Cost of living in Serowe is 3% lower than in Nouakchott (without rent).
Rent in Serowe is 22% cheaper than in Nouakchott.
Cost of living including rent in Serowe is 12% lower than in Nouakchott.
Food in Serowe is 2% cheaper than in Nouakchott.
Transport in Serowe is 5% cheaper than in Nouakchott.
| Serowe | Nouakchott | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Serowe | Nouakchott | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
4.1 $ | 5.01 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 21 $ | 24.9 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 6.01 $ | 6.01 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.49 $ | 1.96 $ |
| Capuccino | 2.1 $ | 2.41 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.77 $ | 2.03 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.45 $ | 1.46 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 1.15 $ | 0.28 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.75 $ | 1.04 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.86 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.22 $ | 7.53 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.98 $ | 5.51 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.26 $ | 7.51 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.38 $ | 2.23 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.12 $ | 1.83 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.65 $ | 1.43 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.52 $ | 0.77 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.44 $ | 0.88 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.49 $ | 0.45 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.57 $ | 1.75 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 5.03 $ | 10.1 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.33 $ | 2.58 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 3.33 $ | 2.51 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.52 $ | 0.5 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 23.9 $ | 17.5 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.01 $ | 1.42 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 19.8 $ | 2.85 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 19.2 $ | 19.9 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 7.7 $ | 4.69 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 4.57 $ | 2.98 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.85 $ | 1.58 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 2.31 $ | 1.74 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
32.7 $ | 89.4 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
50.4 $ | 136 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
82.4 $ | 59.4 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 117 $ | 146 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 295 $ | 312 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 154 $ | 204 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 387 $ | 603 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 3,509 $ | 3,380 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 939 $ | 1,156 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 1,150 $ | 671 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 9.15 % | 12.97 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 25.1 $ | 87.6 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 6.81 $ | 4.42 $ |
| Haircut | 6.44 $ | 5.54 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 68.5 $ | 68.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 38.9 $ | 20.5 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 114 $ | 80.4 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 1,852 $ | 7,077 $ |