Cost of living in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 121% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania)
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| Food | + 112% | |||
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| Food in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 112% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 (769 UM) | 525 UM | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (448 UM) | 175 UM | + 155% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (260 UM) | 114 UM | + 128% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.13 (45 UM) | 54 UM | - 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 (243 UM) | 61 UM | + 298% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.57 (180 UM) | 39 UM | + 359% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (304 UM) | 82 UM | + 270% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.18 (165 UM) | 70 UM | + 136% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.02 (80 UM) | 31 UM | + 156% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.12 (202 UM) | 122 UM | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 (713 UM) | 400 UM | + 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.43 (135 UM) | 89 UM | + 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.24 (128 UM) | 25 UM | + 409% | |
| Housing | + 187% | |||
| Housing in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 187% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,401 (94,681 UM) | 28,229 UM | + 235% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,959 (77,270 UM) | 19,426 UM | + 298% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $209 (8,256 UM) | 3,964 UM | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,034 (80,217 UM) | 19,612 UM | + 309% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,495 (58,953 UM) | 10,000 UM | + 490% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $140 (5,527 UM) | 3,501 UM | + 58% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $66 (2,585 UM) | 1,735 UM | + 49% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $290 (11,446 UM) | 14,657 UM | - 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $107 (4,238 UM) | 5,032 UM | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (518 UM) | 265 UM | + 95% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $33 (1,302 UM) | 241 UM | + 440% | |
| Clothes | + 188% | |||
| Clothes in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 188% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $57 (2,250 UM) | 892 UM | + 152% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $55 (2,185 UM) | 749 UM | + 192% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $113 (4,448 UM) | 1,151 UM | + 287% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $174 (6,861 UM) | 2,545 UM | + 170% | |
| Transportation | + 27% | |||
| Transportation in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $33,874 (1,335,822 UM) | 994,388 UM | + 34% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.02 (40 UM) | 45 UM | - 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $100 (3,944 UM) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $29 (1,149 UM) | 164 UM | + 601% | |
| Personal Care | + 382% | |||
| Personal Care in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 382% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (477 UM) | 158 UM | + 202% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $55 (2,162 UM) | 120 UM | + 1702% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $189 (7,444 UM) | 800 UM | + 830% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (286 UM) | 379 UM | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.00 (197 UM) | 101 UM | + 94% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (296 UM) | 118 UM | + 151% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $7 (277 UM) | 62 UM | + 345% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.01 (119 UM) | 70 UM | + 70% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $41 (1,620 UM) | 260 UM | + 523% | |
| Entertainment | + 96% | |||
| Entertainment in Portland, Oregon (United States) is 96% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Portland, Oregon | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $58 (2,280 UM) | 498 UM | + 357% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (1,191 UM) | 306 UM | + 290% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $182 (7,160 UM) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $93 (3,677 UM) | 1,532 UM | + 140% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $14 (554 UM) | 139 UM | + 299% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.77 (227 UM) | 79 UM | + 187% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (304 UM) | 200 UM | + 52% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $607 (23,943 UM) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (13 UM) | 8 UM | + 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $38 (1,505 UM) | 1,079 UM | + 39% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (422 UM) | 63 UM | + 569% | |
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TOTAL | + 121% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 322 prices entered by 35 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2025.
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