Cost of living in Sydney (Australia) is 104% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania)
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| Food | + 77% | |||
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| Food in Sydney (Australia) is 77% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Sydney | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | AU$22 (549 UM) | 525 UM | + 5% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | AU$15 (375 UM) | 175 UM | + 114% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | AU$7 (177 UM) | 114 UM | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | AU$2.20 (55 UM) | 54 UM | + 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | AU$8 (199 UM) | 61 UM | + 225% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | AU$5.87 (147 UM) | 27 UM | + 441% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | AU$10 (244 UM) | 82 UM | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | AU$5.15 (129 UM) | 70 UM | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | AU$3.64 (91 UM) | 29 UM | + 211% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | AU$7 (187 UM) | 122 UM | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | AU$22 (544 UM) | 400 UM | + 36% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | AU$3.52 (88 UM) | 69 UM | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | AU$3.85 (96 UM) | 22 UM | + 341% | |
| Housing | + 218% | |||
| Housing in Sydney (Australia) is 218% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Sydney | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | AU$5,832 (146,045 UM) | 30,804 UM | + 374% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | AU$3,619 (90,637 UM) | 20,632 UM | + 339% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | AU$203 (5,093 UM) | 3,944 UM | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | AU$3,200 (80,138 UM) | 19,612 UM | + 309% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | AU$2,281 (57,111 UM) | 10,000 UM | + 471% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | AU$153 (3,840 UM) | 3,501 UM | + 10% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | AU$74 (1,859 UM) | 1,929 UM | - 4% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | AU$642 (16,066 UM) | 14,657 UM | + 10% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | AU$296 (7,418 UM) | 5,803 UM | + 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | AU$19 (476 UM) | 161 UM | + 195% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | AU$41 (1,037 UM) | 189 UM | + 449% | |
| Clothes | + 220% | |||
| Clothes in Sydney (Australia) is 220% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Sydney | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | AU$120 (3,003 UM) | 892 UM | + 237% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | AU$101 (2,524 UM) | 749 UM | + 237% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | AU$175 (4,381 UM) | 1,151 UM | + 281% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | AU$208 (5,209 UM) | 2,545 UM | + 105% | |
| Transportation | + 16% | |||
| Transportation in Sydney (Australia) is 16% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Sydney | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | AU$39,725 (994,831 UM) | 994,388 UM | + 0% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | AU$1.98 (50 UM) | 43 UM | + 15% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | AU$201 (5,046 UM) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | AU$35 (875 UM) | 216 UM | + 305% | |
| Personal Care | + 84% | |||
| Personal Care in Sydney (Australia) is 84% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Sydney | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | AU$9 (230 UM) | 159 UM | + 44% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | AU$15 (369 UM) | 120 UM | + 207% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | AU$99 (2,486 UM) | 800 UM | + 211% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | AU$8 (190 UM) | 340 UM | - 44% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | AU$4.95 (124 UM) | 101 UM | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | AU$8 (198 UM) | 118 UM | + 68% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | AU$4.13 (103 UM) | 62 UM | + 67% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | AU$4.21 (106 UM) | 70 UM | + 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | AU$37 (929 UM) | 295 UM | + 215% | |
| Entertainment | + 80% | |||
| Entertainment in Sydney (Australia) is 80% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Sydney | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | AU$68 (1,696 UM) | 554 UM | + 206% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | AU$49 (1,229 UM) | 306 UM | + 302% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | AU$253 (6,332 UM) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | AU$142 (3,567 UM) | 1,900 UM | + 88% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | AU$21 (524 UM) | 139 UM | + 278% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | AU$4.96 (124 UM) | 86 UM | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | AU$11 (278 UM) | 200 UM | + 39% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | AU$904 (22,631 UM) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | AU$0.27 (7 UM) | 8 UM | - 21% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | AU$95 (2,383 UM) | 874 UM | + 173% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | AU$43 (1,089 UM) | 56 UM | + 1831% | |
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TOTAL | + 104% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 718 prices entered by 76 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 24, 2025.
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