Cost of living in Melbourne (Australia) is 95% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania)
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| Food | + 83% | |||
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| Food in Melbourne (Australia) is 83% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$24 (616 UM) | 525 UM | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$15 (383 UM) | 175 UM | + 119% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$8 (209 UM) | 114 UM | + 83% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$2.21 (56 UM) | 54 UM | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$8 (200 UM) | 61 UM | + 227% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$6 (160 UM) | 27 UM | + 489% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$9 (226 UM) | 82 UM | + 175% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$4.96 (126 UM) | 70 UM | + 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.69 (94 UM) | 29 UM | + 219% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$7 (190 UM) | 122 UM | + 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$19 (492 UM) | 400 UM | + 23% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.97 (101 UM) | 69 UM | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$3.38 (86 UM) | 22 UM | + 292% | |
| Housing | + 166% | |||
| Housing in Melbourne (Australia) is 166% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$4,288 (108,814 UM) | 30,804 UM | + 253% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$2,699 (68,487 UM) | 20,632 UM | + 232% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$357 (9,059 UM) | 3,944 UM | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$2,291 (58,144 UM) | 19,612 UM | + 196% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$1,949 (49,455 UM) | 10,000 UM | + 395% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$201 (5,109 UM) | 3,501 UM | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$76 (1,941 UM) | 1,929 UM | + 1% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$762 (19,346 UM) | 14,657 UM | + 32% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$260 (6,598 UM) | 5,803 UM | + 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$14 (358 UM) | 161 UM | + 122% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$45 (1,146 UM) | 189 UM | + 507% | |
| Clothes | + 205% | |||
| Clothes in Melbourne (Australia) is 205% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$117 (2,977 UM) | 892 UM | + 234% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$93 (2,349 UM) | 749 UM | + 213% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$170 (4,308 UM) | 1,151 UM | + 274% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$196 (4,967 UM) | 2,545 UM | + 95% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Melbourne (Australia) is 14% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$38,942 (988,157 UM) | 994,388 UM | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.94 (49 UM) | 43 UM | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$181 (4,595 UM) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$33 (841 UM) | 219 UM | + 285% | |
| Personal Care | + 106% | |||
| Personal Care in Melbourne (Australia) is 106% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Melbourne | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (218 UM) | 159 UM | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$19 (478 UM) | 120 UM | + 298% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$82 (2,082 UM) | 800 UM | + 160% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$7 (181 UM) | 340 UM | - 47% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$5.66 (144 UM) | 101 UM | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$11 (286 UM) | 118 UM | + 143% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.93 (125 UM) | 62 UM | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$5.82 (148 UM) | 70 UM | + 112% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$42 (1,055 UM) | 295 UM | + 257% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Melbourne (Australia) is 95% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Melbourne | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$76 (1,922 UM) | 554 UM | + 247% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$44 (1,125 UM) | 306 UM | + 268% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$379 (9,625 UM) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$121 (3,073 UM) | 1,900 UM | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$24 (610 UM) | 139 UM | + 340% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$5.26 (133 UM) | 86 UM | + 55% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$13 (333 UM) | 200 UM | + 66% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$1,002 (25,416 UM) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.45 (11 UM) | 8 UM | + 34% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$83 (2,119 UM) | 874 UM | + 143% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$45 (1,150 UM) | 56 UM | + 1938% | |
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TOTAL | + 95% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 544 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 08, 2024.
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