Cost of living in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 80% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania)
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| Food | + 52% | |||
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| Food in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 52% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Manchester | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | £14 (722 UM) | 525 UM | + 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | £7 (380 UM) | 175 UM | + 117% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | £3.74 (189 UM) | 114 UM | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | £1.09 (56 UM) | 54 UM | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | £3.10 (157 UM) | 61 UM | + 157% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | £1.61 (82 UM) | 27 UM | + 201% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | £4.18 (212 UM) | 82 UM | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | £2.24 (113 UM) | 70 UM | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | £0.98 (50 UM) | 29 UM | + 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | £1.94 (98 UM) | 122 UM | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | £8 (423 UM) | 400 UM | + 6% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | £2.12 (108 UM) | 69 UM | + 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | £0.87 (44 UM) | 22 UM | + 101% | |
| Housing | + 139% | |||
| Housing in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 139% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Manchester | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | £1,502 (76,177 UM) | 30,804 UM | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | £1,599 (81,123 UM) | 20,632 UM | + 293% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | £362 (18,360 UM) | 3,944 UM | + 366% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | £1,351 (68,507 UM) | 19,612 UM | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | £696 (35,289 UM) | 10,000 UM | + 253% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | £108 (5,474 UM) | 3,501 UM | + 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | £21 (1,061 UM) | 1,929 UM | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | £281 (14,247 UM) | 14,657 UM | - 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | £100 (5,065 UM) | 5,803 UM | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | £9 (479 UM) | 161 UM | + 197% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | £15 (769 UM) | 189 UM | + 307% | |
| Clothes | + 164% | |||
| Clothes in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 164% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Manchester | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | £64 (3,235 UM) | 892 UM | + 263% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | £38 (1,928 UM) | 749 UM | + 157% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | £67 (3,382 UM) | 1,151 UM | + 194% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | £71 (3,582 UM) | 2,545 UM | + 41% | |
| Transportation | + 47% | |||
| Transportation in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 47% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Manchester | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | £29,629 (1,502,863 UM) | 994,388 UM | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | £1.72 (87 UM) | 43 UM | + 102% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | £88 (4,440 UM) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | £15 (744 UM) | 219 UM | + 240% | |
| Personal Care | + 87% | |||
| Personal Care in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 87% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Manchester | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | £4.77 (242 UM) | 159 UM | + 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | £11 (535 UM) | 120 UM | + 346% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | £68 (3,429 UM) | 800 UM | + 329% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | £3.94 (200 UM) | 340 UM | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | £1.14 (58 UM) | 101 UM | - 43% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | £4.27 (216 UM) | 118 UM | + 84% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | £1.83 (93 UM) | 62 UM | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | £1.44 (73 UM) | 70 UM | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | £13 (676 UM) | 295 UM | + 129% | |
| Entertainment | + 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Manchester (United Kingdom) is 56% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Manchester | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | £37 (1,867 UM) | 554 UM | + 237% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | £18 (913 UM) | 306 UM | + 199% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | £129 (6,545 UM) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | £64 (3,227 UM) | 1,900 UM | + 70% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | £9 (466 UM) | 139 UM | + 236% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | £3.22 (163 UM) | 86 UM | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | £4.63 (235 UM) | 200 UM | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | £367 (18,620 UM) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | £0.15 (8 UM) | 8 UM | - 9% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | £25 (1,270 UM) | 874 UM | + 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | £10 (488 UM) | 56 UM | + 764% | |
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TOTAL | + 80% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 95 prices entered by 37 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 12, 2024.
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