Nouakchott travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Nouakchott

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Nouakchott for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 26 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 8.7 per person
  • $ 1.7 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 654* (233142 MRO)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 68 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 3.2 per person
  • $ 4.3 per person

Total budget:

$ 1595* (568694 MRO)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 90 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 22 per person
  • $ 6 per person
  • $ 8.6 per person

Total budget:

$ 2258* (805168 MRO)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Nouakchott compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Nouakchott in 2024 is 53% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Nouakchott in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Nouakchott by expense type

Restaurant budget in Nouakchott

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Nouakchott is 46% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 5/person
($ 2.5 to $ 7.6)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 13/person
($ 12 to $ 20)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 6.6/person
($ 5.9 to $ 7.9)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.4/cup
($ 1.3 to $ 3.8)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.1/can
($ 1.9 to $ 2.1)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.5/bottle
($ 1.3 to $ 1.9)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Nouakchott

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Nouakchott is 62% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 36/night
($ 17 to $ 109)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 52/night
($ 20 to $ 102)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 84/night
($ 46 to $ 150)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 126/night
($ 80 to $ 212)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 294
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 55/night
($ 55 to $ 250)

89% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 507
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 40/month
($ 19 to $ 79)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 80/month
($ 42 to $ 160)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 126/month
($ 78 to $ 213)

33% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 190
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 64/month
($ 40 to $ 133)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225
Family room
Family room
$ 121/month
($ 57 to $ 225)

37% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 194

Supermarket food budget in Nouakchott

On average, the price of supermarket food in Nouakchott is 57% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.5)

31% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.3/500g
($ 0.2 to $ 0.3)

92% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 3.2)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.1/12 eggs
($ 0.9 to $ 3)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 4.9/kg
($ 3 to $ 6.9)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 4.4)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.3)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.3 to $ 1.3)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.8
($ 0.5 to $ 1)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Nouakchott

On average, the price of transport in Nouakchott is 18% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.4/ticket
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.3/km
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.7)

26% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.5
($ 0.5 to $ 1.3)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Car hire
Car hire
$ 72/24hrs
($ 62 to $ 113)

128% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32

Leisure activity budget in Nouakchott

On average, budget for leisure activities in Nouakchott is 68% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 4.3/ticket
($ 3.8 to $ 5)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Nouakchott

On average, shopping budget in Nouakchott is 66% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2.5/pack
($ 1.7 to $ 2.5)

75% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 19
($ 8.2 to $ 31)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 20
($ 7.5 to $ 25)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

London → Nouakchott
London → Nouakchott
London → Nouakchott
$ 781
(fair price: $ 668)
New York City → Nouakchott
New York City → Nouakchott
New York City → Nouakchott
$ 1096
(fair price: $ 934)
Montreal → Nouakchott
Montreal → Nouakchott
Montreal → Nouakchott
$ 1265
(fair price: $ 1045)
Manchester → Nouakchott
Manchester → Nouakchott
Manchester → Nouakchott
$ 865
(fair price: $ 740)
Dublin → Nouakchott
Dublin → Nouakchott
Dublin → Nouakchott
$ 821
(fair price: $ 711)

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About this information on the cost of living in Nouakchott

The information about the cost of living in Nouakchott shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Nouakchott was updated on 24-03-2024.

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