Cost of living in Mauritania compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 77% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritania is 77% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 532 UM (Taka 1,265) | Taka 266 | + 376% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 200 UM (Taka 476) | Taka 345 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 90 UM (Taka 214) | Taka 165 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 53 UM (Taka 126) | Taka 75 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 63 UM (Taka 149) | Taka 113 | + 33% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 26 UM (Taka 62) | Taka 48 | + 31% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 UM (Taka 1,428) | Taka 567 | + 152% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 64 UM (Taka 151) | Taka 170 | - 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 23 UM (Taka 54) | Taka 26 | + 104% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 UM (Taka 595) | Taka 391 | + 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Taka 1,758 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 63 UM (Taka 151) | Taka 105 | + 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 UM (Taka 48) | Taka 40 | + 19% | |
| Housing | + 186% | |||
| Housing in Mauritania is 186% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 UM (Taka 59,510) | Taka 63,175 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 UM (Taka 35,706) | Taka 37,902 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Taka 3,909 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,000 UM (Taka 42,847) | Taka 40,867 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 18,408 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Taka 3,440 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 12,000 UM (Taka 28,565) | Taka 1,196 | + 2288% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Taka 36,941 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 15,539 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 225 UM (Taka 536) | Taka 434 | + 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 852 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Mauritania is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 1,999 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Taka 2,365 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 6,217 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 4,173 | - | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritania is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,828,290 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 38 UM (Taka 90) | Taka 96 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,639 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 115% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritania is 115% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 205 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 492 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 UM (Taka 11,902) | Taka 1,102 | + 980% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 345 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Taka 172 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 200 UM (Taka 476) | Taka 415 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 UM (Taka 238) | Taka 84 | + 183% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 50 UM (Taka 119) | Taka 137 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 UM (Taka 2,380) | Taka 167 | + 1328% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritania is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 360 UM (Taka 857) | Taka 1,163 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 890 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,107 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Taka 1,945 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 600 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 UM (Taka 286) | Taka 290 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 562 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 1.67 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Taka 1,882 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 271 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,424 prices entered by 217 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
Exchange rate:
2.380
BDT
/
MRU
Cost of living in Mauritania is 77% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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