- Cost of Living
- Mauritania
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mauritania compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 357% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritania is 357% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 763 UM (Taka 1,792) | Taka 329 | + 444% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 650 UM (Taka 1,528) | Taka 426 | + 258% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 500 UM (Taka 1,175) | Taka 173 | + 581% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5 UM (Taka 12) | Taka 73 | - 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 455 UM (Taka 1,069) | Taka 98 | + 989% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 230 UM (Taka 541) | Taka 58 | + 836% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 UM (Taka 1,410) | Taka 368 | + 283% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 700 UM (Taka 1,645) | Taka 147 | + 1018% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 300 UM (Taka 705) | Taka 24 | + 2816% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 UM (Taka 588) | Taka 342 | + 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Taka 2,486 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 70 UM (Taka 165) | Taka 101 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 UM (Taka 235) | Taka 46 | + 406% | |
| Housing | + 182% | |||
| Housing in Mauritania is 182% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 25,000 UM (Taka 58,751) | Taka 42,612 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,000 UM (Taka 35,250) | Taka 34,991 | + 1% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Taka 3,724 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 18,000 UM (Taka 42,301) | Taka 42,959 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Taka 25,756 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Taka 3,716 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 12,000 UM (Taka 28,200) | Taka 2,062 | + 1267% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Taka 43,935 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 14,666 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Taka 291 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 545 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Mauritania is in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 2,103 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Taka 2,596 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 4,703 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 4,026 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Mauritania is in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 3,281,160 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Taka 92 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,448 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 213% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritania is 213% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 297 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 476 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 UM (Taka 11,750) | Taka 1,238 | + 849% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Taka 370 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Taka 304 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 UM (Taka 2,820) | Taka 360 | + 682% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 UM (Taka 235) | Taka 87 | + 169% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Taka 110 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 UM (Taka 2,350) | Taka 320 | + 634% | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Mauritania is in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Taka 1,533 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 787 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 3,706 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Taka 2,759 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 1,315 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Taka 332 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 547 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 14 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Taka 2,557 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 229 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 248% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,358 prices entered by 356 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.350
BDT
/
MRU
Cost of living in Mauritania is 248% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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