- Cost of Living
- Mauritania
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mauritania compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 332% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritania is 332% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 763 UM (Rp 303,953) | Rp 65,531 | + 364% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 650 UM (Rp 259,108) | Rp 49,511 | + 423% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 500 UM (Rp 199,314) | Rp 30,885 | + 545% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5 UM (Rp 1,993) | Rp 18,934 | - 89% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 455 UM (Rp 181,415) | Rp 22,695 | + 699% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 230 UM (Rp 91,684) | Rp 14,388 | + 537% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 UM (Rp 239,176) | Rp 60,646 | + 294% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 700 UM (Rp 279,039) | Rp 37,954 | + 635% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 300 UM (Rp 119,588) | Rp 18,653 | + 541% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 UM (Rp 99,657) | Rp 31,286 | + 219% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 371,771 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 70 UM (Rp 27,904) | Rp 18,926 | + 47% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 UM (Rp 39,863) | Rp 15,260 | + 161% | |
| Housing | + 144% | |||
| Housing in Mauritania is 144% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 25,000 UM (Rp 9,965,686) | Rp 13,096,300 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,000 UM (Rp 5,979,412) | Rp 8,155,000 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 887,496 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 18,000 UM (Rp 7,175,294) | Rp 8,109,370 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Rp 4,623,080 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Rp 667,380 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 12,000 UM (Rp 4,783,529) | Rp 252,522 | + 1794% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Rp 4,513,470 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,628,720 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 59,625 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 55,089 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Mauritania is in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 659,239 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Rp 428,524 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,009,670 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 936,471 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Mauritania is in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 479,608,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | Rp 8,791 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 382,650 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 207% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritania is 207% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 24,611 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | Rp 90,441 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 UM (Rp 1,993,137) | Rp 332,164 | + 500% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Rp 45,296 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 23,390 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 UM (Rp 478,353) | Rp 32,514 | + 1371% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 UM (Rp 39,863) | Rp 15,188 | + 162% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | Rp 12,682 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 UM (Rp 398,627) | Rp 81,236 | + 391% | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Mauritania is in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Rp 211,083 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 98,679 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 460,234 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Rp 497,062 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 118,309 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 45,661 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 54,748 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Rp 7,809,260 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,846 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 521,125 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 24,789 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 215% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,656 prices entered by 317 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2019.
Exchange rate:
398.627
IDR
/
MRU
Cost of living in Mauritania is 215% more expensive than in Indonesia
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