Cost of living in Mauritania compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 349% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritania is 349% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 491 UM (R$ 77) | R$ 28 | + 173% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 200 UM (R$ 31) | R$ 27 | + 17% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 800 UM (R$ 125) | R$ 8 | + 1510% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 57 UM (R$ 9) | R$ 3.88 | + 130% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 133 UM (R$ 21) | R$ 8 | + 148% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 UM (R$ 78) | R$ 5.58 | + 1305% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 UM (R$ 94) | R$ 17 | + 441% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 700 UM (R$ 110) | R$ 7 | + 1422% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 69 UM (R$ 11) | R$ 4.55 | + 139% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 UM (R$ 39) | R$ 4.82 | + 713% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 38 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 70 UM (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 UM (R$ 5.35) | R$ 3.37 | + 59% | |
| Housing | + 36% | |||
| Housing in Mauritania is 36% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,000 UM (R$ 4,705) | R$ 3,095 | + 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 UM (R$ 2,353) | R$ 1,821 | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 493 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | R$ 2,061 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,276 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 357 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,800 UM (R$ 282) | R$ 79 | + 255% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | R$ 1,672 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 471 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 22 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 UM (R$ 31) | R$ 17 | + 84% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Mauritania is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 209 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 192 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 324 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 247 | - | |
| Transportation | - 43% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritania is 43% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 UM (R$ 47,052) | R$ 87,728 | - 46% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 UM (R$ 7) | R$ 4.45 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 UM (R$ 63) | R$ 223 | - 72% | |
| Personal Care | + 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritania is 20% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 UM (R$ 11) | R$ 16 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 UM (R$ 19) | R$ 41 | - 54% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 UM (R$ 125) | R$ 218 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 15 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 200 UM (R$ 31) | R$ 16 | + 101% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 UM (R$ 16) | R$ 5.97 | + 163% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 50 UM (R$ 8) | R$ 4.07 | + 93% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 UM (R$ 157) | R$ 43 | + 263% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritania is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 360 UM (R$ 56) | R$ 94 | - 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 52 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 219 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | R$ 183 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 25 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 UM (R$ 19) | R$ 11 | + 68% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,532 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.27 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | R$ 117 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 15,634 prices entered by 1,564 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritania is 57% more expensive than in Brazil
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