Cost of living in Lyon (France) is 56% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania)
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| Food | + 79% | |||
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| Food in Lyon (France) is 79% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Lyon | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €21 (877 UM) | 525 UM | + 67% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €11 (479 UM) | 175 UM | + 173% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €6 (267 UM) | 114 UM | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.14 (48 UM) | 54 UM | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €4.61 (194 UM) | 61 UM | + 217% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.89 (121 UM) | 27 UM | + 346% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (338 UM) | 82 UM | + 311% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.68 (113 UM) | 70 UM | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.80 (76 UM) | 29 UM | + 158% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.43 (102 UM) | 122 UM | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €8 (330 UM) | 400 UM | - 17% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.20 (92 UM) | 69 UM | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.12 (47 UM) | 22 UM | + 114% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Lyon (France) is 50% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Lyon | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,429 (60,008 UM) | 30,804 UM | + 95% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,210 (50,818 UM) | 20,632 UM | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €92 (3,864 UM) | 3,944 UM | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €879 (36,903 UM) | 19,612 UM | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €577 (24,226 UM) | 10,000 UM | + 142% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €71 (2,977 UM) | 3,501 UM | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (777 UM) | 1,929 UM | - 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €395 (16,571 UM) | 14,657 UM | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €141 (5,913 UM) | 5,803 UM | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (308 UM) | 161 UM | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €15 (624 UM) | 189 UM | + 231% | |
| Clothes | + 130% | |||
| Clothes in Lyon (France) is 130% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Lyon | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (3,379 UM) | 892 UM | + 279% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €31 (1,297 UM) | 749 UM | + 73% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €88 (3,686 UM) | 1,151 UM | + 220% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €102 (4,277 UM) | 2,545 UM | + 68% | |
| Transportation | + 29% | |||
| Transportation in Lyon (France) is 29% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Lyon | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €27,449 (1,152,573 UM) | 994,388 UM | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.78 (75 UM) | 43 UM | + 74% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €70 (2,960 UM) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €17 (708 UM) | 219 UM | + 224% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Lyon (France) is 69% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Lyon | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €5.25 (221 UM) | 159 UM | + 39% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €11 (458 UM) | 120 UM | + 282% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €25 (1,048 UM) | 800 UM | + 31% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €4.93 (207 UM) | 340 UM | - 39% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.96 (166 UM) | 101 UM | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €4.28 (180 UM) | 118 UM | + 53% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.87 (79 UM) | 62 UM | + 27% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €3.43 (144 UM) | 70 UM | + 107% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €20 (858 UM) | 295 UM | + 190% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Lyon (France) is 57% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Lyon | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €37 (1,546 UM) | 554 UM | + 179% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (898 UM) | 306 UM | + 194% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €78 (3,278 UM) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €70 (2,939 UM) | 1,900 UM | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €11 (452 UM) | 139 UM | + 226% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.41 (143 UM) | 86 UM | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.88 (247 UM) | 200 UM | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €483 (20,263 UM) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.23 (10 UM) | 8 UM | + 16% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €44 (1,832 UM) | 874 UM | + 110% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €10 (414 UM) | 56 UM | + 634% | |
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TOTAL | + 56% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 109 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2024.
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