Cost of living in Monterrey (Mexico) is 43% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania)
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| Food | + 53% | |||
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| Food in Monterrey (Mexico) is 53% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | Mex$ 395 (756 UM) | 525 UM | + 44% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | Mex$ 211 (404 UM) | 175 UM | + 131% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | Mex$ 69 (133 UM) | 114 UM | + 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | Mex$ 33 (63 UM) | 54 UM | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | Mex$ 65 (125 UM) | 61 UM | + 105% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | Mex$ 38 (72 UM) | 27 UM | + 165% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | Mex$ 117 (223 UM) | 82 UM | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | Mex$ 47 (89 UM) | 70 UM | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | Mex$ 43 (83 UM) | 29 UM | + 182% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | Mex$ 60 (115 UM) | 122 UM | - 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | Mex$ 232 (444 UM) | 400 UM | + 11% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | Mex$ 43 (81 UM) | 69 UM | + 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | Mex$ 33 (63 UM) | 22 UM | + 187% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Monterrey (Mexico) is 76% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | Mex$ 43,961 (84,161 UM) | 30,804 UM | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | Mex$ 18,230 (34,900 UM) | 20,632 UM | + 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | Mex$ 5,536 (10,598 UM) | 3,944 UM | + 169% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | Mex$ 21,218 (40,621 UM) | 19,612 UM | + 107% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | Mex$ 10,870 (20,810 UM) | 10,000 UM | + 108% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | Mex$ 3,171 (6,070 UM) | 3,501 UM | + 73% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | Mex$ 545 (1,043 UM) | 1,929 UM | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | Mex$ 5,929 (11,351 UM) | 14,657 UM | - 23% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,723 (5,213 UM) | 5,803 UM | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | Mex$ 185 (353 UM) | 161 UM | + 119% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | Mex$ 88 (168 UM) | 189 UM | - 11% | |
| Clothes | + 109% | |||
| Clothes in Monterrey (Mexico) is 109% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | Mex$ 1,075 (2,057 UM) | 892 UM | + 131% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | Mex$ 767 (1,468 UM) | 749 UM | + 96% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 2,130 (4,077 UM) | 1,151 UM | + 254% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | Mex$ 1,703 (3,260 UM) | 2,545 UM | + 28% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Monterrey (Mexico) is about the same as in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | Mex$ 525,741 (1,006,498 UM) | 994,388 UM | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | Mex$ 26 (51 UM) | 43 UM | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | Mex$ 620 (1,188 UM) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | Mex$ 90 (173 UM) | 216 UM | - 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 76% | |||
| Personal Care in Monterrey (Mexico) is 76% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | Mex$ 75 (143 UM) | 159 UM | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | Mex$ 414 (793 UM) | 120 UM | + 561% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | Mex$ 675 (1,293 UM) | 800 UM | + 62% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | Mex$ 76 (145 UM) | 340 UM | - 57% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | Mex$ 72 (139 UM) | 101 UM | + 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | Mex$ 86 (165 UM) | 118 UM | + 40% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | Mex$ 60 (115 UM) | 62 UM | + 86% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | Mex$ 46 (87 UM) | 70 UM | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | Mex$ 299 (573 UM) | 295 UM | + 94% | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Monterrey (Mexico) is 17% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Monterrey | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | Mex$ 317 (607 UM) | 554 UM | + 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | Mex$ 207 (396 UM) | 306 UM | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | Mex$ 870 (1,666 UM) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | Mex$ 924 (1,769 UM) | 1,900 UM | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | Mex$ 179 (343 UM) | 139 UM | + 147% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | Mex$ 96 (183 UM) | 86 UM | + 113% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | Mex$ 59 (113 UM) | 200 UM | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | Mex$ 12,351 (23,644 UM) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | Mex$ 4.28 (8 UM) | 8 UM | - 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | Mex$ 1,509 (2,889 UM) | 874 UM | + 231% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | Mex$ 76 (145 UM) | 56 UM | + 157% | |
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TOTAL | + 43% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 337 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2025.
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