Cost of living in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 13% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania)
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| Food | + 31% | |||
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| Food in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 31% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Guadalajara | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 281 (552 UM) | 525 UM | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 170 (333 UM) | 175 UM | + 90% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 88 (174 UM) | 114 UM | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 31 (60 UM) | 54 UM | + 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 60 (117 UM) | 61 UM | + 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 34 (67 UM) | 27 UM | + 148% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 112 (219 UM) | 82 UM | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 53 (104 UM) | 70 UM | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 43 (84 UM) | 29 UM | + 185% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 28 (54 UM) | 122 UM | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 283 (556 UM) | 400 UM | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 37 (73 UM) | 69 UM | + 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 24 (47 UM) | 22 UM | + 115% | |
| Housing | + 9% | |||
| Housing in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 9% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Guadalajara | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 25,556 (50,245 UM) | 30,804 UM | + 63% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 14,016 (27,557 UM) | 20,632 UM | + 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 881 (1,733 UM) | 3,944 UM | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 16,890 (33,206 UM) | 19,612 UM | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 7,075 (13,910 UM) | 10,000 UM | + 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 515 (1,013 UM) | 3,501 UM | - 71% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 388 (763 UM) | 1,929 UM | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 4,666 (9,173 UM) | 14,657 UM | - 37% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,163 (4,253 UM) | 5,803 UM | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 109 (214 UM) | 161 UM | + 33% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 107 (211 UM) | 189 UM | + 12% | |
| Clothes | + 110% | |||
| Clothes in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 110% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Guadalajara | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,056 (2,077 UM) | 892 UM | + 133% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 785 (1,543 UM) | 749 UM | + 106% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 1,958 (3,849 UM) | 1,151 UM | + 235% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,476 (2,902 UM) | 2,545 UM | + 14% | |
| Transportation | - 5% | |||
| Transportation in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 5% cheaper than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Guadalajara | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 379,048 (745,234 UM) | 994,388 UM | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 24 (48 UM) | 43 UM | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 542 (1,066 UM) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 131 (257 UM) | 216 UM | + 19% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 46% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Guadalajara | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 98 (192 UM) | 159 UM | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 218 (428 UM) | 120 UM | + 257% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 613 (1,206 UM) | 800 UM | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 94 (185 UM) | 340 UM | - 46% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 62 (123 UM) | 101 UM | + 21% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 73 (143 UM) | 118 UM | + 21% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 47 (92 UM) | 62 UM | + 48% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 31 (60 UM) | 70 UM | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 358 (704 UM) | 295 UM | + 138% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Guadalajara (Mexico) is 5% cheaper than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Guadalajara | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 444 (874 UM) | 554 UM | + 58% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 172 (337 UM) | 306 UM | + 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 923 (1,815 UM) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 902 (1,774 UM) | 1,900 UM | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 186 (365 UM) | 139 UM | + 163% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 78 (153 UM) | 86 UM | + 78% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 45 (88 UM) | 200 UM | - 56% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 9,817 (19,300 UM) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 1.83 (4 UM) | 8 UM | - 58% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 694 (1,365 UM) | 874 UM | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 73 (144 UM) | 56 UM | + 156% | |
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TOTAL | + 13% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 328 prices entered by 41 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2025.
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