Cost of living in Seville (Spain) is 28% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania)
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Food | + 25% | |||
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Food in Seville (Spain) is 25% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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Seville | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €15 (637 UM) | 525 UM | + 21% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €10 (413 UM) | 175 UM | + 136% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €3.46 (144 UM) | 114 UM | + 26% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.01 (42 UM) | 54 UM | - 22% | |
12 eggs, large | €3.43 (143 UM) | 61 UM | + 134% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.10 (87 UM) | 39 UM | + 123% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €8 (322 UM) | 82 UM | + 292% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €1.90 (79 UM) | 70 UM | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €1.38 (58 UM) | 31 UM | + 85% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.09 (46 UM) | 122 UM | - 63% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €7 (291 UM) | 400 UM | - 27% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (83 UM) | 89 UM | - 7% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €0.92 (38 UM) | 25 UM | + 52% | |
Housing | + 32% | |||
Housing in Seville (Spain) is 32% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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Seville | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,180 (49,185 UM) | 28,229 UM | + 74% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €750 (31,267 UM) | 19,426 UM | + 61% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €103 (4,304 UM) | 3,964 UM | + 9% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €790 (32,926 UM) | 19,612 UM | + 68% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €538 (22,424 UM) | 10,000 UM | + 124% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €79 (3,295 UM) | 3,501 UM | - 6% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €26 (1,092 UM) | 1,735 UM | - 37% | |
40” flat screen tv | €351 (14,620 UM) | 14,657 UM | - 0% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €98 (4,098 UM) | 5,032 UM | - 19% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €9 (370 UM) | 265 UM | + 40% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | €10 (428 UM) | 241 UM | + 78% | |
Clothes | + 107% | |||
Clothes in Seville (Spain) is 107% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €61 (2,527 UM) | 892 UM | + 183% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €32 (1,339 UM) | 749 UM | + 79% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €70 (2,926 UM) | 1,151 UM | + 154% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €79 (3,281 UM) | 2,545 UM | + 29% | |
Transportation | + 23% | |||
Transportation in Seville (Spain) is 23% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €28,843 (1,201,876 UM) | 994,388 UM | + 21% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.65 (69 UM) | 45 UM | + 53% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | €28 (1,160 UM) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | €12 (489 UM) | 216 UM | + 127% | |
Personal Care | + 51% | |||
Personal Care in Seville (Spain) is 51% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €4.59 (191 UM) | 158 UM | + 21% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €8 (342 UM) | 120 UM | + 185% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €64 (2,667 UM) | 800 UM | + 233% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €3.35 (140 UM) | 379 UM | - 63% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €2.16 (90 UM) | 101 UM | - 11% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €2.34 (98 UM) | 118 UM | - 17% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | €1.53 (64 UM) | 62 UM | + 3% | |
Tube of toothpaste | €2.57 (107 UM) | 70 UM | + 54% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (628 UM) | 260 UM | + 141% | |
Entertainment | + 17% | |||
Entertainment in Seville (Spain) is 17% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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Seville | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €28 (1,186 UM) | 498 UM | + 138% | |
2 tickets to the movies | €14 (597 UM) | 306 UM | + 95% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €56 (2,345 UM) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €45 (1,885 UM) | 1,532 UM | + 23% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €10 (437 UM) | 139 UM | + 215% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €2.87 (120 UM) | 79 UM | + 51% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €3.41 (142 UM) | 200 UM | - 29% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €508 (21,154 UM) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.10 (4 UM) | 8 UM | - 50% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | €50 (2,095 UM) | 1,079 UM | + 94% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.23 (218 UM) | 63 UM | + 245% | |
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TOTAL | + 28% |

These prices were last updated on February 18, 2025.
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