Cost of living in Mauritania compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 76% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritania is 76% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 532 UM (R$ 65) | R$ 29 | + 128% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 200 UM (R$ 25) | R$ 25 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 90 UM (R$ 11) | R$ 7 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 53 UM (R$ 7) | R$ 3.31 | + 97% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 63 UM (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 26 UM (R$ 3.21) | R$ 5.58 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 UM (R$ 74) | R$ 16 | + 375% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 64 UM (R$ 8) | R$ 5.95 | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 23 UM (R$ 2.78) | R$ 4.00 | - 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 UM (R$ 31) | R$ 4.53 | + 579% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 39 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 63 UM (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 UM (R$ 2.46) | R$ 3.31 | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 184% | |||
| Housing in Mauritania is 184% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 UM (R$ 3,073) | R$ 3,239 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 UM (R$ 1,844) | R$ 1,910 | - 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 564 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,000 UM (R$ 2,213) | R$ 2,037 | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,338 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 343 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 12,000 UM (R$ 1,475) | R$ 79 | + 1768% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | R$ 1,537 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 428 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 225 UM (R$ 28) | R$ 23 | + 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Mauritania is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 199 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 171 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 306 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 243 | - | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritania is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 88,717 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 38 UM (R$ 4.66) | R$ 4.35 | + 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 212 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 72% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritania is 72% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 18 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | R$ 43 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 UM (R$ 615) | R$ 241 | + 155% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 200 UM (R$ 25) | R$ 15 | + 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 UM (R$ 12) | R$ 5.27 | + 133% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 50 UM (R$ 6) | R$ 3.66 | + 68% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 UM (R$ 123) | R$ 37 | + 230% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritania is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 360 UM (R$ 44) | R$ 100 | - 56% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 51 | - | |
| 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$ 177 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 23 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 UM (R$ 15) | R$ 9 | + 64% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 2,764 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.17 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | R$ 114 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12,386 prices entered by 1,231 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.12292
BRL
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Cost of living in Mauritania is 77% more expensive than in Brazil
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