Cost of living in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (United States) is 72% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania)
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| Food | + 69% | |||
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| Food in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (United States) is 69% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (665 UM) | 525 UM | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (430 UM) | 175 UM | + 145% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.75 (227 UM) | 114 UM | + 99% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.10 (44 UM) | 54 UM | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.47 (177 UM) | 61 UM | + 189% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.09 (122 UM) | 39 UM | + 212% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.51 (218 UM) | 82 UM | + 165% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.75 (149 UM) | 70 UM | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.22 (88 UM) | 31 UM | + 182% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.83 (152 UM) | 122 UM | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (699 UM) | 400 UM | + 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.25 (89 UM) | 89 UM | + 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.65 (65 UM) | 25 UM | + 161% | |
| Housing | + 99% | |||
| Housing in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (United States) is 99% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,592 (63,001 UM) | 28,229 UM | + 123% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,099 (43,509 UM) | 19,426 UM | + 124% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $298 (11,784 UM) | 3,964 UM | + 197% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $949 (37,554 UM) | 19,612 UM | + 91% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $671 (26,572 UM) | 10,000 UM | + 166% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $142 (5,612 UM) | 3,501 UM | + 60% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $55 (2,161 UM) | 1,735 UM | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $267 (10,550 UM) | 14,657 UM | - 28% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $90 (3,573 UM) | 5,032 UM | - 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (709 UM) | 265 UM | + 168% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 (1,385 UM) | 241 UM | + 475% | |
| Clothes | + 152% | |||
| Clothes in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (United States) is 152% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (1,888 UM) | 892 UM | + 112% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 (2,037 UM) | 749 UM | + 172% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $118 (4,668 UM) | 1,151 UM | + 306% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $103 (4,074 UM) | 2,545 UM | + 60% | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,393 (1,123,802 UM) | 994,388 UM | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.76 (30 UM) | 45 UM | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $43 (1,721 UM) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (729 UM) | 164 UM | + 345% | |
| Personal Care | + 206% | |||
| Personal Care in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (United States) is 206% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.69 (225 UM) | 158 UM | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $40 (1,599 UM) | 120 UM | + 1232% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $95 (3,774 UM) | 800 UM | + 372% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (249 UM) | 379 UM | - 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.63 (183 UM) | 101 UM | + 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.29 (210 UM) | 118 UM | + 78% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.65 (145 UM) | 62 UM | + 133% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.43 (57 UM) | 70 UM | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $22 (868 UM) | 260 UM | + 234% | |
| Entertainment | + 86% | |||
| Entertainment in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma (United States) is 86% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Oklahoma City, Oklahoma | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $47 (1,877 UM) | 498 UM | + 276% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (832 UM) | 306 UM | + 172% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $166 (6,587 UM) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $66 (2,626 UM) | 1,532 UM | + 71% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (473 UM) | 139 UM | + 241% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $7 (258 UM) | 79 UM | + 226% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.88 (233 UM) | 200 UM | + 16% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $384 (15,205 UM) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.46 (18 UM) | 8 UM | + 113% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (1,690 UM) | 1,079 UM | + 57% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (342 UM) | 63 UM | + 442% | |
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TOTAL | + 72% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 100 prices entered by 10 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2025.
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