- Cost of Living
- Mauritania
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mauritania compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 314% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritania is 314% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 763 UM (R$ 81) | R$ 28 | + 184% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 650 UM (R$ 69) | R$ 26 | + 169% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 500 UM (R$ 53) | R$ 7 | + 701% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5 UM (R$ 0.53) | R$ 3.26 | - 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 455 UM (R$ 48) | R$ 7 | + 586% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 230 UM (R$ 24) | R$ 4.66 | + 424% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 UM (R$ 64) | R$ 15 | + 333% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 700 UM (R$ 74) | R$ 5.60 | + 1225% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 300 UM (R$ 32) | R$ 3.26 | + 877% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 UM (R$ 27) | R$ 4.56 | + 481% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 40 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 70 UM (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 UM (R$ 11) | R$ 3.21 | + 230% | |
| Housing | + 150% | |||
| Housing in Mauritania is 150% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 25,000 UM (R$ 2,650) | R$ 3,152 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,000 UM (R$ 1,590) | R$ 1,954 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 575 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 18,000 UM (R$ 1,908) | R$ 2,124 | - 10% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | R$ 1,330 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | R$ 409 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 12,000 UM (R$ 1,272) | R$ 83 | + 1426% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | R$ 1,724 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 429 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 21 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Mauritania is in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 204 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | R$ 183 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 328 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 258 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Mauritania is in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 86,029 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | R$ 4.28 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 202 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 119% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritania is 119% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 46 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 UM (R$ 530) | R$ 237 | + 124% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | R$ 18 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 UM (R$ 127) | R$ 15 | + 767% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 UM (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 72% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | R$ 4.04 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 UM (R$ 106) | R$ 39 | + 171% | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Mauritania is in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | R$ 95 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 50 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 176 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | R$ 175 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 23 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 9 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | R$ 2,726 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.13 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | R$ 116 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 204% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 25,457 prices entered by 2,605 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.10600
BRL
/
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Cost of living in Mauritania is 204% more expensive than in Brazil
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