Cost of living in Mauritania compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 169% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritania is 169% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mauritania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 UM (Rp 41,730) | Rp 62,394 | - 33% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 100 UM (Rp 41,730) | Rp 60,225 | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 800 UM (Rp 333,837) | Rp 32,593 | + 924% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 61 UM (Rp 25,455) | Rp 24,570 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 133 UM (Rp 55,449) | Rp 31,337 | + 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 UM (Rp 41,730) | Rp 14,750 | + 183% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 UM (Rp 250,377) | Rp 72,901 | + 243% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 700 UM (Rp 292,107) | Rp 45,403 | + 543% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 UM (Rp 16,692) | Rp 22,376 | - 25% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 UM (Rp 104,324) | Rp 32,966 | + 216% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 344,694 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 200 UM (Rp 83,459) | Rp 18,943 | + 341% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | Rp 15,178 | - | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Mauritania is 7% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mauritania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 UM (Rp 10,432,392) | Rp 20,348,700 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 UM (Rp 6,259,435) | Rp 11,729,200 | - 47% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,000 UM (Rp 1,669,183) | Rp 1,724,710 | - 3% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,000 UM (Rp 9,180,505) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 4,597,950 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 1,423,880 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,500 UM (Rp 1,043,239) | Rp 378,883 | + 175% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 UM (Rp 1,669,183) | Rp 3,205,730 | - 48% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 UM (Rp 1,251,887) | Rp 1,931,010 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 450 UM (Rp 187,783) | Rp 91,402 | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 83,441 | - | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritania is 12% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mauritania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 400 UM (Rp 166,918) | Rp 651,126 | - 74% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 458,661 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,449,070 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 1,296,520 | - | |
| Transportation | + 36% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritania is 36% 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 834,591,396) | Rp 504,781,000 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 49 UM (Rp 20,447) | Rp 12,092 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 UM (Rp 166,918) | Rp 199,904 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritania is 27% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mauritania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 160 UM (Rp 66,767) | Rp 22,456 | + 197% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 UM (Rp 50,075) | Rp 96,147 | - 48% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 UM (Rp 333,837) | Rp 264,826 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 450 UM (Rp 187,783) | Rp 66,604 | + 182% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 63 UM (Rp 26,081) | Rp 26,592 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 100 UM (Rp 41,730) | Rp 33,023 | + 26% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 UM (Rp 41,730) | Rp 27,953 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 UM (Rp 41,730) | Rp 21,349 | + 95% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 200 UM (Rp 83,459) | Rp 84,361 | - 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritania is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Mauritania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 UM (Rp 125,189) | Rp 261,890 | - 52% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 96,262 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 496,791 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,200 UM (Rp 500,755) | Rp 397,663 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 149,637 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 60 UM (Rp 25,038) | Rp 38,785 | - 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 50,891 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,922,760 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,388 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,600 UM (Rp 667,673) | Rp 433,566 | + 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 80 UM (Rp 33,384) | Rp 43,715 | - 24% | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 393 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 13, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritania is 40% more expensive than in Indonesia
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