Cost of living in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 42% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania)
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| Food | + 51% | |||
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| Food in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 51% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Jeddah | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 64 (679 UM) | 525 UM | + 29% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ﷼ 38 (397 UM) | 175 UM | + 126% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 20 (208 UM) | 114 UM | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 7 (74 UM) | 54 UM | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 18 (193 UM) | 61 UM | + 215% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 7 (70 UM) | 39 UM | + 78% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 21 (218 UM) | 82 UM | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 8 (88 UM) | 70 UM | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 4.95 (52 UM) | 31 UM | + 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | - | 122 UM | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 400 UM | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ﷼ 9 (94 UM) | 89 UM | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 3.30 (35 UM) | 25 UM | + 39% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 36% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Jeddah | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ﷼ 3,356 (35,388 UM) | 28,229 UM | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ﷼ 2,534 (26,718 UM) | 19,426 UM | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 722 (7,617 UM) | 3,964 UM | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ﷼ 2,793 (29,452 UM) | 19,612 UM | + 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ﷼ 2,216 (23,366 UM) | 10,000 UM | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ﷼ 462 (4,871 UM) | 3,501 UM | + 39% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 192 (2,027 UM) | 1,735 UM | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ﷼ 1,163 (12,263 UM) | 14,657 UM | - 16% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 408 (4,301 UM) | 5,032 UM | - 15% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 26 (270 UM) | 265 UM | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 28 (290 UM) | 241 UM | + 20% | |
| Clothes | + 158% | |||
| Clothes in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 158% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Jeddah | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 136 (1,433 UM) | 892 UM | + 61% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ﷼ 234 (2,468 UM) | 749 UM | + 229% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 431 (4,549 UM) | 1,151 UM | + 295% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 330 (3,475 UM) | 2,545 UM | + 37% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is about the same as in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Jeddah | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 89,018 (938,571 UM) | 994,388 UM | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 2.22 (23 UM) | 45 UM | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 285 (3,008 UM) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 54 (567 UM) | 164 UM | + 246% | |
| Personal Care | + 105% | |||
| Personal Care in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 105% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Jeddah | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 15 (154 UM) | 158 UM | - 2% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 71 (745 UM) | 120 UM | + 521% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 210 (2,216 UM) | 800 UM | + 177% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ﷼ 25 (264 UM) | 379 UM | - 30% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 20 (210 UM) | 101 UM | + 107% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 17 (179 UM) | 118 UM | + 52% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 7 (73 UM) | 62 UM | + 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 12 (123 UM) | 70 UM | + 77% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 39 (414 UM) | 260 UM | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 70% | |||
| Entertainment in Jeddah (Saudi Arabia) is 70% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Jeddah | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 174 (1,833 UM) | 498 UM | + 268% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 123 (1,295 UM) | 306 UM | + 324% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 306 (3,225 UM) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 266 (2,807 UM) | 1,532 UM | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 139 UM | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 18 (190 UM) | 79 UM | + 140% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 200 UM | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ﷼ 1,922 (20,263 UM) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 0.66 (7 UM) | 8 UM | - 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 404 (4,263 UM) | 1,079 UM | + 295% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 25 (263 UM) | 63 UM | + 316% | |
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TOTAL | + 42% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 156 prices entered by 48 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 25, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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