Cost of living in Austin, Texas (United States) is 108% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania)
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| Food | + 78% | |||
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| Food in Austin, Texas (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $23 (900 UM) | 525 UM | + 71% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (453 UM) | 175 UM | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.30 (211 UM) | 114 UM | + 85% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (39 UM) | 54 UM | - 29% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.17 (166 UM) | 61 UM | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.18 (127 UM) | 39 UM | + 223% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (290 UM) | 82 UM | + 253% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.33 (132 UM) | 70 UM | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.43 (57 UM) | 31 UM | + 83% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.14 (125 UM) | 122 UM | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (677 UM) | 400 UM | + 69% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.86 (114 UM) | 89 UM | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.76 (70 UM) | 25 UM | + 178% | |
| Housing | + 226% | |||
| Housing in Austin, Texas (United States) is 226% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,998 (119,257 UM) | 28,229 UM | + 322% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,009 (79,916 UM) | 19,426 UM | + 311% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $190 (7,570 UM) | 3,964 UM | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,273 (90,428 UM) | 19,612 UM | + 361% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,541 (61,305 UM) | 10,000 UM | + 513% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $128 (5,088 UM) | 3,501 UM | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $74 (2,951 UM) | 1,735 UM | + 70% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $224 (8,923 UM) | 14,657 UM | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $214 (8,511 UM) | 5,032 UM | + 69% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (482 UM) | 265 UM | + 82% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (1,273 UM) | 241 UM | + 428% | |
| Clothes | + 200% | |||
| Clothes in Austin, Texas (United States) is 200% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $63 (2,498 UM) | 892 UM | + 180% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $61 (2,433 UM) | 749 UM | + 225% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $101 (4,020 UM) | 1,151 UM | + 249% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $148 (5,895 UM) | 2,545 UM | + 132% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Austin, Texas (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $29,191 (1,161,275 UM) | 994,388 UM | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.77 (30 UM) | 45 UM | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $45 (1,772 UM) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $23 (930 UM) | 166 UM | + 459% | |
| Personal Care | + 228% | |||
| Personal Care in Austin, Texas (United States) is 228% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.24 (208 UM) | 158 UM | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $32 (1,266 UM) | 120 UM | + 955% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $146 (5,821 UM) | 800 UM | + 628% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (267 UM) | 379 UM | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.54 (181 UM) | 101 UM | + 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.38 (214 UM) | 118 UM | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.00 (159 UM) | 62 UM | + 156% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.51 (60 UM) | 70 UM | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (1,038 UM) | 260 UM | + 299% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Austin, Texas (United States) is 80% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Austin, Texas | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (1,848 UM) | 498 UM | + 271% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (1,170 UM) | 306 UM | + 283% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $270 (10,739 UM) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $91 (3,621 UM) | 1,532 UM | + 136% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (550 UM) | 139 UM | + 297% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 (243 UM) | 79 UM | + 206% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (288 UM) | 200 UM | + 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $588 (23,380 UM) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.22 (9 UM) | 8 UM | + 5% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $59 (2,362 UM) | 1,079 UM | + 119% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (378 UM) | 63 UM | + 498% | |
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TOTAL | + 108% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 236 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 23, 2025.
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