Cost of living in Mauritania compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 60% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritania is 60% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 532 UM (Rp 205,089) | Rp 62,389 | + 229% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 200 UM (Rp 77,173) | Rp 50,984 | + 51% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 90 UM (Rp 34,746) | Rp 29,325 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 53 UM (Rp 20,465) | Rp 18,889 | + 8% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 63 UM (Rp 24,214) | Rp 26,350 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 26 UM (Rp 10,062) | Rp 15,739 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 UM (Rp 231,518) | Rp 69,458 | + 233% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 64 UM (Rp 24,538) | Rp 39,153 | - 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 23 UM (Rp 8,733) | Rp 19,538 | - 55% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 UM (Rp 96,466) | Rp 30,210 | + 219% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 433,415 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 63 UM (Rp 24,407) | Rp 15,764 | + 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 UM (Rp 7,717) | Rp 14,528 | - 47% | |
| Housing | + 156% | |||
| Housing in Mauritania is 156% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 UM (Rp 9,646,569) | Rp 13,652,300 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 UM (Rp 5,787,941) | Rp 7,261,930 | - 20% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 1,073,920 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,000 UM (Rp 6,945,529) | Rp 6,550,380 | + 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 3,577,050 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 660,848 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 12,000 UM (Rp 4,630,353) | Rp 281,571 | + 1544% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 3,961,170 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,567,420 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 225 UM (Rp 86,819) | Rp 52,955 | + 64% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 55,185 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Mauritania is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 658,752 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 531,171 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,095,930 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 911,737 | - | |
| Transportation | + 8% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritania is 8% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 432,423,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 38 UM (Rp 14,624) | Rp 9,131 | + 60% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 360,956 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 117% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritania is 117% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 32,065 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 138,988 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 UM (Rp 1,929,314) | Rp 257,547 | + 649% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 41,237 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 24,297 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 200 UM (Rp 77,173) | Rp 30,182 | + 156% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 UM (Rp 38,586) | Rp 19,131 | + 102% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 50 UM (Rp 19,293) | Rp 14,080 | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 UM (Rp 385,863) | Rp 66,998 | + 476% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritania is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 360 UM (Rp 138,911) | Rp 184,609 | - 25% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 105,675 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 359,301 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Rp 433,102 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 128,455 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 UM (Rp 46,304) | Rp 46,128 | + 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 51,877 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,699,010 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,406 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 588,150 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 22,910 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,365 prices entered by 187 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 20, 2020.
Exchange rate:
385.863
IDR
/
MRU
Cost of living in Mauritania is 76% more expensive than in Indonesia
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