Cost of living in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 33% cheaper than in Conakry (Guinea)
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| Food | - 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 20% cheaper than in Conakry (Guinea) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Conakry | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 525 UM (114,204 Franc) | 103,707 Franc | + 10% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 175 UM (38,131 Franc) | 73,835 Franc | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 114 UM (24,846 Franc) | 40,069 Franc | - 38% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 54 UM (11,764 Franc) | 19,198 Franc | - 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 61 UM (13,306 Franc) | 18,425 Franc | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 UM (5,914 Franc) | 14,938 Franc | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 82 UM (17,889 Franc) | 65,283 Franc | - 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 70 UM (15,184 Franc) | 39,338 Franc | - 61% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 UM (6,390 Franc) | 12,748 Franc | - 50% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 122 UM (26,591 Franc) | 10,326 Franc | + 158% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 400 UM (87,025 Franc) | 108,792 Franc | - 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 69 UM (14,941 Franc) | 15,563 Franc | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 UM (4,760 Franc) | 7,470 Franc | - 36% | |
| Housing | - 47% | |||
| Housing in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 47% cheaper than in Conakry (Guinea) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Conakry | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,804 UM (6,701,790 Franc) | 19,220,000 Franc | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,632 UM (4,488,732 Franc) | 6,500,000 Franc | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,944 UM (857,995 Franc) | 1,405,030 Franc | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,612 UM (4,266,947 Franc) | 8,140,710 Franc | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 UM (2,175,637 Franc) | 2,500,000 Franc | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,501 UM (761,647 Franc) | 368,593 Franc | + 107% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,929 UM (419,707 Franc) | 702,387 Franc | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,657 UM (3,188,767 Franc) | 3,498,220 Franc | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,803 UM (1,262,581 Franc) | 2,078,700 Franc | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 161 UM (35,065 Franc) | 266,332 Franc | - 87% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 189 UM (41,074 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 64% | |||
| Clothes in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 64% cheaper than in Conakry (Guinea) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Conakry | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 892 UM (194,004 Franc) | 820,588 Franc | - 76% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 749 UM (163,023 Franc) | 369,850 Franc | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,151 UM (250,320 Franc) | 1,074,370 Franc | - 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,545 UM (553,715 Franc) | 925,628 Franc | - 40% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 15% more expensive than in Conakry (Guinea) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Conakry | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,388 UM (216,342,780 Franc) | 95,000,000 Franc | + 128% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 UM (9,373 Franc) | 10,604 Franc | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 233,871 Franc | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 216 UM (46,967 Franc) | 78,907 Franc | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | - 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 57% cheaper than in Conakry (Guinea) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Conakry | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 159 UM (34,620 Franc) | 40,432 Franc | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 UM (26,108 Franc) | 320,000 Franc | - 92% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 UM (174,051 Franc) | 274,494 Franc | - 37% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 340 UM (73,972 Franc) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 101 UM (22,071 Franc) | 26,501 Franc | - 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 118 UM (25,625 Franc) | 34,290 Franc | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 62 UM (13,517 Franc) | 38,528 Franc | - 65% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 70 UM (15,161 Franc) | 26,902 Franc | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 295 UM (64,259 Franc) | 77,840 Franc | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 37% cheaper than in Conakry (Guinea) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Conakry | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 554 UM (120,621 Franc) | 283,408 Franc | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 306 UM (66,512 Franc) | 50,000 Franc | + 33% | |
| 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 (413,371 Franc) | 560,453 Franc | - 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 139 UM (30,179 Franc) | 138,643 Franc | - 78% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 86 UM (18,722 Franc) | 32,361 Franc | - 42% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 UM (43,513 Franc) | 28,350 Franc | + 53% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 5,000,000 Franc | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 UM (1,848 Franc) | 2,923 Franc | - 37% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 874 UM (190,062 Franc) | 714,969 Franc | - 73% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 56 UM (12,275 Franc) | 57,795 Franc | - 79% | |
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TOTAL | - 33% | ||
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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