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Nouadhibou, Mauritania
Capital City

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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)
$900
Retiree Score
35.0
Safety Index
65.4
Healthcare
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With a population of 173,525, Nouadhibou is the second-largest city in Mauritania, but it's hardly an oasis. As a major hub for migrant smuggling, the city is plagued by corruption and criminality, making it a far cry from the idyllic coastal retreat some might imagine.

The port alone is a testament to Nouadhibou's gritty reality - a graveyard of over 300 scuttled ships, the result of shady officials accepting bribes to allow boat owners to dump their vessels. And the climate is no picnic either, with the city seeing virtually no rainfall and soaring temperatures year-round.

In short, Nouadhibou is a place for the hardy and the pragmatic, not the faint of heart. If you can navigate the bureaucratic headaches and safety concerns, it might just be the city for you.

Can I afford Nouadhibou?

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Nouadhibou

You could save

2,100/mo

Savings Rate70%

Monthly Costs

Rent $350
Living (Country Average Adjusted)$550

Attractiveness Scores

FIRE Score
(i)
70/100
Retiree Score
(i)
35/100
Lifestyle Score
(i)
50/100
💻Nomad Score
(i)
50/100
Meets Mauritania Digital Nomad Visa Income Rule.
65
Safety
0
Healthcare
100
Walkability
20
Nomad

Grocery Basket

Milk (1L) $1
Bread (loaf) *$1
Eggs (12) $2
Rice (1kg) *$1
Chicken (1kg) *$5

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Eating Out

Meal (Inexpensive) *$2
Meal (Mid-range) $17
Cappuccino $2
Water (0.33L) *$1

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo) *$74
Mobile Plan (mo) *$12
Gym (mo) *$21
Cinema Ticket *$6

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Housing

1BR Center (mo) $280
1BR Outside (mo) *$110
3BR Center (mo) $560
3BR Outside (mo) *$210

* Estimated based on regional averages.

🧳 Expat Life

English Proficiency
Limited
Expat Community
Small
Top Neighborhoods
Cansado
Best For
mining-engineers

Expat Life Notes

Iron-ore hub. expat presence is purely industrial and isolated.

Pros

  • ✓ Industry pay

Cons

  • ✗ Arid heat
  • ✗ Lack of services
  • ✗ Political sensitivity

🌐 Infrastructure & Lifestyle

Avg Internet
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Temperature
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Annual Rainfall
104 mm
Coworking Spaces
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Best Months to Visit
Feb, Apr, May, Dec

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions about Nouadhibou

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Nouadhibou has a population of approximately 173,525 people.

A single person can expect to spend around $875 per month in Nouadhibou, including rent. A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center costs approximately $350/month.

Nouadhibou is considered relatively safe, with a safety index of 65.4. As with any city abroad, expats should research specific neighborhoods before committing to a location.

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