Cost of living in Mauritania compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 265% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritania is 265% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mauritania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 UM (Taka 300) | Taka 324 | - 7% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 100 UM (Taka 300) | Taka 492 | - 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 800 UM (Taka 2,402) | Taka 196 | + 1126% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 UM (Taka 210) | Taka 92 | + 127% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 133 UM (Taka 399) | Taka 135 | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 UM (Taka 1,501) | Taka 78 | + 1825% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 UM (Taka 1,802) | Taka 608 | + 196% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 700 UM (Taka 2,102) | Taka 223 | + 841% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 69 UM (Taka 208) | Taka 33 | + 536% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 UM (Taka 751) | Taka 384 | + 95% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Taka 1,406 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 50 UM (Taka 150) | Taka 111 | + 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 UM (Taka 102) | Taka 70 | + 46% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Mauritania is 36% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mauritania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,000 UM (Taka 90,087) | Taka 43,758 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,000 UM (Taka 60,058) | Taka 25,202 | + 138% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Taka 3,035 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,000 UM (Taka 66,063) | Taka 22,952 | + 188% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 18,549 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Taka 7,137 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 UM (Taka 1,501) | Taka 1,213 | + 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 UM (Taka 12,012) | Taka 31,061 | - 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 17,904 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Taka 417 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 UM (Taka 601) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritania is 4% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mauritania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 400 UM (Taka 1,201) | Taka 2,410 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Taka 3,066 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 6,410 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 4,273 | - | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritania is 7% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mauritania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 UM (Taka 6,005,770) | Taka 4,000,000 | + 50% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 UM (Taka 129) | Taka 107 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 UM (Taka 1,201) | Taka 2,440 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritania is 9% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mauritania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 UM (Taka 210) | Taka 285 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 UM (Taka 360) | Taka 513 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 UM (Taka 2,402) | Taka 1,500 | + 60% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 425 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 63 UM (Taka 188) | Taka 333 | - 44% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 100 UM (Taka 300) | Taka 376 | - 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 UM (Taka 300) | Taka 85 | + 253% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 UM (Taka 300) | Taka 89 | + 238% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Taka 445 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritania is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mauritania | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Taka 1,308 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 852 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,768 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Taka 2,051 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 999 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 UM (Taka 360) | Taka 248 | + 45% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 564 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 2.94 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 UM (Taka 3,003) | Taka 2,601 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 287 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 52% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 702 prices entered by 253 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
3.003
BDT
/
MRU
Cost of living in Mauritania is 52% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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