Cost of living in Dresden (Germany) is 24% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania)
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| Food | + 19% | |||
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| Food in Dresden (Germany) is 19% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Dresden | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €12 (505 UM) | 525 UM | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (318 UM) | 175 UM | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.96 (167 UM) | 114 UM | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.98 (41 UM) | 54 UM | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.23 (136 UM) | 61 UM | + 122% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.70 (114 UM) | 27 UM | + 318% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.82 (245 UM) | 82 UM | + 198% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.64 (111 UM) | 70 UM | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.55 (65 UM) | 29 UM | + 123% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.72 (30 UM) | 122 UM | - 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.03 (212 UM) | 400 UM | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.57 (66 UM) | 69 UM | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.98 (41 UM) | 22 UM | + 89% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Dresden (Germany) is 30% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Dresden | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,154 (48,655 UM) | 30,804 UM | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €782 (32,943 UM) | 20,632 UM | + 60% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €173 (7,301 UM) | 3,944 UM | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €644 (27,135 UM) | 19,612 UM | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €420 (17,714 UM) | 10,000 UM | + 77% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €98 (4,109 UM) | 3,501 UM | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (1,057 UM) | 1,929 UM | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €525 (22,127 UM) | 14,657 UM | + 51% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €105 (4,437 UM) | 5,803 UM | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.38 (227 UM) | 161 UM | + 41% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (493 UM) | 189 UM | + 161% | |
| Clothes | + 115% | |||
| Clothes in Dresden (Germany) is 115% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Dresden | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €71 (2,988 UM) | 892 UM | + 235% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (1,277 UM) | 749 UM | + 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (3,453 UM) | 1,151 UM | + 200% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €92 (3,864 UM) | 2,545 UM | + 52% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Dresden (Germany) is 16% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Dresden | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €22,531 (949,574 UM) | 994,388 UM | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.53 (64 UM) | 43 UM | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €60 (2,512 UM) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €15 (617 UM) | 219 UM | + 182% | |
| Personal Care | + 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Dresden (Germany) is 55% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Dresden | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (307 UM) | 159 UM | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (566 UM) | 120 UM | + 371% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €46 (1,951 UM) | 800 UM | + 144% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.50 (148 UM) | 340 UM | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.20 (93 UM) | 101 UM | - 9% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.16 (91 UM) | 118 UM | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.23 (52 UM) | 62 UM | - 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.43 (60 UM) | 70 UM | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €17 (721 UM) | 295 UM | + 144% | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Dresden (Germany) is 10% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Dresden | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €27 (1,143 UM) | 554 UM | + 106% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (814 UM) | 306 UM | + 166% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €69 (2,924 UM) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €51 (2,170 UM) | 1,900 UM | + 14% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €6 (267 UM) | 139 UM | + 92% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.67 (113 UM) | 86 UM | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €2.93 (124 UM) | 200 UM | - 38% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €535 (22,560 UM) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.09 (4 UM) | 8 UM | - 55% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (1,451 UM) | 874 UM | + 66% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.94 (250 UM) | 56 UM | + 343% | |
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TOTAL | + 24% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 28 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 07, 2024.
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