Cost of living in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 27% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden)
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| Food | - 22% | |||
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| Food in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 22% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 525 UM (148 kr) | 117 kr | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 175 UM (49 kr) | 93 kr | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 114 UM (32 kr) | 55 kr | - 42% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 54 UM (15 kr) | 15 kr | - 1% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 61 UM (17 kr) | 38 kr | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 UM (8 kr) | 34 kr | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 82 UM (23 kr) | 53 kr | - 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 70 UM (20 kr) | 33 kr | - 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 29 UM (8 kr) | 16 kr | - 49% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 122 UM (34 kr) | 19 kr | + 82% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 400 UM (112 kr) | 103 kr | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 69 UM (19 kr) | 23 kr | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 22 UM (6 kr) | 14 kr | - 55% | |
| Housing | - 32% | |||
| Housing in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 32% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,804 UM (8,662 kr) | 15,740 kr | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,632 UM (5,802 kr) | 11,553 kr | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 3,944 UM (1,109 kr) | 2,326 kr | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 19,612 UM (5,515 kr) | 9,190 kr | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 10,000 UM (2,812 kr) | 6,226 kr | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 3,501 UM (984 kr) | 410 kr | + 140% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,929 UM (542 kr) | 359 kr | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 14,657 UM (4,121 kr) | 4,279 kr | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 5,803 UM (1,632 kr) | 1,132 kr | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 161 UM (45 kr) | 67 kr | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 189 UM (53 kr) | 166 kr | - 68% | |
| Clothes | - 59% | |||
| Clothes in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 59% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Malmo | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 892 UM (251 kr) | 992 kr | - 75% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 749 UM (211 kr) | 419 kr | - 50% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,151 UM (324 kr) | 933 kr | - 65% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 2,545 UM (716 kr) | 1,129 kr | - 37% | |
| Transportation | - 20% | |||
| Transportation in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 20% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 994,388 UM (279,617 kr) | 259,042 kr | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 UM (12 kr) | 17 kr | - 30% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 621 kr | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 216 UM (61 kr) | 334 kr | - 82% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 15% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 159 UM (45 kr) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 UM (34 kr) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 UM (225 kr) | 260 kr | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 340 UM (96 kr) | 41 kr | + 134% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 101 UM (29 kr) | 31 kr | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 118 UM (33 kr) | 28 kr | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 62 UM (17 kr) | 28 kr | - 38% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 70 UM (20 kr) | 21 kr | - 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 295 UM (83 kr) | 295 kr | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 26% | |||
| Entertainment in Nouakchott (Mauritania) is 26% cheaper than in Malmo (Sweden) | ||||
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| Nouakchott | Malmo | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 554 UM (156 kr) | 415 kr | - 62% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 306 UM (86 kr) | 274 kr | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 819 kr | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,900 UM (534 kr) | 750 kr | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 139 UM (39 kr) | 140 kr | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 86 UM (24 kr) | 42 kr | - 43% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 200 UM (56 kr) | 72 kr | - 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 8 UM (2.39 kr) | 1.78 kr | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 874 UM (246 kr) | 290 kr | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 56 UM (16 kr) | 67 kr | - 76% | |
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TOTAL | - 27% | ||
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 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2025.
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