Cost of living in Nouakchott is 21% higher than in Ali Sabieh (without rent).
Rent in Nouakchott is 23% more expensive than in Ali Sabieh.
Cost of living including rent in Nouakchott is 22% higher than in Ali Sabieh.
Food in Nouakchott is 15% more expensive than in Ali Sabieh.
Transport in Nouakchott is 92% more expensive than in Ali Sabieh.
| Nouakchott | Ali Sabieh | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Nouakchott | Ali Sabieh | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
5.01 $ | 3.99 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 24.9 $ | 22.6 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.01 $ | 5 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.96 $ | 1.82 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.41 $ | 1.85 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 2.03 $ | 0.68 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.46 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.28 $ | 0.81 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.04 $ | 1.19 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 2.24 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.53 $ | 7.09 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 5.51 $ | 4.33 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 7.51 $ | 7.32 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.23 $ | 2.16 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.83 $ | 1.29 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.43 $ | 1.61 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.77 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.88 $ | 1.07 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.45 $ | 0.38 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.75 $ | 1.33 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 10.1 $ | 7.68 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 2.58 $ | 1.41 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.51 $ | 2.82 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.5 $ | 0.48 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 17.5 $ | 19 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.42 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 2.85 $ | 7.43 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 19.9 $ | 20.3 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 4.69 $ | 4.1 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.98 $ | 3.15 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.58 $ | 1.56 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.74 $ | 1.31 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
89.4 $ | 41 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
136 $ | 63.2 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
59.4 $ | 26.1 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 146 $ | 168 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 312 $ | 333 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 204 $ | 236 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 603 $ | 480 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,380 $ | 1,438 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 1,156 $ | 868 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 671 $ | 433 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.97 % | 11.86 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 87.6 $ | 23.7 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.42 $ | 4.68 $ |
| Haircut | 5.54 $ | 4.66 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 68.8 $ | 68.3 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 20.5 $ | 33.9 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 80.4 $ | 141 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 7,077 $ | 4,122 $ |