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Cost of living in Mauritania compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 142% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritania is 142% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 763 UM (Taka 1,806) | Taka 303 | + 496% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 650 UM (Taka 1,540) | Taka 420 | + 267% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 90 UM (Taka 213) | Taka 237 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 38 UM (Taka 90) | Taka 76 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 50 UM (Taka 118) | Taka 106 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 UM (Taka 65) | Taka 59 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 UM (Taka 1,421) | Taka 355 | + 301% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 70 UM (Taka 166) | Taka 154 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 300 UM (Taka 711) | Taka 25 | + 2705% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 UM (Taka 592) | Taka 393 | + 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Taka 1,924 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 70 UM (Taka 166) | Taka 102 | + 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 15 UM (Taka 36) | Taka 50 | - 27% | |
| Housing | + 212% | |||
| Housing in Mauritania is 212% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 25,000 UM (Taka 59,217) | Taka 39,704 | + 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,000 UM (Taka 35,530) | Taka 34,418 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Taka 3,564 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 18,000 UM (Taka 42,636) | Taka 40,143 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Taka 22,336 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Taka 3,597 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 12,000 UM (Taka 28,424) | Taka 1,468 | + 1837% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Taka 40,792 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 12,653 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 225 UM (Taka 533) | Taka 317 | + 68% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 563 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Mauritania is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 2,187 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Taka 2,145 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 4,980 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 3,868 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Mauritania is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,393,140 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Taka 87 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 3,138 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 128% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritania is 128% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 272 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Taka 579 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 UM (Taka 11,843) | Taka 1,088 | + 988% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Taka 319 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Taka 319 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 200 UM (Taka 474) | Taka 385 | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 UM (Taka 237) | Taka 92 | + 158% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 50 UM (Taka 118) | Taka 117 | + 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 UM (Taka 2,369) | Taka 270 | + 777% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritania is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Taka 1,216 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 736 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,511 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Taka 2,227 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 1,143 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 UM (Taka 284) | Taka 322 | - 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 420 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 13 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Taka 1,592 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 224 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 127% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,756 prices entered by 309 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 24, 2019.
Exchange rate:
2.369
BDT
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MRU
Cost of living in Mauritania is 127% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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