- Cost of Living
- Mauritania
- India
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mauritania compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 460% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritania is 460% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 763 UM (₨1,523) | ₨395 | + 285% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 650 UM (₨1,298) | ₨262 | + 396% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 500 UM (₨999) | ₨143 | + 601% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5 UM (₨10) | ₨51 | - 81% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 455 UM (₨909) | ₨71 | + 1177% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 230 UM (₨459) | ₨38 | + 1114% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 UM (₨1,198) | ₨200 | + 498% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 700 UM (₨1,398) | ₨139 | + 909% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 300 UM (₨599) | ₨25 | + 2332% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 UM (₨499) | ₨122 | + 309% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨832 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 70 UM (₨140) | ₨82 | + 71% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 UM (₨200) | ₨33 | + 510% | |
| Housing | + 236% | |||
| Housing in Mauritania is 236% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 25,000 UM (₨49,936) | ₨30,521 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,000 UM (₨29,961) | ₨20,593 | + 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨4,569 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 18,000 UM (₨35,954) | ₨24,265 | + 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ₨14,735 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ₨3,625 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 12,000 UM (₨23,969) | ₨803 | + 2884% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ₨33,889 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,502 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨395 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨582 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Mauritania is in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,439 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,720 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨3,791 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,948 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Mauritania is in India | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨879,468 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ₨78 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,373 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 189% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritania is 189% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨128 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨275 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 UM (₨9,987) | ₨1,366 | + 631% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ₨252 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨177 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 UM (₨2,397) | ₨227 | + 958% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 UM (₨200) | ₨131 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ₨71 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 UM (₨1,997) | ₨275 | + 627% | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Mauritania is in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨1,200 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨475 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,906 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,982 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨593 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨227 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨206 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ₨38,060 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨64 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,874 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨257 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 309% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 31,307 prices entered by 4,403 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
1.997
INR
/
MRU
Cost of living in Mauritania is 309% more expensive than in India
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