Cost of living in Essen (Germany) is 29% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania)
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| Food | + 17% | |||
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| Food in Essen (Germany) is 17% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Essen | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €11 (460 UM) | 525 UM | - 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €7 (287 UM) | 175 UM | + 64% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.30 (180 UM) | 114 UM | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.96 (40 UM) | 54 UM | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.93 (123 UM) | 61 UM | + 101% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.33 (98 UM) | 27 UM | + 259% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.84 (203 UM) | 82 UM | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.32 (97 UM) | 70 UM | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.29 (54 UM) | 29 UM | + 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.80 (34 UM) | 122 UM | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €6 (263 UM) | 400 UM | - 34% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.77 (74 UM) | 69 UM | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.35 (57 UM) | 22 UM | + 159% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Essen (Germany) is 29% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Essen | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,047 (43,916 UM) | 30,804 UM | + 43% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €598 (25,089 UM) | 20,632 UM | + 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €201 (8,417 UM) | 3,944 UM | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €615 (25,777 UM) | 19,612 UM | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €427 (17,916 UM) | 10,000 UM | + 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €146 (6,121 UM) | 3,501 UM | + 75% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €25 (1,053 UM) | 1,929 UM | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €447 (18,756 UM) | 14,657 UM | + 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €134 (5,608 UM) | 5,803 UM | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €8 (355 UM) | 161 UM | + 120% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €13 (539 UM) | 189 UM | + 186% | |
| Clothes | + 184% | |||
| Clothes in Essen (Germany) is 184% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Essen | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €82 (3,447 UM) | 892 UM | + 287% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €49 (2,037 UM) | 749 UM | + 172% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €82 (3,452 UM) | 1,151 UM | + 200% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (4,673 UM) | 2,545 UM | + 84% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Essen (Germany) is 21% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Essen | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €23,072 (967,432 UM) | 994,388 UM | - 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.43 (60 UM) | 43 UM | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €63 (2,661 UM) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €22 (930 UM) | 219 UM | + 326% | |
| Personal Care | + 75% | |||
| Personal Care in Essen (Germany) is 75% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Essen | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €9 (371 UM) | 159 UM | + 133% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €13 (548 UM) | 120 UM | + 356% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €77 (3,212 UM) | 800 UM | + 301% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €2.52 (106 UM) | 340 UM | - 69% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.73 (73 UM) | 101 UM | - 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.36 (99 UM) | 118 UM | - 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.35 (57 UM) | 62 UM | - 9% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.38 (58 UM) | 70 UM | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €16 (681 UM) | 295 UM | + 130% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Essen (Germany) is 18% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Essen | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €31 (1,317 UM) | 554 UM | + 138% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €19 (792 UM) | 306 UM | + 159% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €89 (3,725 UM) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (2,336 UM) | 1,900 UM | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (316 UM) | 139 UM | + 128% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.15 (132 UM) | 86 UM | + 53% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.49 (146 UM) | 200 UM | - 27% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €453 (18,991 UM) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.12 (5 UM) | 8 UM | - 43% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €27 (1,135 UM) | 874 UM | + 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €6 (263 UM) | 56 UM | + 366% | |
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TOTAL | + 29% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2024.
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