Cost of living in Lisbon (Portugal) is 38% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania)
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| Food | + 13% | |||
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| Food in Lisbon (Portugal) is 13% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €13 (510 UM) | 525 UM | - 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (322 UM) | 175 UM | + 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.38 (137 UM) | 114 UM | + 20% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €0.95 (39 UM) | 54 UM | - 28% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €3.72 (151 UM) | 61 UM | + 147% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €1.72 (70 UM) | 27 UM | + 156% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €4.37 (177 UM) | 82 UM | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.93 (78 UM) | 70 UM | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.25 (51 UM) | 29 UM | + 73% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.15 (46 UM) | 122 UM | - 62% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €5.24 (212 UM) | 400 UM | - 47% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.25 (91 UM) | 69 UM | + 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.80 (32 UM) | 22 UM | + 48% | |
| Housing | + 68% | |||
| Housing in Lisbon (Portugal) is 68% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,633 (66,159 UM) | 30,804 UM | + 115% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,119 (45,314 UM) | 20,632 UM | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €136 (5,490 UM) | 3,944 UM | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,150 (46,594 UM) | 19,612 UM | + 138% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €828 (33,544 UM) | 10,000 UM | + 235% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €114 (4,606 UM) | 3,501 UM | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €21 (870 UM) | 1,929 UM | - 55% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €404 (16,360 UM) | 14,657 UM | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €156 (6,309 UM) | 5,803 UM | + 9% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (357 UM) | 161 UM | + 122% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €8 (336 UM) | 189 UM | + 78% | |
| Clothes | + 142% | |||
| Clothes in Lisbon (Portugal) is 142% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €90 (3,663 UM) | 892 UM | + 311% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €36 (1,468 UM) | 749 UM | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €86 (3,481 UM) | 1,151 UM | + 203% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €84 (3,395 UM) | 2,545 UM | + 33% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Lisbon (Portugal) is 22% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,630 (1,119,304 UM) | 994,388 UM | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.74 (70 UM) | 43 UM | + 64% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €39 (1,579 UM) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 (487 UM) | 216 UM | + 126% | |
| Personal Care | + 79% | |||
| Personal Care in Lisbon (Portugal) is 79% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €7 (265 UM) | 159 UM | + 67% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €7 (268 UM) | 120 UM | + 124% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €68 (2,753 UM) | 800 UM | + 244% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.05 (164 UM) | 340 UM | - 52% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.22 (171 UM) | 101 UM | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.17 (169 UM) | 118 UM | + 44% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.75 (71 UM) | 62 UM | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.34 (95 UM) | 70 UM | + 36% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (606 UM) | 295 UM | + 105% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Lisbon (Portugal) is 17% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Lisbon | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €35 (1,400 UM) | 554 UM | + 152% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €15 (588 UM) | 306 UM | + 92% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €59 (2,391 UM) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €49 (1,988 UM) | 1,900 UM | + 5% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (326 UM) | 139 UM | + 135% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.44 (140 UM) | 86 UM | + 62% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €1.95 (79 UM) | 200 UM | - 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €494 (20,025 UM) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.17 (7 UM) | 8 UM | - 20% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €33 (1,336 UM) | 874 UM | + 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.52 (224 UM) | 56 UM | + 297% | |
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TOTAL | + 38% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 973 prices entered by 91 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2025.
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