Cost of living in Athens (Greece) is 52% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania)
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| Food | + 67% | |||
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| Food in Athens (Greece) is 67% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Athens | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €19 (806 UM) | 525 UM | + 54% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (363 UM) | 175 UM | + 107% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €5.08 (211 UM) | 114 UM | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.84 (77 UM) | 54 UM | + 41% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.27 (219 UM) | 61 UM | + 258% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.25 (94 UM) | 27 UM | + 245% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (306 UM) | 82 UM | + 272% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.45 (102 UM) | 70 UM | + 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.51 (63 UM) | 29 UM | + 113% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.59 (66 UM) | 122 UM | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €15 (617 UM) | 400 UM | + 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.28 (95 UM) | 69 UM | + 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.24 (52 UM) | 22 UM | + 136% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Athens (Greece) is 37% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Athens | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,201 (49,905 UM) | 30,804 UM | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €800 (33,253 UM) | 20,632 UM | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €158 (6,553 UM) | 3,944 UM | + 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €769 (31,956 UM) | 19,612 UM | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €527 (21,885 UM) | 10,000 UM | + 119% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €137 (5,705 UM) | 3,501 UM | + 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (1,022 UM) | 1,929 UM | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €387 (16,081 UM) | 14,657 UM | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €113 (4,690 UM) | 5,803 UM | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €10 (431 UM) | 161 UM | + 167% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (353 UM) | 189 UM | + 87% | |
| Clothes | + 138% | |||
| Clothes in Athens (Greece) is 138% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Athens | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €92 (3,821 UM) | 892 UM | + 328% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €28 (1,151 UM) | 749 UM | + 54% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €106 (4,412 UM) | 1,151 UM | + 283% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €106 (4,422 UM) | 2,545 UM | + 74% | |
| Transportation | + 23% | |||
| Transportation in Athens (Greece) is 23% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,723 (1,068,987 UM) | 994,388 UM | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.85 (77 UM) | 43 UM | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €29 (1,192 UM) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 (492 UM) | 216 UM | + 128% | |
| Personal Care | + 81% | |||
| Personal Care in Athens (Greece) is 81% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.67 (236 UM) | 159 UM | + 48% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (329 UM) | 120 UM | + 174% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €47 (1,955 UM) | 800 UM | + 144% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.98 (249 UM) | 340 UM | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.06 (169 UM) | 101 UM | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.84 (201 UM) | 118 UM | + 71% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.84 (118 UM) | 62 UM | + 90% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.69 (112 UM) | 70 UM | + 60% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €14 (577 UM) | 295 UM | + 95% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Athens (Greece) is 72% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Athens | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €41 (1,712 UM) | 554 UM | + 209% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €18 (744 UM) | 306 UM | + 143% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €59 (2,440 UM) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €66 (2,735 UM) | 1,900 UM | + 44% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (434 UM) | 139 UM | + 213% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €4.54 (189 UM) | 86 UM | + 119% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.33 (221 UM) | 200 UM | + 11% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €584 (24,256 UM) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.40 (17 UM) | 8 UM | + 96% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €46 (1,921 UM) | 874 UM | + 120% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.29 (220 UM) | 56 UM | + 290% | |
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TOTAL | + 52% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 442 prices entered by 58 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2025.
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