Cost of living in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 14% cheaper than in Nouakchott (Mauritania)
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| Food | - 25% | |||
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| Food in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 25% cheaper than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Fortaleza | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | R$ 26 (182 UM) | 525 UM | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | R$ 36 (250 UM) | 175 UM | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | R$ 12 (82 UM) | 114 UM | - 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | R$ 5.61 (39 UM) | 54 UM | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | R$ 12 (81 UM) | 61 UM | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | R$ 8 (57 UM) | 39 UM | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | R$ 18 (123 UM) | 82 UM | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | R$ 13 (87 UM) | 70 UM | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | R$ 7 (47 UM) | 31 UM | + 52% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | R$ 7 (49 UM) | 122 UM | - 60% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | R$ 46 (323 UM) | 400 UM | - 19% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | R$ 11 (73 UM) | 89 UM | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | R$ 4.47 (31 UM) | 25 UM | + 24% | |
| Housing | - 31% | |||
| Housing in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 31% cheaper than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Fortaleza | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | R$ 2,892 (20,119 UM) | 28,229 UM | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | R$ 2,115 (14,715 UM) | 19,426 UM | - 24% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | R$ 610 (4,248 UM) | 3,964 UM | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | R$ 2,636 (18,340 UM) | 19,612 UM | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | R$ 2,074 (14,431 UM) | 10,000 UM | + 44% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | R$ 463 (3,219 UM) | 3,501 UM | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | R$ 69 (479 UM) | 1,735 UM | - 72% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | R$ 1,789 (12,448 UM) | 14,657 UM | - 15% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | R$ 707 (4,918 UM) | 5,032 UM | - 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | R$ 26 (179 UM) | 265 UM | - 32% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | R$ 16 (112 UM) | 241 UM | - 54% | |
| Clothes | + 99% | |||
| Clothes in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 99% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Fortaleza | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | R$ 252 (1,752 UM) | 892 UM | + 97% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | R$ 254 (1,767 UM) | 749 UM | + 136% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | R$ 384 (2,673 UM) | 1,151 UM | + 132% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | R$ 287 (1,994 UM) | 2,545 UM | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 9% | |||
| Transportation in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 9% cheaper than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Fortaleza | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | R$ 89,710 (624,174 UM) | 994,388 UM | - 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | R$ 6 (42 UM) | 45 UM | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | R$ 188 (1,307 UM) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | R$ 56 (392 UM) | 164 UM | + 139% | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 18% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Fortaleza | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | R$ 28 (193 UM) | 158 UM | + 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | R$ 59 (410 UM) | 120 UM | + 242% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | R$ 162 (1,128 UM) | 800 UM | + 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | R$ 22 (150 UM) | 379 UM | - 60% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | R$ 11 (80 UM) | 101 UM | - 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | R$ 16 (112 UM) | 118 UM | - 5% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | R$ 8 (59 UM) | 62 UM | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | R$ 5.86 (41 UM) | 70 UM | - 42% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | R$ 74 (515 UM) | 260 UM | + 98% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Fortaleza (Brazil) is 9% cheaper than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Fortaleza | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | R$ 76 (528 UM) | 498 UM | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | R$ 59 (409 UM) | 306 UM | + 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | R$ 242 (1,687 UM) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | R$ 249 (1,731 UM) | 1,532 UM | + 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | R$ 28 (198 UM) | 139 UM | + 43% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | R$ 15 (107 UM) | 79 UM | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | R$ 12 (80 UM) | 200 UM | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | R$ 3,769 (26,223 UM) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | R$ 0.85 (6 UM) | 8 UM | - 30% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | R$ 130 (904 UM) | 1,079 UM | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | R$ 11 (74 UM) | 63 UM | + 18% | |
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TOTAL | - 14% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 407 prices entered by 38 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2025.
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