Cost of living in Las Vegas, Nevada (United States) is 100% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania)
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Food | + 94% | |||
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Food in Las Vegas, Nevada (United States) is 94% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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Las Vegas, Nevada | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $20 (798 UM) | 525 UM | + 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (526 UM) | 175 UM | + 200% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.63 (186 UM) | 114 UM | + 63% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.05 (42 UM) | 54 UM | - 22% | |
12 eggs, large | $4.41 (177 UM) | 61 UM | + 190% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.34 (175 UM) | 27 UM | + 542% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (309 UM) | 82 UM | + 276% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.88 (156 UM) | 70 UM | + 124% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.90 (76 UM) | 29 UM | + 160% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.95 (119 UM) | 122 UM | - 3% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (708 UM) | 400 UM | + 77% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $2.74 (110 UM) | 69 UM | + 60% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.08 (84 UM) | 22 UM | + 282% | |
Housing | + 151% | |||
Housing in Las Vegas, Nevada (United States) is 151% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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Las Vegas, Nevada | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,496 (100,407 UM) | 30,804 UM | + 226% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,840 (74,011 UM) | 20,632 UM | + 259% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $274 (11,022 UM) | 3,944 UM | + 179% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,325 (53,306 UM) | 19,612 UM | + 172% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,108 (44,566 UM) | 10,000 UM | + 346% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $143 (5,756 UM) | 3,501 UM | + 64% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $52 (2,083 UM) | 1,929 UM | + 8% | |
40” flat screen tv | $278 (11,167 UM) | 14,657 UM | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $104 (4,187 UM) | 5,803 UM | - 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (584 UM) | 161 UM | + 262% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 (1,231 UM) | 189 UM | + 552% | |
Clothes | + 153% | |||
Clothes in Las Vegas, Nevada (United States) is 153% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $52 (2,074 UM) | 892 UM | + 133% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (2,043 UM) | 749 UM | + 173% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $108 (4,355 UM) | 1,151 UM | + 278% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (3,839 UM) | 2,545 UM | + 51% | |
Transportation | + 30% | |||
Transportation in Las Vegas, Nevada (United States) is 30% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $32,065 (1,290,062 UM) | 994,388 UM | + 30% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.10 (44 UM) | 43 UM | + 2% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $62 (2,506 UM) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $31 (1,232 UM) | 216 UM | + 471% | |
Personal Care | + 162% | |||
Personal Care in Las Vegas, Nevada (United States) is 162% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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Las Vegas, Nevada | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (355 UM) | 159 UM | + 123% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $18 (744 UM) | 120 UM | + 520% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $93 (3,750 UM) | 800 UM | + 369% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (325 UM) | 340 UM | - 5% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.29 (172 UM) | 101 UM | + 70% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.39 (217 UM) | 118 UM | + 84% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.71 (149 UM) | 62 UM | + 140% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.79 (72 UM) | 70 UM | + 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (865 UM) | 295 UM | + 193% | |
Entertainment | + 100% | |||
Entertainment in Las Vegas, Nevada (United States) is 100% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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Las Vegas, Nevada | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $62 (2,501 UM) | 554 UM | + 351% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $28 (1,114 UM) | 306 UM | + 264% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $201 (8,106 UM) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $137 (5,526 UM) | 1,900 UM | + 191% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $15 (602 UM) | 139 UM | + 334% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $7 (285 UM) | 86 UM | + 231% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.78 (232 UM) | 200 UM | + 16% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $561 (22,584 UM) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.26 (10 UM) | 8 UM | + 21% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $37 (1,483 UM) | 874 UM | + 70% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (381 UM) | 56 UM | + 575% | |
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TOTAL | + 100% |

These prices were last updated on February 11, 2025.
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