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Timbuktu vs Nema

Timbuktu, Mali compared with Nema, Mauritania: cost of living, scores, climate and more.

At a glance

At a glance
ML Timbuktu MR Nema
Country Mali Mauritania
Nomad score 2.9 / 10 3.1 / 10
Cost of living $694 / mo $1,449 / mo
Internet speed Data unavailable Data unavailable
Weather now 34° / 27°C 34° / 26°C
Air quality (AQI) 94 Moderate 88 Moderate
Community votes 0 0 0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
ML Timbuktu MR Nema
Average high 36°C 36.3°C
Average low 23.7°C 24.9°C
Precipitation 8 mm / mo 9 mm / mo
Sunshine 309 h / mo 313 h / mo
Humidity 25% 26%
Rain days 1.2 / mo 1.5 / mo
Wind speed 22.4 km/h 26.2 km/h

ML Timbuktu · average high by month

MR Nema · average high by month

Air quality

Air quality
ML Timbuktu MR Nema
US AQI 94 88
PM2.5 23.6 µg/m³ 21.7 µg/m³
PM10 75.7 µg/m³ 62.9 µg/m³
Ozone 51 µg/m³ 42 µg/m³
UV index 0 0

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
ML Timbuktu MR Nema
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption 0.3 0.8
Local Payment Services 1.2 1.9
Startup Scene 0.6 1.3

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
ML Timbuktu MR Nema
Air Conditioning 2.1 4.3
Green Spaces 1.3 1.5
Natural Disaster Risk 5.5 7.7
Noise Pollution 6.3 6.8
Seasonal Variety 2.1 1.1
Weather 1.7 4.7

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
ML Timbuktu MR Nema
Mobile Network Coverage 2.8 2.6
Power Grid Reliability 2.0 2.4
Public WiFi Availability 1.3 0.8
VPN Reliability 2.9 4.3

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
ML Timbuktu MR Nema
Accommodation Cost 8.1 8.7
Cost of Living 8.0 9.0
Currency Stability 6.3 2.8
Entertainment Cost 6.1 5.1
Food & Groceries 7.8 8.5
Gym Membership Cost 4.7 2.0
Transportation Cost 6.5 6.8

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
ML Timbuktu MR Nema
Culture 7.5 2.6
Indoors Fun 2.1 1.2
Language Learning Opportunities 3.6 2.2
Local Experiences & Tours 4.4 2.3
Nightlife 1.4 0.8
Outdoors & Nature 5.5 4.1

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
ML Timbuktu MR Nema
Nomad Events & Meetups 0.5 0.4
Nomad Friendly 1.4 1.1
Online Community Presence 0.4 0.3

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
ML Timbuktu MR Nema
Cafes with WiFi 0.6 0.5
Coworking Spaces Availability 0.0 0.1
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes 0.3 0.2
Digital Nomad Popularity 0.1 0.2
Internet Speed 2.1 1.3
Local SIM Card Availability 3.5 2.7

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
ML Timbuktu MR Nema
Fitness Facilities 1.3 1.1
Food Scene 3.1 1.8
Healthy Food Options 2.1 1.4
Yoga Studios 0.7 0.4

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
ML Timbuktu MR Nema
Healthcare 1.6 2.2
Healthcare Affordability 4.8 6.3
Healthcare Quality 1.5 2.0

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
ML Timbuktu MR Nema
Digital Nomad Visa Availability 0.1 0.2
Ease of Business Registration 1.9 1.7
Ease of Opening Bank Account 1.9 1.5
Freedom of Speech 2.4 2.1
Political Stability 1.0 2.8
Tax Friendliness 3.1 3.5
Visa Ease 2.4 1.9

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
ML Timbuktu MR Nema
Air Quality 4.1 3.3
Cleanliness 2.8 3.5
Environmental Quality 4.0 2.3
Family Friendly 2.5 2.0
Language Barrier 3.0 2.3
Work-Life Balance 3.2 2.3

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
ML Timbuktu MR Nema
Female Friendly 1.4 2.8
Racial Tolerance 3.2 4.1
Safety 0.9 2.9

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
ML Timbuktu MR Nema
Airport Connectivity 1.8 2.4
Cycling 2.3 2.0
Intercity Travel Options 1.2 1.7
Public Transit 1.2 1.2
Ride-sharing Services 0.3 0.5
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability 0.7 1.1
Walkability 3.7 3.0

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
ML Timbuktu MR Nema
Coworking Quality 0.6 0.1
Freelance Ecosystem 1.1 0.4
Networking Opportunities 1.2 0.3
Remote Job Opportunities 1.3 0.4
Time Zone Favorability 6.0 5.2

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
ML Timbuktu MR Nema
Jeans $26 per pair $50 per pair
Summer Dress $21 per dress $37 per dress
Running Shoes $62 per pair $100 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
ML Timbuktu MR Nema
Dining Out $18 per month $60 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
ML Timbuktu MR Nema
Cinema Ticket $8.79 per ticket $7.49 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
ML Timbuktu MR Nema
Coffee $1.76 per cup $1.00 per cup
Beer $2.64 per pint $2.00 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $4.39 per meal $3.00 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) $35 per meal $37 per meal
Fast Food Combo $7.03 per meal $6.24 per meal
Apples $3.52 per kg $1.50 per kg
Bread $0.53 per loaf $0.37 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle) $0.88 per bottle $0.62 per bottle
Milk $2.11 per liter $1.25 per liter
Rice $1.41 per kg $1.00 per kg
Chicken Fillets $7.91 per kg $6.24 per kg
Beef $11 per kg $9.99 per kg
Wine (Mid-range) $14 per bottle $12 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
ML Timbuktu MR Nema
Groceries $53 per month $100 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
ML Timbuktu MR Nema
Health Insurance $8.79 per month $12 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
ML Timbuktu MR Nema
Doctor Visit (GP) $26 per visit $25 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds) $8.79 per purchase $7.49 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
ML Timbuktu MR Nema
Housing $88 per month $150 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $114 per month $125 per month
Airbnb (1 month) $352 per month $624 per month
Coworking Space $62 per month $75 per month
Coliving Space $211 per month $300 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
ML Timbuktu MR Nema
Internet & Mobile $8.79 per month $62 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
ML Timbuktu MR Nema
Leisure Activities $8.79 per month $12 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
ML Timbuktu MR Nema
Haircut $7.03 per visit $7.49 per visit
Laundry $5.27 per kg $5.00 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
ML Timbuktu MR Nema
Mobile Plan $18 per month $20 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $62 per month $75 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) $5.27 one-time $5.00 one-time
Gym Membership $35 per month $50 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend) $18 per hour $12 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
ML Timbuktu MR Nema
Transportation $18 per month $50 per month
Taxi Start $1.76 per trip $2.50 per trip
Taxi per km $0.88 per km $1.25 per km
Monthly Transport Pass $26 per month $37 per month
Ride-hailing (5km) $5.27 per trip $8.74 per trip
Gasoline $1.23 per liter $1.50 per liter
Scooter Rental $18 per month $12 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
ML Timbuktu MR Nema
Utilities $26 per month $37 per month