Cost of living in Naples (Italy) is 35% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania)
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Food | + 37% | |||
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Food in Naples (Italy) is 37% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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Naples | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €14 (606 UM) | 525 UM | + 16% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €8 (358 UM) | 175 UM | + 105% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.17 (180 UM) | 114 UM | + 58% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.56 (67 UM) | 54 UM | + 24% | |
12 eggs, large | €4.62 (199 UM) | 61 UM | + 226% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.54 (110 UM) | 39 UM | + 180% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €5.75 (248 UM) | 82 UM | + 202% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.23 (96 UM) | 70 UM | + 38% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.56 (67 UM) | 31 UM | + 117% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.84 (79 UM) | 122 UM | - 35% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (318 UM) | 400 UM | - 20% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €1.64 (71 UM) | 89 UM | - 20% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.20 (52 UM) | 25 UM | + 106% | |
Housing | + 27% | |||
Housing in Naples (Italy) is 27% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,027 (44,354 UM) | 28,229 UM | + 57% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €767 (33,125 UM) | 19,426 UM | + 71% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €141 (6,106 UM) | 3,964 UM | + 54% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €749 (32,352 UM) | 19,612 UM | + 65% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €548 (23,660 UM) | 10,000 UM | + 137% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €88 (3,805 UM) | 3,501 UM | + 9% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €19 (809 UM) | 1,735 UM | - 53% | |
40” flat screen tv | €378 (16,305 UM) | 14,657 UM | + 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €124 (5,371 UM) | 5,032 UM | + 7% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €6 (259 UM) | 265 UM | - 2% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €9 (405 UM) | 241 UM | + 68% | |
Clothes | + 110% | |||
Clothes in Naples (Italy) is 110% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €65 (2,800 UM) | 892 UM | + 214% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €29 (1,232 UM) | 749 UM | + 64% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €81 (3,502 UM) | 1,151 UM | + 204% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €59 (2,562 UM) | 2,545 UM | + 1% | |
Transportation | + 25% | |||
Transportation in Naples (Italy) is 25% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €24,247 (1,046,719 UM) | 994,388 UM | + 5% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.79 (77 UM) | 45 UM | + 73% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €35 (1,516 UM) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €14 (600 UM) | 164 UM | + 267% | |
Personal Care | + 80% | |||
Personal Care in Naples (Italy) is 80% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €6 (260 UM) | 158 UM | + 65% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (332 UM) | 120 UM | + 176% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €76 (3,281 UM) | 800 UM | + 310% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.26 (141 UM) | 379 UM | - 63% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.32 (143 UM) | 101 UM | + 41% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.54 (110 UM) | 118 UM | - 7% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.75 (76 UM) | 62 UM | + 22% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €1.35 (58 UM) | 70 UM | - 17% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (631 UM) | 260 UM | + 142% | |
Entertainment | + 38% | |||
Entertainment in Naples (Italy) is 38% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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Naples | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €30 (1,289 UM) | 498 UM | + 159% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €17 (721 UM) | 306 UM | + 136% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €62 (2,657 UM) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €56 (2,431 UM) | 1,532 UM | + 59% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €8 (351 UM) | 139 UM | + 153% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €1.91 (82 UM) | 79 UM | + 4% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €5.14 (222 UM) | 200 UM | + 11% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €403 (17,378 UM) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.15 (7 UM) | 8 UM | - 21% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €61 (2,648 UM) | 1,079 UM | + 145% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.68 (245 UM) | 63 UM | + 289% | |
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TOTAL | + 35% |

These prices were last updated on March 27, 2025.
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