Cost of living in Mansa is 15% lower than in Nouakchott (without rent).
Rent in Mansa is 129% more expensive than in Nouakchott.
Cost of living including rent in Mansa is 50% higher than in Nouakchott.
Food in Mansa is 11% cheaper than in Nouakchott.
Transport in Mansa is 23% cheaper than in Nouakchott.
| Mansa | Nouakchott | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Mansa | Nouakchott | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.7 $ | 5.01 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 22 $ | 24.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 3.02 $ | 6.01 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.03 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.05 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.68 $ | 2.03 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.92 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.77 $ | 0.28 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.04 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.48 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.49 $ | 7.53 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.05 $ | 5.51 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5 $ | 7.51 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.74 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.5 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.97 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.96 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.6 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.41 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 0.93 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.39 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.77 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 1.87 $ | 2.51 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 1.55 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 38.3 $ | 17.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.09 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 9.32 $ | 2.85 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 20.8 $ | 19.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.01 $ | 4.69 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.56 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.26 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.15 $ | 1.74 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
53.5 $ | 89.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
81.3 $ | 136 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
34.8 $ | 59.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 654 $ | 146 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 824 $ | 312 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 454 $ | 204 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 400 $ | 603 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,943 $ | 3,380 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 9,817 $ | 1,156 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 135 $ | 671 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 21.04 % | 12.97 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 14.6 $ | 87.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 3.52 $ | 4.42 $ |
| Haircut | 4.76 $ | 5.54 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 62.3 $ | 68.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 25.7 $ | 20.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 176 $ | 80.4 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 5,816 $ | 7,077 $ |