Cost of living in Mauritania compared to China
Currency:
| Food | + 184% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritania is 184% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 491 UM (89元) | 55元 | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 200 UM (36元) | 37元 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 800 UM (146元) | 16元 | + 834% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 57 UM (10元) | 13元 | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 133 UM (24元) | 14元 | + 73% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 UM (91元) | 8元 | + 973% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 UM (109元) | 55元 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 700 UM (127元) | 13元 | + 909% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 69 UM (13元) | 7元 | + 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 UM (46元) | 6元 | + 625% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 118元 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 70 UM (13元) | 9元 | + 44% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 UM (6元) | 10元 | - 36% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Mauritania is 7% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,000 UM (5,464元) | 7,653元 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 UM (2,732元) | 4,318元 | - 37% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 406元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 6,872元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 4,142元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 280元 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,800 UM (328元) | 86元 | + 282% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 2,085元 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 605元 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 46元 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 UM (36元) | 41元 | - 11% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Mauritania is about the same as in China | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 390元 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 208元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 578元 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 553元 | - | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritania is 42% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 UM (54,637元) | 160,747元 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 UM (8元) | 6元 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 UM (73元) | 173元 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritania is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 UM (13元) | 29元 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 UM (22元) | 36元 | - 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 UM (146元) | 440元 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 31元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 38元 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 200 UM (36元) | 35元 | + 4% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 UM (18元) | 9元 | + 97% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 50 UM (9元) | 11元 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 UM (182元) | 81元 | + 124% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritania is 14% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 360 UM (66元) | 206元 | - 68% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 96元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 818元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 418元 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 67元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 UM (22元) | 34元 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 32元 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,185元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.64元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 481元 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 22元 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,903 prices entered by 199 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 16, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.18212
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Cost of living in Mauritania is 28% more expensive than in China
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