Cost of living in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 86% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania)
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| Food | + 56% | |||
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| Food in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 56% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Birmingham | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £14 (749 UM) | 525 UM | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 (369 UM) | 175 UM | + 111% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £2.98 (155 UM) | 114 UM | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.26 (65 UM) | 54 UM | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £4.15 (215 UM) | 61 UM | + 252% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.90 (98 UM) | 39 UM | + 151% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.28 (222 UM) | 82 UM | + 170% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £1.88 (97 UM) | 70 UM | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £1.20 (62 UM) | 31 UM | + 100% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.17 (112 UM) | 122 UM | - 8% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (406 UM) | 400 UM | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.45 (127 UM) | 89 UM | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £1.14 (59 UM) | 25 UM | + 136% | |
| Housing | + 129% | |||
| Housing in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 129% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Birmingham | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,574 (81,507 UM) | 28,229 UM | + 189% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,091 (56,490 UM) | 19,426 UM | + 191% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £251 (13,011 UM) | 3,964 UM | + 228% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,283 (66,471 UM) | 19,612 UM | + 239% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £779 (40,365 UM) | 10,000 UM | + 304% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £94 (4,864 UM) | 3,501 UM | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £29 (1,487 UM) | 1,735 UM | - 14% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £391 (20,264 UM) | 14,657 UM | + 38% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £91 (4,737 UM) | 5,032 UM | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £6 (330 UM) | 265 UM | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £12 (634 UM) | 241 UM | + 163% | |
| Clothes | + 141% | |||
| Clothes in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 141% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Birmingham | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £58 (2,996 UM) | 892 UM | + 236% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £29 (1,490 UM) | 749 UM | + 99% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £72 (3,708 UM) | 1,151 UM | + 222% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £73 (3,764 UM) | 2,545 UM | + 48% | |
| Transportation | + 44% | |||
| Transportation in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 44% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Birmingham | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £30,411 (1,575,146 UM) | 994,388 UM | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.48 (77 UM) | 45 UM | + 71% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £60 (3,108 UM) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £15 (765 UM) | 164 UM | + 367% | |
| Personal Care | + 154% | |||
| Personal Care in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 154% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Birmingham | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £7 (367 UM) | 158 UM | + 132% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £9 (466 UM) | 120 UM | + 289% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £89 (4,609 UM) | 800 UM | + 476% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.66 (190 UM) | 379 UM | - 50% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £3.30 (171 UM) | 101 UM | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.87 (252 UM) | 118 UM | + 114% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.36 (122 UM) | 62 UM | + 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.92 (99 UM) | 70 UM | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £14 (739 UM) | 260 UM | + 184% | |
| Entertainment | + 96% | |||
| Entertainment in Birmingham (United Kingdom) is 96% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Birmingham | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £26 (1,370 UM) | 498 UM | + 175% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £19 (987 UM) | 306 UM | + 223% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £97 (5,006 UM) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £60 (3,118 UM) | 1,532 UM | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (464 UM) | 139 UM | + 234% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.31 (172 UM) | 79 UM | + 117% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £5.07 (263 UM) | 200 UM | + 31% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £530 (27,430 UM) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.37 (19 UM) | 8 UM | + 127% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £29 (1,523 UM) | 1,079 UM | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £14 (738 UM) | 63 UM | + 1068% | |
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TOTAL | + 86% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 83 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2025.
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