Cost of living in Mauritania compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 133% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritania is 133% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Mauritania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 UM (R$ 14) | R$ 39 | - 63% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 100 UM (R$ 14) | R$ 37 | - 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 800 UM (R$ 114) | R$ 12 | + 859% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 61 UM (R$ 9) | R$ 5.57 | + 55% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 133 UM (R$ 19) | R$ 13 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 UM (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 UM (R$ 85) | R$ 25 | + 239% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 700 UM (R$ 99) | R$ 12 | + 706% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 UM (R$ 5.68) | R$ 7 | - 16% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 UM (R$ 35) | R$ 6 | + 457% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 48 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 200 UM (R$ 28) | R$ 10 | + 181% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | R$ 4.42 | - | |
| Housing | + 24% | |||
| Housing in Mauritania is 24% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Mauritania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 UM (R$ 3,548) | R$ 4,111 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 UM (R$ 2,129) | R$ 2,687 | - 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,000 UM (R$ 568) | R$ 735 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,000 UM (R$ 3,122) | R$ 3,019 | + 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 2,047 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 514 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,500 UM (R$ 355) | R$ 89 | + 297% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 UM (R$ 568) | R$ 1,783 | - 68% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 UM (R$ 426) | R$ 635 | - 33% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 450 UM (R$ 64) | R$ 29 | + 116% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 22 | - | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritania is 17% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Mauritania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 400 UM (R$ 57) | R$ 282 | - 80% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 282 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 410 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 310 | - | |
| Transportation | - 17% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritania is 17% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Mauritania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 UM (R$ 283,826) | R$ 117,744 | + 141% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 49 UM (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 UM (R$ 57) | R$ 241 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritania is 25% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Mauritania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 160 UM (R$ 23) | R$ 21 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 UM (R$ 17) | R$ 48 | - 64% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 UM (R$ 114) | R$ 274 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 450 UM (R$ 64) | R$ 23 | + 181% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 63 UM (R$ 9) | R$ 14 | - 36% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 100 UM (R$ 14) | R$ 21 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 UM (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 89% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 UM (R$ 14) | R$ 6 | + 136% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 200 UM (R$ 28) | R$ 57 | - 50% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritania is 10% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Mauritania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 UM (R$ 43) | R$ 115 | - 63% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 60 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 242 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,200 UM (R$ 170) | R$ 240 | - 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 32 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 60 UM (R$ 9) | R$ 16 | - 48% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,574 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.31 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,600 UM (R$ 227) | R$ 142 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 80 UM (R$ 11) | R$ 12 | - 8% | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 14,917 prices entered by 1,510 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritania is 26% more expensive than in Brazil
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