Cost of living in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 150% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania)
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| Food | + 115% | |||
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| Food in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 115% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $23 (889 UM) | 525 UM | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 (448 UM) | 175 UM | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (281 UM) | 114 UM | + 146% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.97 (37 UM) | 54 UM | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.72 (219 UM) | 61 UM | + 258% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.44 (170 UM) | 39 UM | + 333% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (270 UM) | 82 UM | + 228% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.94 (189 UM) | 70 UM | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.30 (88 UM) | 31 UM | + 184% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.13 (158 UM) | 122 UM | + 30% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (584 UM) | 400 UM | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.84 (109 UM) | 89 UM | + 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.98 (152 UM) | 25 UM | + 507% | |
| Housing | + 250% | |||
| Housing in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 250% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,969 (152,027 UM) | 28,229 UM | + 439% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,666 (102,123 UM) | 19,426 UM | + 426% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $148 (5,660 UM) | 3,964 UM | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,242 (85,894 UM) | 19,612 UM | + 338% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,523 (58,331 UM) | 10,000 UM | + 483% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $140 (5,368 UM) | 3,501 UM | + 53% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $64 (2,437 UM) | 1,735 UM | + 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $241 (9,232 UM) | 14,657 UM | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $193 (7,388 UM) | 5,032 UM | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (331 UM) | 265 UM | + 25% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $40 (1,539 UM) | 241 UM | + 539% | |
| Clothes | + 157% | |||
| Clothes in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 157% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $59 (2,268 UM) | 892 UM | + 154% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $50 (1,934 UM) | 749 UM | + 158% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $96 (3,680 UM) | 1,151 UM | + 220% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $144 (5,502 UM) | 2,545 UM | + 116% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,478 (1,167,405 UM) | 994,388 UM | + 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.05 (40 UM) | 45 UM | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $75 (2,873 UM) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (604 UM) | 164 UM | + 269% | |
| Personal Care | + 251% | |||
| Personal Care in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 251% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 (370 UM) | 158 UM | + 134% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $44 (1,678 UM) | 120 UM | + 1299% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $127 (4,875 UM) | 800 UM | + 509% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (276 UM) | 379 UM | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.27 (164 UM) | 101 UM | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (234 UM) | 118 UM | + 98% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.73 (143 UM) | 62 UM | + 130% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.86 (71 UM) | 70 UM | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $37 (1,425 UM) | 260 UM | + 448% | |
| Entertainment | + 212% | |||
| Entertainment in Chicago, Illinois (United States) is 212% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Chicago, Illinois | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $60 (2,315 UM) | 498 UM | + 364% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (1,148 UM) | 306 UM | + 275% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $236 (9,028 UM) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 (3,823 UM) | 1,532 UM | + 150% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (624 UM) | 139 UM | + 350% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.72 (219 UM) | 79 UM | + 177% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (278 UM) | 200 UM | + 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $619 (23,699 UM) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.21 (46 UM) | 8 UM | + 447% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $71 (2,713 UM) | 1,079 UM | + 151% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $15 (582 UM) | 63 UM | + 821% | |
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TOTAL | + 150% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 319 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2025.
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