Cost of living in Mauritania compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 160% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritania is 160% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Mauritania | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 UM (20元) | 46元 | - 57% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 100 UM (20元) | 40元 | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 800 UM (158元) | 16元 | + 903% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 UM (14元) | 18元 | - 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 133 UM (26元) | 19元 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 UM (99元) | 11元 | + 817% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 UM (119元) | 62元 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 700 UM (139元) | 15元 | + 798% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 69 UM (14元) | 6元 | + 119% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 UM (49元) | 7元 | + 575% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 116元 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 50 UM (10元) | 9元 | + 15% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 UM (7元) | 16元 | - 59% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Mauritania is 37% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mauritania | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,000 UM (5,937元) | 15,641元 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,000 UM (3,958元) | 9,134元 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 405元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,000 UM (4,354元) | 7,815元 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 4,294元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 249元 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 UM (99元) | 114元 | - 13% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 UM (792元) | 1,086元 | - 27% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 589元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 39元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 UM (40元) | 51元 | - 22% | |
| Clothes | - 20% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritania is 20% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mauritania | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 400 UM (79元) | 524元 | - 85% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 247元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 629元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 843元 | - | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritania is 12% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Mauritania | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 UM (395,782元) | 161,247元 | + 145% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 UM (9元) | 9元 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 UM (79元) | 204元 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritania is 33% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mauritania | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 UM (14元) | 39元 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 UM (24元) | 27元 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 UM (158元) | 391元 | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 53元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 63 UM (12元) | 33元 | - 63% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 100 UM (20元) | 34元 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 UM (20元) | 13元 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 UM (20元) | 15元 | + 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 74元 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritania is 8% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mauritania | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 265元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 110元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,294元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 348元 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 79元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 UM (24元) | 29元 | - 19% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 18元 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,321元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.20元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 UM (198元) | 410元 | - 52% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 24元 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,335 prices entered by 137 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2023.
Exchange rate:
0.19789
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Cost of living in Mauritania is 9% more expensive than in China
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