Cost of living in Mauritania compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 111% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritania is 111% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 532 UM (₨1,074) | ₨388 | + 177% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 200 UM (₨404) | ₨281 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 90 UM (₨182) | ₨141 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 53 UM (₨107) | ₨52 | + 104% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 63 UM (₨127) | ₨72 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 26 UM (₨53) | ₨37 | + 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 UM (₨1,212) | ₨214 | + 467% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 64 UM (₨128) | ₨140 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 23 UM (₨46) | ₨28 | + 61% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 UM (₨505) | ₨127 | + 297% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨825 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 63 UM (₨128) | ₨84 | + 51% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 UM (₨40) | ₨35 | + 14% | |
| Housing | + 260% | |||
| Housing in Mauritania is 260% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 UM (₨50,495) | ₨31,177 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 UM (₨30,297) | ₨20,116 | + 51% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨4,308 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,000 UM (₨36,356) | ₨23,440 | + 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨13,618 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨3,250 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 12,000 UM (₨24,238) | ₨743 | + 3164% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨30,078 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,522 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 225 UM (₨454) | ₨379 | + 20% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ₨325 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Mauritania is about the same as in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,357 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,543 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨3,755 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,819 | - | |
| Transportation | + 0% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritania is about the same as in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨930,451 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 38 UM (₨77) | ₨76 | + 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ₨1,216 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 104% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritania is 104% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨106 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ₨211 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 UM (₨10,099) | ₨975 | + 936% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨248 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨173 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 200 UM (₨404) | ₨242 | + 67% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 UM (₨202) | ₨152 | + 33% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 50 UM (₨101) | ₨69 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 UM (₨2,020) | ₨243 | + 731% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritania is 4% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 360 UM (₨727) | ₨1,179 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨467 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,718 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,945 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨686 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 UM (₨242) | ₨220 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨228 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨34,436 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.67 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,918 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨243 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 100% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 18,519 prices entered by 2,286 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 25, 2020.
Exchange rate:
2.020
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Cost of living in Mauritania is 100% more expensive than in India
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