Cost of Living in Nouakchott
Average rent, food, transport, utilities, and salary data for Nouakchott, Mauritania.
Overall, the cost of living in Nouakchott is significantly below the New York City baseline (composite index 13 vs. a New York City baseline of 100). These are representative estimates, not live pricing — see our methodology.
Rent index (NYC=100)16
Groceries index14
Dining out index13
Transport index10
Utilities index12
Median annual salary$3,800
Minimum wage$0.40/hr
Est. monthly childcare$110
Est. monthly healthcare premium$20
YoY inflation5.0%
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