54 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 UM (Nakfa8) | Nakfa15 | - 43% | |
| Housing | - 36% | |||
| Housing in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 36% cheaper than in Asmara (Eritrea) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Nouakchott | Asmara | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,804 UM (Nakfa11,619) | Nakfa11,604 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,632 UM (Nakfa7,782) | Nakfa6,218 | + 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,944 UM (Nakfa1,488) | Nakfa3,000 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,612 UM (Nakfa7,398) | Nakfa5,485 | + 35% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 UM (Nakfa3,772) | Nakfa4,711 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,501 UM (Nakfa1,321) | Nakfa1,018 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,929 UM (Nakfa728) | Nakfa1,866 | - 61% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,657 UM (Nakfa5,529) | Nakfa11,678 | - 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,803 UM (Nakfa2,189) | Nakfa5,000 | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 161 UM (Nakfa61) | Nakfa258 | - 76% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 189 UM (Nakfa71) | Nakfa200 | - 64% | |
| Clothes | - 61% | |||
| Clothes in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 61% cheaper than in Asmara (Eritrea) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Asmara | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 892 UM (Nakfa336) | Nakfa962 | - 65% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 749 UM (Nakfa283) | Nakfa732 | - 61% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,151 UM (Nakfa434) | Nakfa1,461 | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,545 UM (Nakfa960) | Nakfa1,439 | - 33% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 30% cheaper than in Asmara (Eritrea) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Asmara | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,388 UM (Nakfa375,090) | Nakfa595,737 | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 UM (Nakfa16) | Nakfa32 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Nakfa1,858 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 216 UM (Nakfa81) | Nakfa184 | - 56% | |
| Personal Care | - 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 62% cheaper than in Asmara (Eritrea) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Asmara | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 159 UM (Nakfa60) | Nakfa77 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 UM (Nakfa45) | Nakfa130 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 UM (Nakfa302) | Nakfa300 | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 340 UM (Nakfa128) | Nakfa120 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 101 UM (Nakfa38) | Nakfa153 | - 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 118 UM (Nakfa44) | Nakfa231 | - 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 62 UM (Nakfa23) | Nakfa52 | - 55% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 70 UM (Nakfa26) | Nakfa62 | - 58% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 295 UM (Nakfa111) | Nakfa106 | + 5% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 10% cheaper than in Asmara (Eritrea) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Nouakchott | Asmara | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 554 UM (Nakfa209) | Nakfa405 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 306 UM (Nakfa115) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Nakfa550 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,900 UM (Nakfa717) | Nakfa647 | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 139 UM (Nakfa52) | Nakfa128 | - 59% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 86 UM (Nakfa32) | Nakfa22 | + 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 UM (Nakfa75) | Nakfa29 | + 161% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Nakfa8,443 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 UM (Nakfa3.20) | Nakfa1.65 | + 94% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 874 UM (Nakfa330) | Nakfa1,354 | - 76% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 56 UM (Nakfa21) | Nakfa63 | - 66% | |
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TOTAL | - 38% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2025.
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