📉Cheapest priced cityNouadhibou$238 essentials/mo
📈Priciest priced cityNouakchott$521 essentials/mo
🏠Average 1-bed outside centre$124across 2 priced cities
🌍Nouadhibou vs the worldCheaper than 98%of the 976 priced cities we track
🛂Tourist stay signalA visa on arrival at Nouakchott for most nationalities, paid in euros in cash, plus a yellow fever certificate. As of 2026-09.
City-by-city monthly costs
Essentials are sourced rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining, and local transport. They are not a full lifestyle budget.
| Nouadhibou | $238 | 74.5 region | $98 | $64 | $57 | $68 | $0 | $15 | n/a |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nouakchott | $521 | 143.8 region | $149 | $217 | $89 | $73 | $188 | $22 | $567 |
Single person, USD. Data updated September 8, 2026.
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