Cost of living in Mauritania compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 247% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritania is 247% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 491 UM (Rp 196,993) | Rp 48,924 | + 303% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 200 UM (Rp 80,312) | Rp 55,115 | + 46% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 800 UM (Rp 321,248) | Rp 32,165 | + 899% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 57 UM (Rp 22,872) | Rp 20,580 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 133 UM (Rp 53,359) | Rp 25,337 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 UM (Rp 200,780) | Rp 17,064 | + 1077% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 UM (Rp 240,936) | Rp 61,721 | + 290% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 700 UM (Rp 281,092) | Rp 37,576 | + 648% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 69 UM (Rp 27,839) | Rp 19,651 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 UM (Rp 100,390) | Rp 33,333 | + 201% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 374,037 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 70 UM (Rp 28,109) | Rp 18,761 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 UM (Rp 13,691) | Rp 18,326 | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Mauritania is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,000 UM (Rp 12,046,807) | Rp 19,045,400 | - 37% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 UM (Rp 6,023,403) | Rp 10,096,300 | - 40% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 1,245,580 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Rp 7,203,760 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 4,313,490 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 979,539 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,800 UM (Rp 722,808) | Rp 329,516 | + 119% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 4,258,580 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 2,125,490 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 66,640 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 UM (Rp 80,312) | Rp 68,439 | + 17% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Mauritania is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 680,041 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 424,371 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,071,420 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 1,116,540 | - | |
| Transportation | - 37% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritania is 37% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 UM (Rp 120,468,067) | Rp 492,652,000 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 UM (Rp 17,267) | Rp 8,926 | + 93% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 UM (Rp 160,624) | Rp 228,023 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritania is 43% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 UM (Rp 28,109) | Rp 23,270 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 UM (Rp 48,187) | Rp 59,151 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 UM (Rp 321,248) | Rp 256,292 | + 25% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 80,956 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 22,650 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 200 UM (Rp 80,312) | Rp 44,295 | + 81% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 UM (Rp 40,156) | Rp 22,030 | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 50 UM (Rp 20,078) | Rp 12,336 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 UM (Rp 401,560) | Rp 89,053 | + 351% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritania is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 360 UM (Rp 144,562) | Rp 176,169 | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 105,763 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 650,328 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Rp 361,319 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 133,391 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 UM (Rp 48,187) | Rp 36,857 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 48,318 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 8,519,630 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,787 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 604,695 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 28,321 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 861 prices entered by 107 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
Exchange rate:
401.560
IDR
/
MRU
Cost of living in Mauritania is 39% more expensive than in Indonesia
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