Cost of living in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) is 31% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania)
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| Food | + 33% | |||
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| Food in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) is 33% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €16 (651 UM) | 525 UM | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €9 (393 UM) | 175 UM | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.47 (188 UM) | 114 UM | + 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.99 (41 UM) | 54 UM | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.33 (139 UM) | 61 UM | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.01 (84 UM) | 27 UM | + 210% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (306 UM) | 82 UM | + 272% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (93 UM) | 70 UM | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.61 (67 UM) | 29 UM | + 130% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €0.93 (39 UM) | 122 UM | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (327 UM) | 400 UM | - 18% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €1.83 (77 UM) | 69 UM | + 12% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.87 (37 UM) | 22 UM | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) is 35% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,145 (48,011 UM) | 30,804 UM | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €886 (37,165 UM) | 20,632 UM | + 80% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €106 (4,465 UM) | 3,944 UM | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €750 (31,456 UM) | 19,612 UM | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €622 (26,089 UM) | 10,000 UM | + 161% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €66 (2,760 UM) | 3,501 UM | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €32 (1,357 UM) | 1,929 UM | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €350 (14,668 UM) | 14,657 UM | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €88 (3,686 UM) | 5,803 UM | - 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €5.58 (234 UM) | 161 UM | + 45% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (414 UM) | 189 UM | + 119% | |
| Clothes | + 117% | |||
| Clothes in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) is 117% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €67 (2,827 UM) | 892 UM | + 217% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €33 (1,394 UM) | 749 UM | + 86% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €83 (3,465 UM) | 1,151 UM | + 201% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €83 (3,492 UM) | 2,545 UM | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) is 14% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €25,158 (1,054,899 UM) | 994,388 UM | + 6% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.27 (53 UM) | 43 UM | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €17 (719 UM) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (602 UM) | 219 UM | + 176% | |
| Personal Care | + 47% | |||
| Personal Care in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) is 47% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (259 UM) | 159 UM | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (316 UM) | 120 UM | + 163% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €71 (2,985 UM) | 800 UM | + 273% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.62 (152 UM) | 340 UM | - 55% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €1.85 (78 UM) | 101 UM | - 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.74 (115 UM) | 118 UM | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.19 (50 UM) | 62 UM | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €1.33 (56 UM) | 70 UM | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €11 (480 UM) | 295 UM | + 63% | |
| Entertainment | + 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) is 29% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (1,183 UM) | 554 UM | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (613 UM) | 306 UM | + 101% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €57 (2,384 UM) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €47 (1,977 UM) | 1,900 UM | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (440 UM) | 139 UM | + 218% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.51 (105 UM) | 86 UM | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.16 (174 UM) | 200 UM | - 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €420 (17,630 UM) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.20 (8 UM) | 8 UM | - 2% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €48 (2,018 UM) | 874 UM | + 131% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.88 (247 UM) | 56 UM | + 337% | |
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TOTAL | + 31% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 93 prices entered by 24 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 03, 2024.
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