Cost of living in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 99% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania)
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| Food | + 61% | |||
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| Food in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 61% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Bristol | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £16 (790 UM) | 525 UM | + 51% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £8 (390 UM) | 175 UM | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £4.49 (222 UM) | 114 UM | + 94% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.22 (60 UM) | 54 UM | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £4.00 (198 UM) | 61 UM | + 224% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £2.81 (139 UM) | 39 UM | + 255% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.14 (205 UM) | 82 UM | + 149% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.34 (116 UM) | 70 UM | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.91 (45 UM) | 31 UM | + 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £2.38 (118 UM) | 122 UM | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £11 (530 UM) | 400 UM | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.14 (106 UM) | 89 UM | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.71 (35 UM) | 25 UM | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 189% | |||
| Housing in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 189% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Bristol | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £2,162 (107,017 UM) | 28,229 UM | + 279% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,395 (69,042 UM) | 19,426 UM | + 255% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £204 (10,092 UM) | 3,964 UM | + 155% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,796 (88,874 UM) | 19,612 UM | + 353% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £1,265 (62,579 UM) | 10,000 UM | + 526% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £182 (8,983 UM) | 3,501 UM | + 157% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £28 (1,399 UM) | 1,735 UM | - 19% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £477 (23,611 UM) | 14,657 UM | + 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £83 (4,125 UM) | 5,032 UM | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £8 (382 UM) | 265 UM | + 44% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £18 (891 UM) | 241 UM | + 270% | |
| Clothes | + 176% | |||
| Clothes in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 176% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Bristol | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £71 (3,510 UM) | 892 UM | + 294% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £37 (1,833 UM) | 749 UM | + 145% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £77 (3,826 UM) | 1,151 UM | + 233% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £68 (3,352 UM) | 2,545 UM | + 32% | |
| Transportation | + 42% | |||
| Transportation in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 42% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Bristol | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £26,920 (1,332,217 UM) | 994,388 UM | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.48 (73 UM) | 45 UM | + 63% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £91 (4,502 UM) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £22 (1,099 UM) | 164 UM | + 571% | |
| Personal Care | + 121% | |||
| Personal Care in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 121% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Bristol | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £3.87 (191 UM) | 158 UM | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £10 (485 UM) | 120 UM | + 304% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £62 (3,048 UM) | 800 UM | + 281% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.64 (180 UM) | 379 UM | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £3.28 (162 UM) | 101 UM | + 60% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £6 (316 UM) | 118 UM | + 168% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £2.68 (132 UM) | 62 UM | + 113% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.81 (89 UM) | 70 UM | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £16 (815 UM) | 260 UM | + 213% | |
| Entertainment | + 72% | |||
| Entertainment in Bristol (United Kingdom) is 72% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bristol | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £37 (1,808 UM) | 498 UM | + 263% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £20 (997 UM) | 306 UM | + 226% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £74 (3,657 UM) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £62 (3,046 UM) | 1,532 UM | + 99% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £16 (789 UM) | 139 UM | + 469% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.84 (190 UM) | 79 UM | + 140% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £6 (303 UM) | 200 UM | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £520 (25,730 UM) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.13 (7 UM) | 8 UM | - 22% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £42 (2,077 UM) | 1,079 UM | + 92% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £12 (581 UM) | 63 UM | + 821% | |
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TOTAL | + 99% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 201 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2025.
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