Cost of living in Mauritania compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 309% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritania is 309% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mauritania | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 UM (₨231) | ₨374 | - 38% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 100 UM (₨231) | ₨334 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 800 UM (₨1,847) | ₨169 | + 992% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 UM (₨162) | ₨58 | + 181% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 133 UM (₨307) | ₨93 | + 230% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 UM (₨1,154) | ₨39 | + 2879% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 UM (₨1,385) | ₨241 | + 476% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 700 UM (₨1,616) | ₨154 | + 949% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 69 UM (₨160) | ₨31 | + 422% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 UM (₨577) | ₨169 | + 242% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨775 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 50 UM (₨115) | ₨91 | + 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 UM (₨79) | ₨38 | + 109% | |
| Housing | + 30% | |||
| Housing in Mauritania is 30% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mauritania | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,000 UM (₨69,247) | ₨41,083 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,000 UM (₨46,164) | ₨24,693 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨5,319 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,000 UM (₨50,781) | ₨24,820 | + 105% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨15,319 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨5,835 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 UM (₨1,154) | ₨659 | + 75% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 UM (₨9,233) | ₨31,146 | - 70% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨11,787 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨556 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 UM (₨462) | ₨447 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritania is 7% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Mauritania | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 400 UM (₨923) | ₨2,463 | - 63% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,850 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨4,405 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨3,221 | - | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritania is 64% 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 (₨4,616,443) | ₨1,326,030 | + 248% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 UM (₨99) | ₨104 | - 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 UM (₨923) | ₨1,100 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritania is 7% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mauritania | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 UM (₨162) | ₨144 | + 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 UM (₨277) | ₨263 | + 5% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 UM (₨1,847) | ₨916 | + 102% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨412 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 63 UM (₨144) | ₨231 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 100 UM (₨231) | ₨281 | - 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 UM (₨231) | ₨175 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 UM (₨231) | ₨102 | + 127% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨312 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritania is about the same as in India | ||||
| Mauritania | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨1,442 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨601 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,460 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,961 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨720 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 UM (₨277) | ₨226 | + 23% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨180 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨50,214 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.43 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 UM (₨2,308) | ₨1,609 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨265 | - | |
| 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 7,826 prices entered by 1,239 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritania is 71% more expensive than in India
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