Cost of living in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 61% cheaper than in Basel (Switzerland)
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| Food | - 63% | |||
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| Food in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 63% cheaper than in Basel (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Basel | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 525 UM (CHF 12) | CHF 26 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 175 UM (CHF 4.02) | CHF 16 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 114 UM (CHF 2.62) | CHF 12 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 54 UM (CHF 1.24) | CHF 1.75 | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 61 UM (CHF 1.40) | CHF 7 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 UM (CHF 0.62) | CHF 4.47 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 82 UM (CHF 1.89) | CHF 11 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 70 UM (CHF 1.60) | CHF 3.85 | - 58% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 UM (CHF 0.67) | CHF 2.61 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 122 UM (CHF 2.81) | CHF 2.41 | + 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 400 UM (CHF 9) | CHF 12 | - 22% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 69 UM (CHF 1.58) | CHF 2.68 | - 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 UM (CHF 0.50) | CHF 2.64 | - 81% | |
| Housing | - 66% | |||
| Housing in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 66% cheaper than in Basel (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Basel | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,804 UM (CHF 707) | CHF 2,630 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,632 UM (CHF 474) | CHF 1,915 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,944 UM (CHF 91) | CHF 253 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,612 UM (CHF 450) | CHF 1,375 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 UM (CHF 230) | CHF 930 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,501 UM (CHF 80) | CHF 154 | - 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,929 UM (CHF 44) | CHF 61 | - 27% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,657 UM (CHF 336) | CHF 516 | - 35% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,803 UM (CHF 133) | CHF 150 | - 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 161 UM (CHF 3.70) | CHF 18 | - 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 189 UM (CHF 4.33) | CHF 31 | - 86% | |
| Clothes | - 75% | |||
| Clothes in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 75% cheaper than in Basel (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Basel | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 892 UM (CHF 20) | CHF 103 | - 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 749 UM (CHF 17) | CHF 61 | - 72% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,151 UM (CHF 26) | CHF 119 | - 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,545 UM (CHF 58) | CHF 194 | - 70% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 32% cheaper than in Basel (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Basel | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,388 UM (CHF 22,822) | CHF 26,651 | - 14% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 UM (CHF 0.99) | CHF 1.91 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | CHF 83 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 216 UM (CHF 4.95) | CHF 33 | - 85% | |
| Personal Care | - 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 76% cheaper than in Basel (Switzerland) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Basel | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 159 UM (CHF 3.65) | CHF 14 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 UM (CHF 2.75) | CHF 34 | - 92% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 UM (CHF 18) | CHF 173 | - 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 340 UM (CHF 8) | CHF 5.26 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 101 UM (CHF 2.33) | CHF 4.98 | - 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 118 UM (CHF 2.70) | CHF 5.20 | - 48% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 62 UM (CHF 1.43) | CHF 3.06 | - 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 70 UM (CHF 1.60) | CHF 3.67 | - 56% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 295 UM (CHF 7) | CHF 46 | - 85% | |
| Entertainment | - 62% | |||
| Entertainment in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 62% cheaper than in Basel (Switzerland) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Nouakchott | Basel | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 554 UM (CHF 13) | CHF 80 | - 84% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 306 UM (CHF 7) | CHF 34 | - 79% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CHF 233 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,900 UM (CHF 44) | CHF 143 | - 69% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 139 UM (CHF 3.18) | CHF 17 | - 81% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 86 UM (CHF 1.98) | CHF 5.89 | - 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 UM (CHF 4.59) | CHF 7 | - 30% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | CHF 449 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 UM (CHF 0.19) | CHF 0.36 | - 46% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 874 UM (CHF 20) | CHF 107 | - 81% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 56 UM (CHF 1.29) | CHF 8 | - 84% | |
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TOTAL | - 61% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2025.
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