Cost of living in Mauritania compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 183% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritania is 183% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Mauritania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 UM (R$ 14) | R$ 36 | - 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 100 UM (R$ 14) | R$ 34 | - 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 800 UM (R$ 111) | R$ 11 | + 878% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 UM (R$ 10) | R$ 5.83 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 133 UM (R$ 18) | R$ 12 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 UM (R$ 69) | R$ 8 | + 811% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 UM (R$ 83) | R$ 26 | + 220% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 700 UM (R$ 97) | R$ 9 | + 944% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 69 UM (R$ 10) | R$ 5.65 | + 70% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 UM (R$ 35) | R$ 6 | + 468% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 44 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 50 UM (R$ 7) | R$ 9 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 UM (R$ 4.73) | R$ 4.93 | - 4% | |
| Housing | + 4% | |||
| Housing in Mauritania is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Mauritania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,000 UM (R$ 4,165) | R$ 3,726 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,000 UM (R$ 2,777) | R$ 2,511 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 596 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,000 UM (R$ 3,055) | R$ 2,634 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,693 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | R$ 517 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 UM (R$ 69) | R$ 89 | - 22% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 UM (R$ 555) | R$ 2,001 | - 72% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 628 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | R$ 29 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 UM (R$ 28) | R$ 21 | + 35% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritania is 13% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Mauritania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 400 UM (R$ 56) | R$ 251 | - 78% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 247 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 410 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | R$ 305 | - | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritania is 11% 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$ 277,686) | R$ 115,820 | + 140% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 UM (R$ 5.97) | R$ 5.54 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 UM (R$ 56) | R$ 230 | - 76% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritania is 24% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Mauritania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 UM (R$ 10) | R$ 22 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 UM (R$ 17) | R$ 45 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 UM (R$ 111) | R$ 264 | - 58% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 23 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 63 UM (R$ 9) | R$ 13 | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 100 UM (R$ 14) | R$ 19 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 UM (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 81% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 UM (R$ 14) | R$ 5.28 | + 163% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 55 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritania is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Mauritania | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | R$ 113 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 67 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 210 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | R$ 197 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 29 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 UM (R$ 17) | R$ 12 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 4,212 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 UM (R$ 139) | R$ 125 | + 11% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,851 prices entered by 1,645 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritania is 25% more expensive than in Brazil
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