Cost of living in Mauritania compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 258% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritania is 258% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 491 UM (Taka 1,165) | Taka 230 | + 407% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 200 UM (Taka 475) | Taka 376 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 800 UM (Taka 1,900) | Taka 184 | + 934% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 57 UM (Taka 135) | Taka 79 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 133 UM (Taka 316) | Taka 105 | + 202% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 UM (Taka 1,188) | Taka 54 | + 2111% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 UM (Taka 1,425) | Taka 526 | + 171% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 700 UM (Taka 1,663) | Taka 159 | + 943% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 69 UM (Taka 165) | Taka 28 | + 485% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 UM (Taka 594) | Taka 442 | + 34% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Taka 1,461 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 70 UM (Taka 166) | Taka 102 | + 63% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 UM (Taka 81) | Taka 45 | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Mauritania is 24% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,000 UM (Taka 71,263) | Taka 64,159 | + 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 UM (Taka 35,631) | Taka 34,477 | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Taka 4,050 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Taka 39,073 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 22,885 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Taka 4,140 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,800 UM (Taka 4,276) | Taka 1,099 | + 289% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Taka 37,254 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 15,000 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Taka 411 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 UM (Taka 475) | Taka 621 | - 23% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Mauritania is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 1,987 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Taka 2,314 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 4,295 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Taka 4,454 | - | |
| Transportation | - 45% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritania is 45% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 UM (Taka 712,625) | Taka 3,080,790 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 UM (Taka 102) | Taka 94 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 UM (Taka 950) | Taka 1,477 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 46% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritania is 46% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 UM (Taka 166) | Taka 129 | + 29% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 UM (Taka 285) | Taka 491 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 UM (Taka 1,900) | Taka 1,039 | + 83% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 405 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Taka 230 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 200 UM (Taka 475) | Taka 411 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 UM (Taka 238) | Taka 82 | + 190% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 50 UM (Taka 119) | Taka 100 | + 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 UM (Taka 2,375) | Taka 240 | + 890% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritania is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 360 UM (Taka 855) | Taka 1,281 | - 33% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 958 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,373 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Taka 2,103 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 1,179 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 UM (Taka 285) | Taka 284 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 638 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Taka 1,420 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 258 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 46% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 921 prices entered by 240 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
2.375
BDT
/
MRU
Cost of living in Mauritania is 46% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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