Cost of living in Paris (France) is 119% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania)
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| Food | + 100% | |||
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| Food in Paris (France) is 100% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Paris | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €20 (837 UM) | 525 UM | + 59% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (499 UM) | 175 UM | + 185% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €8 (331 UM) | 114 UM | + 189% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.51 (63 UM) | 54 UM | + 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €5.70 (237 UM) | 61 UM | + 287% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €4.57 (190 UM) | 27 UM | + 599% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (307 UM) | 82 UM | + 273% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.36 (98 UM) | 70 UM | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.28 (95 UM) | 29 UM | + 222% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €2.22 (92 UM) | 122 UM | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €11 (453 UM) | 400 UM | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.84 (118 UM) | 69 UM | + 72% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.31 (54 UM) | 22 UM | + 148% | |
| Housing | + 230% | |||
| Housing in Paris (France) is 230% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Paris | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €3,606 (149,848 UM) | 30,804 UM | + 386% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €2,750 (114,272 UM) | 20,632 UM | + 454% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €235 (9,746 UM) | 3,944 UM | + 147% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €2,044 (84,964 UM) | 19,612 UM | + 333% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €1,608 (66,831 UM) | 10,000 UM | + 568% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €124 (5,147 UM) | 3,501 UM | + 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €24 (1,017 UM) | 1,929 UM | - 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €360 (14,978 UM) | 14,657 UM | + 2% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €180 (7,467 UM) | 5,803 UM | + 29% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €11 (439 UM) | 161 UM | + 172% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €17 (693 UM) | 189 UM | + 267% | |
| Clothes | + 218% | |||
| Clothes in Paris (France) is 218% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Paris | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €102 (4,258 UM) | 892 UM | + 377% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €51 (2,109 UM) | 749 UM | + 181% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €108 (4,498 UM) | 1,151 UM | + 291% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €111 (4,633 UM) | 2,545 UM | + 82% | |
| Transportation | + 37% | |||
| Transportation in Paris (France) is 37% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €31,009 (1,288,649 UM) | 994,388 UM | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.88 (78 UM) | 43 UM | + 81% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €84 (3,511 UM) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €19 (802 UM) | 216 UM | + 272% | |
| Personal Care | + 62% | |||
| Personal Care in Paris (France) is 62% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Paris | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €3.40 (141 UM) | 159 UM | - 11% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €6 (269 UM) | 120 UM | + 124% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €26 (1,079 UM) | 800 UM | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €5.32 (221 UM) | 340 UM | - 35% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €4.61 (192 UM) | 101 UM | + 89% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.69 (153 UM) | 118 UM | + 30% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.66 (111 UM) | 62 UM | + 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.56 (106 UM) | 70 UM | + 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €23 (975 UM) | 295 UM | + 230% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in Paris (France) is 93% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Paris | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €51 (2,114 UM) | 554 UM | + 281% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €25 (1,050 UM) | 306 UM | + 243% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €108 (4,478 UM) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €89 (3,699 UM) | 1,900 UM | + 95% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €13 (557 UM) | 139 UM | + 301% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €5.04 (209 UM) | 86 UM | + 143% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €8 (319 UM) | 200 UM | + 59% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €473 (19,671 UM) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.35 (14 UM) | 8 UM | + 70% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €34 (1,394 UM) | 874 UM | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €12 (489 UM) | 56 UM | + 766% | |
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TOTAL | + 119% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 297 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 23, 2025.
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