Cost of living in Mauritania compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 154% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritania is 154% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Mauritania | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 UM (18元) | 42元 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 100 UM (18元) | 39元 | - 53% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 800 UM (146元) | 14元 | + 914% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 61 UM (11元) | 14元 | - 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 133 UM (24元) | 16元 | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 UM (18元) | 10元 | + 76% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 UM (109元) | 50元 | + 118% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 700 UM (127元) | 16元 | + 685% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 UM (7元) | 6元 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 UM (45元) | 6元 | + 611% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 89元 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 200 UM (36元) | 8元 | + 340% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 13元 | - | |
| Housing | - 12% | |||
| Housing in Mauritania is 12% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mauritania | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 UM (4,549元) | 12,713元 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 UM (2,729元) | 5,917元 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,000 UM (728元) | 450元 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,000 UM (4,003元) | 6,564元 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 3,518元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 296元 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,500 UM (455元) | 100元 | + 357% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 UM (728元) | 1,460元 | - 50% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 UM (546元) | 553元 | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 450 UM (82元) | 43元 | + 91% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 55元 | - | |
| Clothes | - 19% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritania is 19% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mauritania | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 400 UM (73元) | 418元 | - 83% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 302元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 553元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 705元 | - | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritania is about the same as in China | ||||
| Mauritania | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 UM (363,918元) | 148,726元 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 49 UM (9元) | 8元 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 UM (73元) | 228元 | - 68% | |
| Personal Care | - 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritania is 42% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mauritania | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 160 UM (29元) | 42元 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 UM (22元) | 59元 | - 63% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 UM (146元) | 114元 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 450 UM (82元) | 67元 | + 22% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 63 UM (11元) | 57元 | - 80% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 100 UM (18元) | 25元 | - 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 UM (18元) | 6元 | + 195% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 UM (18元) | 13元 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 200 UM (36元) | 85元 | - 57% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritania is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mauritania | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 UM (55元) | 178元 | - 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 105元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,179元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,200 UM (218元) | 320元 | - 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 81元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 60 UM (11元) | 28元 | - 60% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 19元 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,924元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.34元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,600 UM (291元) | 412元 | - 29% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 80 UM (15元) | 25元 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 14% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 769 prices entered by 117 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritania is 14% more expensive than in China
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