Cost of living in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 172% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania)
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Food | + 117% | |||
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Food in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 117% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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Boston, Massachusetts | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (859 UM) | 525 UM | + 64% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (537 UM) | 175 UM | + 206% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.22 (209 UM) | 114 UM | + 83% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.95 (38 UM) | 54 UM | - 29% | |
12 eggs, large | $5.13 (206 UM) | 61 UM | + 236% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.51 (221 UM) | 27 UM | + 712% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (273 UM) | 82 UM | + 232% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.28 (171 UM) | 70 UM | + 145% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.31 (93 UM) | 29 UM | + 215% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.86 (115 UM) | 122 UM | - 6% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (641 UM) | 400 UM | + 60% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.77 (111 UM) | 69 UM | + 62% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.33 (133 UM) | 22 UM | + 510% | |
Housing | + 335% | |||
Housing in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 335% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,775 (191,231 UM) | 30,804 UM | + 521% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,299 (132,142 UM) | 20,632 UM | + 540% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $300 (12,004 UM) | 3,944 UM | + 204% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,025 (121,136 UM) | 19,612 UM | + 518% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,357 (94,392 UM) | 10,000 UM | + 844% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $160 (6,392 UM) | 3,501 UM | + 83% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 (2,711 UM) | 1,929 UM | + 41% | |
40” flat screen tv | $271 (10,864 UM) | 14,657 UM | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $214 (8,558 UM) | 5,803 UM | + 47% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (479 UM) | 161 UM | + 197% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $34 (1,371 UM) | 189 UM | + 626% | |
Clothes | + 160% | |||
Clothes in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 160% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $60 (2,416 UM) | 892 UM | + 171% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (1,753 UM) | 749 UM | + 134% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $100 (4,004 UM) | 1,151 UM | + 248% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $162 (6,473 UM) | 2,545 UM | + 154% | |
Transportation | + 13% | |||
Transportation in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,665 (1,107,994 UM) | 994,388 UM | + 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.92 (37 UM) | 43 UM | - 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $90 (3,605 UM) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $21 (827 UM) | 216 UM | + 283% | |
Personal Care | + 267% | |||
Personal Care in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 267% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $4.99 (200 UM) | 159 UM | + 26% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (998 UM) | 120 UM | + 732% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $194 (7,760 UM) | 800 UM | + 870% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (307 UM) | 340 UM | - 10% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.83 (193 UM) | 101 UM | + 91% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (327 UM) | 118 UM | + 178% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.04 (162 UM) | 62 UM | + 161% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.99 (80 UM) | 70 UM | + 14% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $31 (1,257 UM) | 295 UM | + 326% | |
Entertainment | + 178% | |||
Entertainment in Boston, Massachusetts (United States) is 178% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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Boston, Massachusetts | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $62 (2,494 UM) | 554 UM | + 350% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $33 (1,324 UM) | 306 UM | + 333% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $241 (9,650 UM) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $113 (4,543 UM) | 1,900 UM | + 139% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (629 UM) | 139 UM | + 353% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.77 (231 UM) | 86 UM | + 169% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $9 (342 UM) | 200 UM | + 71% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $497 (19,921 UM) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.79 (32 UM) | 8 UM | + 274% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $86 (3,460 UM) | 874 UM | + 296% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $14 (557 UM) | 56 UM | + 888% | |
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TOTAL | + 172% |

These prices were last updated on February 12, 2025.
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