Cost of living in Chengdu (China) is 10% cheaper than in Nouakchott (Mauritania)
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Food | - 15% | |||
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Food in Chengdu (China) is 15% cheaper than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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Chengdu | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30元 (164 UM) | 525 UM | - 69% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34元 (189 UM) | 175 UM | + 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (82 UM) | 114 UM | - 28% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17元 (92 UM) | 54 UM | + 70% | |
12 eggs, large | 12元 (69 UM) | 61 UM | + 12% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (43 UM) | 27 UM | + 56% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 59元 (325 UM) | 82 UM | + 296% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12元 (68 UM) | 70 UM | - 3% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.87元 (27 UM) | 29 UM | - 9% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.84元 (32 UM) | 122 UM | - 74% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 133元 (733 UM) | 400 UM | + 83% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (48 UM) | 69 UM | - 30% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (55 UM) | 22 UM | + 153% | |
Housing | - 35% | |||
Housing in Chengdu (China) is 35% cheaper than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,612元 (25,334 UM) | 30,804 UM | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,952元 (16,215 UM) | 20,632 UM | - 21% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 481元 (2,640 UM) | 3,944 UM | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,235元 (17,771 UM) | 19,612 UM | - 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,790元 (9,834 UM) | 10,000 UM | - 2% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 218元 (1,196 UM) | 3,501 UM | - 66% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 94元 (515 UM) | 1,929 UM | - 73% | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,972元 (10,832 UM) | 14,657 UM | - 26% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 565元 (3,103 UM) | 5,803 UM | - 47% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46元 (250 UM) | 161 UM | + 55% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42元 (229 UM) | 189 UM | + 21% | |
Clothes | + 121% | |||
Clothes in Chengdu (China) is 121% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 460元 (2,529 UM) | 892 UM | + 184% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 267元 (1,469 UM) | 749 UM | + 96% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 616元 (3,383 UM) | 1,151 UM | + 194% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 657元 (3,610 UM) | 2,545 UM | + 42% | |
Transportation | - 3% | |||
Transportation in Chengdu (China) is about the same as in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 170,161元 (934,731 UM) | 994,388 UM | - 6% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (44 UM) | 43 UM | + 3% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 174元 (957 UM) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26元 (145 UM) | 216 UM | - 33% | |
Personal Care | + 31% | |||
Personal Care in Chengdu (China) is 31% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25元 (139 UM) | 159 UM | - 12% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24元 (134 UM) | 120 UM | + 12% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 158元 (870 UM) | 800 UM | + 9% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18元 (98 UM) | 340 UM | - 71% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40元 (217 UM) | 101 UM | + 114% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35元 (194 UM) | 118 UM | + 65% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (56 UM) | 62 UM | - 10% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (63 UM) | 70 UM | - 10% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59元 (323 UM) | 295 UM | + 9% | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Chengdu (China) is 7% cheaper than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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Chengdu | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 162元 (890 UM) | 554 UM | + 61% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 80元 (441 UM) | 306 UM | + 44% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 306元 (1,679 UM) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 301元 (1,652 UM) | 1,900 UM | - 13% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52元 (287 UM) | 139 UM | + 107% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (176 UM) | 86 UM | + 104% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 34元 (189 UM) | 200 UM | - 5% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,218元 (17,678 UM) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.39元 (2 UM) | 8 UM | - 75% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 225元 (1,237 UM) | 874 UM | + 42% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (114 UM) | 56 UM | + 101% | |
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TOTAL | - 10% |

These prices were last updated on February 14, 2025.
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