Cost of living in Mauritania compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 232% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritania is 232% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mauritania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 UM (Rp 41,636) | Rp 45,378 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 100 UM (Rp 41,636) | Rp 54,330 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 800 UM (Rp 333,087) | Rp 27,591 | + 1107% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 UM (Rp 29,145) | Rp 19,722 | + 48% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 133 UM (Rp 55,325) | Rp 26,707 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 UM (Rp 208,179) | Rp 18,501 | + 1025% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 UM (Rp 249,815) | Rp 56,542 | + 342% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 700 UM (Rp 291,451) | Rp 42,973 | + 578% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 69 UM (Rp 28,865) | Rp 22,558 | + 28% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 UM (Rp 104,090) | Rp 34,959 | + 198% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 337,317 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 50 UM (Rp 20,818) | Rp 20,426 | + 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 UM (Rp 14,195) | Rp 17,971 | - 21% | |
| Housing | - 11% | |||
| Housing in Mauritania is 11% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mauritania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,000 UM (Rp 12,490,756) | Rp 17,746,200 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,000 UM (Rp 8,327,171) | Rp 9,563,600 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 496,641 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,000 UM (Rp 9,159,888) | Rp 7,338,660 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 4,109,450 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 1,211,340 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 UM (Rp 208,179) | Rp 400,530 | - 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 UM (Rp 1,665,434) | Rp 4,056,150 | - 59% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,358,260 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 43,866 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 UM (Rp 83,272) | Rp 71,573 | + 16% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritania is 11% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mauritania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 400 UM (Rp 166,543) | Rp 624,572 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 439,901 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,223,050 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 1,298,040 | - | |
| Transportation | + 40% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritania is 40% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mauritania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 UM (Rp 832,717,087) | Rp 535,705,000 | + 55% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 UM (Rp 17,903) | Rp 11,904 | + 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 UM (Rp 166,543) | Rp 150,291 | + 11% | |
| Personal Care | + 17% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritania is 17% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mauritania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 UM (Rp 29,145) | Rp 36,367 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 UM (Rp 49,963) | Rp 60,467 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 UM (Rp 333,087) | Rp 313,421 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 130,123 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 63 UM (Rp 26,022) | Rp 19,595 | + 33% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 100 UM (Rp 41,636) | Rp 34,558 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 UM (Rp 41,636) | Rp 30,035 | + 39% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 UM (Rp 41,636) | Rp 15,580 | + 167% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 88,350 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 0% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritania is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Mauritania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Rp 216,012 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 104,481 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 2,274,680 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Rp 383,761 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 162,937 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 UM (Rp 49,963) | Rp 36,298 | + 38% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 40,791 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 12,194,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,029 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 UM (Rp 416,359) | Rp 496,553 | - 16% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 35,528 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 42% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 657 prices entered by 99 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 05, 2023.
Exchange rate:
416.359
IDR
/
MRU
Cost of living in Mauritania is 42% more expensive than in Indonesia
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