Cost of living in Mauritania compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 192% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritania is 192% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mauritania | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 UM (₨216) | ₨429 | - 50% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 100 UM (₨216) | ₨363 | - 40% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 800 UM (₨1,730) | ₨179 | + 866% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 61 UM (₨132) | ₨61 | + 116% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 133 UM (₨287) | ₨102 | + 181% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 UM (₨216) | ₨44 | + 387% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 UM (₨1,297) | ₨251 | + 417% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 700 UM (₨1,514) | ₨194 | + 679% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 UM (₨86) | ₨41 | + 109% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 UM (₨541) | ₨162 | + 234% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨926 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 200 UM (₨432) | ₨92 | + 371% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | ₨41 | - | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Mauritania is 53% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mauritania | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 UM (₨54,057) | ₨45,895 | + 18% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 UM (₨32,434) | ₨29,581 | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,000 UM (₨8,649) | ₨5,552 | + 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,000 UM (₨47,570) | ₨29,565 | + 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨17,736 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨4,989 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,500 UM (₨5,406) | ₨731 | + 639% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 UM (₨8,649) | ₨26,612 | - 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 UM (₨6,487) | ₨12,652 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 450 UM (₨973) | ₨516 | + 89% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨523 | - | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritania is 8% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Mauritania | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 400 UM (₨865) | ₨2,400 | - 64% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,579 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨3,981 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,875 | - | |
| Transportation | + 24% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritania is 24% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mauritania | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 UM (₨4,324,546) | ₨1,738,230 | + 149% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 49 UM (₨106) | ₨104 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 UM (₨865) | ₨1,614 | - 46% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritania is 17% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mauritania | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 160 UM (₨346) | ₨89 | + 290% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 UM (₨259) | ₨217 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 UM (₨1,730) | ₨1,172 | + 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 450 UM (₨973) | ₨329 | + 196% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 63 UM (₨135) | ₨220 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 100 UM (₨216) | ₨302 | - 28% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 UM (₨216) | ₨195 | + 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 UM (₨216) | ₨95 | + 127% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 200 UM (₨432) | ₨322 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritania is about the same as in India | ||||
| Mauritania | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 UM (₨649) | ₨1,424 | - 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨604 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,842 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,200 UM (₨2,595) | ₨2,143 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨766 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 60 UM (₨130) | ₨240 | - 46% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨208 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨42,526 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨7 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,600 UM (₨3,460) | ₨1,579 | + 119% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 80 UM (₨173) | ₨272 | - 36% | |
| TOTAL | + 56% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 3,809 prices entered by 501 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritania is 56% more expensive than in India
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