Cost of living in Mauritania compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 241% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritania is 241% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mauritania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 491 UM (Rp 202,060) | Rp 61,205 | + 230% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 200 UM (Rp 82,378) | Rp 48,353 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 800 UM (Rp 329,513) | Rp 29,046 | + 1034% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 57 UM (Rp 23,460) | Rp 21,836 | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 133 UM (Rp 54,731) | Rp 22,834 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 UM (Rp 205,945) | Rp 14,630 | + 1308% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 UM (Rp 247,134) | Rp 66,405 | + 272% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 700 UM (Rp 288,324) | Rp 43,134 | + 568% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 69 UM (Rp 28,555) | Rp 18,263 | + 56% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 UM (Rp 102,973) | Rp 34,771 | + 196% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 406,659 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 70 UM (Rp 28,832) | Rp 17,291 | + 67% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 UM (Rp 14,043) | Rp 16,247 | - 14% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Mauritania is 20% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mauritania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,000 UM (Rp 12,356,723) | Rp 13,044,000 | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 UM (Rp 6,178,361) | Rp 6,448,100 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 801,210 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Rp 6,665,800 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 3,107,490 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Rp 505,106 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,800 UM (Rp 741,403) | Rp 237,062 | + 213% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Rp 3,563,720 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,234,820 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Rp 57,323 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 UM (Rp 82,378) | Rp 95,242 | - 14% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Mauritania is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Mauritania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 648,513 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 480,172 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,195,760 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Rp 1,102,700 | - | |
| Transportation | - 47% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritania is 47% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mauritania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 UM (Rp 123,567,227) | Rp 417,700,000 | - 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 UM (Rp 17,711) | Rp 9,337 | + 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 UM (Rp 164,756) | Rp 419,026 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 45% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritania is 45% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mauritania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 UM (Rp 28,832) | Rp 19,709 | + 46% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 UM (Rp 49,427) | Rp 89,583 | - 45% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 UM (Rp 329,513) | Rp 204,790 | + 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 108,192 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Rp 22,334 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 200 UM (Rp 82,378) | Rp 30,094 | + 174% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 UM (Rp 41,189) | Rp 22,886 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 50 UM (Rp 20,595) | Rp 11,284 | + 83% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 UM (Rp 411,891) | Rp 119,565 | + 244% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritania is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Mauritania | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 360 UM (Rp 148,281) | Rp 261,585 | - 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 99,216 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 251,127 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Rp 573,242 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 159,890 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 UM (Rp 49,427) | Rp 39,869 | + 24% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 65,361 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 10,724,300 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,093 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Rp 509,555 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 32,683 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 458 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2022.
Exchange rate:
411.891
IDR
/
MRU
Cost of living in Mauritania is 37% more expensive than in Indonesia
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