Capital city, Mauritania
Cost of living in Nouakchott
How much a month costs in Nouakchott
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $500–876 (UM20,000–35,000).
Prices in Nouakchott
Typical 2026 ranges in MRU, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | MRU | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | UM10,000–25,000 | $250–626 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | UM5,000–12,000 | $125–300 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | UM1,500–4,000 | $38–100 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | UM60–150 | $1.5–3.8 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | UM250–600 | $6.3–15.0 |
| Cappuccino | UM40–100 | $1.0–2.5 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | UM5–15 | $0.13–0.38 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | UM50–150 | $1.3–3.8 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | UM800–2,000 | $20–50 |
Value for money: 83/100
A value score of 83/100 means Nouakchott gives more quality of life per dollar than 82% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 40/100.
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Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Nouakchott?
About $200–325 on a lean budget, $500–876 for a comfortable month and $1,130–2,000 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Nouakchott?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs UM10,000–25,000 ($250–626) a month in the center and UM5,000–12,000 ($125–300) outside it.
How much does food cost in Nouakchott?
A local meal is UM60–150 ($1.5–3.8); a mid-range restaurant is UM250–600 ($6.3–15.0) per person.
Is Mauritania expensive?
Prices in Mauritania are about 31% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.