Cost of living in Mauritania compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 361% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritania is 361% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mauritania | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 491 UM (₨1,068) | ₨330 | + 224% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 200 UM (₨435) | ₨293 | + 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 800 UM (₨1,741) | ₨163 | + 969% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 57 UM (₨124) | ₨54 | + 131% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 133 UM (₨289) | ₨82 | + 251% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 UM (₨1,088) | ₨41 | + 2573% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 UM (₨1,306) | ₨216 | + 505% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 700 UM (₨1,524) | ₨152 | + 901% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 69 UM (₨151) | ₨29 | + 423% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 UM (₨544) | ₨149 | + 266% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨766 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 70 UM (₨152) | ₨87 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 UM (₨74) | ₨35 | + 110% | |
| Housing | + 58% | |||
| Housing in Mauritania is 58% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mauritania | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,000 UM (₨65,295) | ₨31,400 | + 108% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 UM (₨32,647) | ₨20,122 | + 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨4,477 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨22,933 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨14,192 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨3,664 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,800 UM (₨3,918) | ₨511 | + 667% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨29,219 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨12,383 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨416 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 UM (₨435) | ₨320 | + 36% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Mauritania is about the same as in India | ||||
| Mauritania | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,328 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,564 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨3,571 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨3,002 | - | |
| Transportation | - 26% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritania is 26% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Mauritania | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 UM (₨652,945) | ₨980,422 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 UM (₨94) | ₨108 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 UM (₨871) | ₨1,414 | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 36% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritania is 36% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mauritania | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 UM (₨152) | ₨140 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 UM (₨261) | ₨303 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 UM (₨1,741) | ₨1,443 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨402 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨190 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 200 UM (₨435) | ₨248 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 UM (₨218) | ₨152 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 50 UM (₨109) | ₨72 | + 52% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 UM (₨2,176) | ₨373 | + 483% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritania is 4% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Mauritania | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 360 UM (₨784) | ₨1,357 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨595 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,516 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨2,086 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨594 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 UM (₨261) | ₨229 | + 14% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨175 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨46,652 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,530 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨244 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 71% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,544 prices entered by 970 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 20, 2022.
Exchange rate:
2.176
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Cost of living in Mauritania is 71% more expensive than in India
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