Cost of living in Mauritania compared to India
Currency:
| Food | + 348% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritania is 348% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 491 UM (₨1,003) | ₨377 | + 166% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 200 UM (₨409) | ₨294 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 800 UM (₨1,636) | ₨142 | + 1055% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 57 UM (₨116) | ₨52 | + 122% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 133 UM (₨272) | ₨73 | + 272% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 UM (₨1,022) | ₨36 | + 2726% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 UM (₨1,227) | ₨227 | + 440% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 700 UM (₨1,431) | ₨139 | + 926% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 69 UM (₨142) | ₨31 | + 360% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 UM (₨511) | ₨132 | + 286% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨772 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 70 UM (₨143) | ₨86 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 UM (₨70) | ₨36 | + 94% | |
| Housing | + 47% | |||
| Housing in Mauritania is 47% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,000 UM (₨61,337) | ₨33,314 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 UM (₨30,668) | ₨19,892 | + 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨4,541 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨19,031 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨12,492 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨3,334 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,800 UM (₨3,680) | ₨676 | + 444% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ₨29,555 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨10,444 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨411 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 UM (₨409) | ₨211 | + 94% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Mauritania is about the same as in India | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,314 | - | |
| 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) | - | ₨3,601 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨2,719 | - | |
| Transportation | - 16% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritania is 16% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 UM (₨613,370) | ₨918,724 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 UM (₨88) | ₨80 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 UM (₨818) | ₨1,156 | - 29% | |
| Personal Care | + 53% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritania is 53% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 UM (₨143) | ₨100 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 UM (₨245) | ₨212 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 UM (₨1,636) | ₨624 | + 162% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨316 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ₨161 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 200 UM (₨409) | ₨254 | + 61% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 UM (₨204) | ₨140 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 50 UM (₨102) | ₨68 | + 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 UM (₨2,045) | ₨239 | + 754% | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritania is about the same as in India | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 360 UM (₨736) | ₨1,195 | - 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨471 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,633 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨1,629 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨568 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 UM (₨245) | ₨193 | + 27% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨189 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨36,202 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨5.27 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ₨1,589 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨271 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 79% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 11,176 prices entered by 2,109 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 27, 2021.
Exchange rate:
2.045
INR
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MRU
Cost of living in Mauritania is 79% more expensive than in India
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