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🇲🇷Cost of Living in Nouakchott

Mauritania · Population: 1,200,000 · Cost Index: 28/100

Cost of Living in Nouakchott

Mauritania · Africa

Nouakchott is the capital and largest city of Mauritania, located on the Atlantic coast of the Sahara Desert. Founded in 1958 as a small village, it has grown rapidly into the country's political, economic, and cultural center.

1,200,000

Population

28

Cost Index

40

Safety Index

30

Quality of Life

Average Monthly Cost: $600 (single person, excluding rent)

Cost Breakdown

Housing

Avg: $362.50
1-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$320.00
1-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$180.00
3-Bedroom Apartment (City Center)(per month)
$600.00
3-Bedroom Apartment (Outside Center)(per month)
$350.00

Food & Groceries

Avg: $4.06
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant(per meal)
$3.00
Meal for 2 at Mid-Range Restaurant(per meal)
$20.00
McMeal at McDonald's(per meal)
$5.50
Milk (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.10
Bread (500g loaf)(per loaf)
$0.40
Rice (1 kg)(per kg)
$0.80
Eggs (12)(per dozen)
$1.60
Chicken Breast (1 kg)(per kg)
$4.50
Apples (1 kg)(per kg)
$2.50
Banana (1 kg)(per kg)
$1.20

Transportation

Avg: $3.46
Monthly Public Transit Pass(per month)
$15.00
One-Way Ticket (Local Transport)(per trip)
$0.25
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)(base fare)
$0.60
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)(per km)
$0.35
Gasoline (1 liter)(per liter)
$1.10

Utilities

Avg: $35.67
Basic Utilities (85m² Apartment)(per month)
$55.00
Mobile Phone Plan(per month)
$12.00
Internet (60 Mbps+)(per month)
$40.00

Healthcare

Avg: $10.00
Doctor Visit(per visit)
$10.00
Dentist Visit(per visit)
$15.00
Prescription Medicine (avg)(per prescription)
$5.00

Entertainment

Avg: $9.75
Fitness Club Monthly(per month)
$30.00
Cinema Ticket(per ticket)
$4.00
Cappuccino(per cup)
$2.00
Beer (0.5l) at Restaurant(per glass)
$3.00

Clothing

Avg: $40.00
Pair of Jeans (Levi's)(per pair)
$40.00
Summer Dress (Chain Store)(per item)
$20.00
Running Shoes (Nike, Adidas)(per pair)
$60.00

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Quick Facts

Currency
MRU
Language
Arabic
Cost Index
28/100
Safety Index
40/100
Quality of Life
30/100

Data last updated: 2026-01-15. Prices are approximate and shown in USD.