Cost of living in Singapore is 164% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania)
We need your help!
Expatistan is a collaborative effort. The data gets better with every new price that you enter.
Do you know the prices in Nouakchott or in Singapore? You can help!
Improve the prices for Nouakchott! Improve the prices for Singapore!

WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 475 prices entered by 91 different people.
Full price comparison, by category
(click to expand each category)
Currency:
Food | + 72% | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Food in Singapore is 72% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Singapore | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | SGD $15 (459 UM) | 525 UM | - 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | SGD $10 (310 UM) | 175 UM | + 77% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | SGD $7 (211 UM) | 114 UM | + 85% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | SGD $4.73 (141 UM) | 54 UM | + 160% | |
12 eggs, large | SGD $5.15 (153 UM) | 61 UM | + 150% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | SGD $3.88 (115 UM) | 27 UM | + 324% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | SGD $11 (341 UM) | 82 UM | + 315% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | SGD $5.37 (160 UM) | 70 UM | + 129% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | SGD $3.65 (108 UM) | 29 UM | + 269% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | SGD $4.77 (142 UM) | 122 UM | + 16% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | SGD $33 (982 UM) | 400 UM | + 146% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | SGD $2.74 (81 UM) | 69 UM | + 18% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | SGD $2.58 (77 UM) | 22 UM | + 251% | |
Housing | + 285% | |||
Housing in Singapore is 285% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Singapore | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | SGD $6,788 (201,725 UM) | 30,804 UM | + 555% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | SGD $4,263 (126,671 UM) | 20,632 UM | + 514% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | SGD $207 (6,161 UM) | 3,944 UM | + 56% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | SGD $3,841 (114,136 UM) | 19,612 UM | + 482% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | SGD $2,921 (86,818 UM) | 10,000 UM | + 768% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | SGD $138 (4,101 UM) | 3,501 UM | + 17% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | SGD $45 (1,327 UM) | 1,929 UM | - 31% | |
40” flat screen tv | SGD $675 (20,073 UM) | 14,657 UM | + 37% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | SGD $211 (6,277 UM) | 5,803 UM | + 8% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | SGD $13 (388 UM) | 161 UM | + 141% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | SGD $21 (627 UM) | 189 UM | + 232% | |
Clothes | + 181% | |||
Clothes in Singapore is 181% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Singapore | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | SGD $102 (3,034 UM) | 892 UM | + 240% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | SGD $63 (1,885 UM) | 749 UM | + 152% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | SGD $145 (4,299 UM) | 1,151 UM | + 274% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | SGD $174 (5,175 UM) | 2,545 UM | + 103% | |
Transportation | + 157% | |||
Transportation in Singapore is 157% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Singapore | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | SGD $156,163 (4,640,714 UM) | 994,388 UM | + 367% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | SGD $2.84 (84 UM) | 43 UM | + 96% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | SGD $93 (2,778 UM) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | SGD $41 (1,233 UM) | 216 UM | + 471% | |
Personal Care | + 139% | |||
Personal Care in Singapore is 139% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Singapore | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | SGD $13 (399 UM) | 159 UM | + 151% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | SGD $19 (568 UM) | 120 UM | + 373% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | SGD $86 (2,564 UM) | 800 UM | + 221% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | SGD $13 (401 UM) | 340 UM | + 18% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | SGD $5.63 (167 UM) | 101 UM | + 65% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | SGD $10 (289 UM) | 118 UM | + 146% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | SGD $3.51 (104 UM) | 62 UM | + 68% | |
Tube of toothpaste | SGD $5.59 (166 UM) | 70 UM | + 138% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | SGD $32 (963 UM) | 295 UM | + 226% | |
Entertainment | + 101% | |||
Entertainment in Singapore is 101% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
Update prices | Update prices | |||
Singapore | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | SGD $56 (1,653 UM) | 554 UM | + 198% | |
2 tickets to the movies | SGD $29 (857 UM) | 306 UM | + 180% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | SGD $215 (6,385 UM) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | SGD $162 (4,815 UM) | 1,900 UM | + 153% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | SGD $22 (660 UM) | 139 UM | + 376% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | SGD $7 (217 UM) | 86 UM | + 153% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | SGD $11 (327 UM) | 200 UM | + 64% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | SGD $922 (27,397 UM) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | SGD $0.27 (8 UM) | 8 UM | - 7% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | SGD $178 (5,283 UM) | 874 UM | + 505% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | SGD $16 (473 UM) | 56 UM | + 738% | |
![]() |
TOTAL | + 164% |

These prices were last updated on February 14, 2025.
Exchange rate:
29.717
MRU
/
SGD
Detailed prices for each city individually
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in London is 99% more expensive than in Tokyo
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 5% cheaper than in Madrid
- Cost of living in Barcelona, Spain is about the same as in Madrid
- Cost of living in Mexico City is 25% more expensive than in Bogotá
- Cost of living in London is 89% more expensive than in Provo, Utah
- Cost of living in New York City is 197% more expensive than in Madrid
- Cost of living in Munich is 27% more expensive than in Madrid
- Cost of living in Tokyo is 6% cheaper than in Provo, Utah
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 19% more expensive than in Mexico City
- Cost of living in Buenos Aires is 18% more expensive than in Santiago, Chile
Compare other countries
For example, you would need at least 260,964 UM (SGD $8,782) in Singapore to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 99,000 UM in Nouakchott.
Do you live in Nouakchott? We need your help!
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Seville (Spain)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Valencia, Spain (Spain)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Lisbon (Portugal)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Kuala Lumpur (Malaysia)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Zaragoza (Spain)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Chengdu (China)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Bangalore (India)
Prices recently added
- 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) in Tashkent costs 1,000 сўм (8 minutes ago)
- Cocktail drink in downtown club in Brisbane costs AU$20 (about 2 hours ago)
- Monthly rent - 85 m2 furnished accommodation in expensive area in Macao costs 22,000 Pataca (about 3 hours ago)
- Public transport in Guadalajara costs Mex$ 480 (about 5 hours ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Genoa costs €10 (about 5 hours ago)
- 1 lb of boneless chicken breast in St. Louis, Missouri costs $9 (about 6 hours ago)