Cost of living in Wellington (New Zealand) is 85% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania)
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| Food | + 73% | |||
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| Food in Wellington (New Zealand) is 73% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Wellington | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$26 (615 UM) | 525 UM | + 17% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | NZ$17 (411 UM) | 175 UM | + 135% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (193 UM) | 114 UM | + 69% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.76 (65 UM) | 54 UM | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$11 (251 UM) | 61 UM | + 310% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$8 (187 UM) | 39 UM | + 377% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$14 (325 UM) | 82 UM | + 295% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.88 (116 UM) | 70 UM | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$4.16 (99 UM) | 31 UM | + 218% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$7 (162 UM) | 122 UM | + 32% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$17 (404 UM) | 400 UM | + 1% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | NZ$3.66 (87 UM) | 89 UM | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$3.29 (78 UM) | 25 UM | + 211% | |
| Housing | + 151% | |||
| Housing in Wellington (New Zealand) is 151% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Wellington | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | NZ$4,146 (98,452 UM) | 28,229 UM | + 249% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | NZ$3,511 (83,363 UM) | 19,426 UM | + 329% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$228 (5,404 UM) | 3,964 UM | + 36% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | NZ$2,543 (60,372 UM) | 19,612 UM | + 208% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | NZ$2,221 (52,733 UM) | 10,000 UM | + 427% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | NZ$178 (4,232 UM) | 3,501 UM | + 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | NZ$91 (2,164 UM) | 1,735 UM | + 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | NZ$609 (14,461 UM) | 14,657 UM | - 1% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$200 (4,741 UM) | 5,032 UM | - 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$17 (392 UM) | 265 UM | + 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$32 (758 UM) | 241 UM | + 214% | |
| Clothes | + 210% | |||
| Clothes in Wellington (New Zealand) is 210% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Wellington | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | NZ$137 (3,258 UM) | 892 UM | + 265% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | NZ$93 (2,216 UM) | 749 UM | + 196% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$196 (4,657 UM) | 1,151 UM | + 305% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$206 (4,903 UM) | 2,545 UM | + 93% | |
| Transportation | + 22% | |||
| Transportation in Wellington (New Zealand) is 22% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Wellington | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$45,886 (1,089,531 UM) | 994,388 UM | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.80 (66 UM) | 45 UM | + 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$201 (4,781 UM) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | NZ$29 (686 UM) | 164 UM | + 319% | |
| Personal Care | + 67% | |||
| Personal Care in Wellington (New Zealand) is 67% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Wellington | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$15 (359 UM) | 158 UM | + 127% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$7 (169 UM) | 120 UM | + 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$61 (1,439 UM) | 800 UM | + 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | NZ$9 (222 UM) | 379 UM | - 41% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$7 (164 UM) | 101 UM | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$8 (195 UM) | 118 UM | + 65% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.56 (85 UM) | 62 UM | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.21 (100 UM) | 70 UM | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$37 (884 UM) | 260 UM | + 240% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in Wellington (New Zealand) is 82% more expensive than in Nouakchott (Mauritania) | ||||
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| Wellington | Nouakchott | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$70 (1,657 UM) | 498 UM | + 232% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$37 (868 UM) | 306 UM | + 184% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$148 (3,508 UM) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$138 (3,284 UM) | 1,532 UM | + 114% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$18 (419 UM) | 139 UM | + 202% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.64 (134 UM) | 79 UM | + 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$13 (303 UM) | 200 UM | + 51% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | NZ$862 (20,477 UM) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.48 (12 UM) | 8 UM | + 35% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$66 (1,562 UM) | 1,079 UM | + 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | NZ$40 (950 UM) | 63 UM | + 1405% | |
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TOTAL | + 85% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 138 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2025.
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