Cost of living in Mauritania compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritania is 17% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 532 UM (¥1,602) | ¥1,001 | + 60% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 200 UM (¥603) | ¥722 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 90 UM (¥271) | ¥446 | - 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 53 UM (¥160) | ¥214 | - 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 63 UM (¥189) | ¥289 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 26 UM (¥79) | ¥501 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 UM (¥1,808) | ¥1,246 | + 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 64 UM (¥192) | ¥640 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 23 UM (¥68) | ¥381 | - 82% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 UM (¥753) | ¥260 | + 190% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ¥1,652 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 63 UM (¥191) | ¥221 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 UM (¥60) | ¥277 | - 78% | |
| Housing | + 60% | |||
| Housing in Mauritania is 60% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 UM (¥75,343) | ¥182,340 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 UM (¥45,206) | ¥121,270 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥15,948 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,000 UM (¥54,247) | ¥127,445 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥86,552 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥11,000 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 12,000 UM (¥36,165) | ¥3,835 | + 843% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ¥39,892 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥10,465 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 225 UM (¥678) | ¥749 | - 9% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥2,162 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Mauritania is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥6,528 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,644 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥7,685 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥13,013 | - | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritania is 4% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,936,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 38 UM (¥114) | ¥139 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥9,348 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 28% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritania is 28% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,406 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥929 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 UM (¥15,069) | ¥8,740 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥554 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥669 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 200 UM (¥603) | ¥525 | + 15% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 UM (¥301) | ¥206 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 50 UM (¥151) | ¥238 | - 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 UM (¥3,014) | ¥2,654 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritania is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 360 UM (¥1,085) | ¥3,275 | - 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,323 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,766 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ¥5,924 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥806 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 UM (¥362) | ¥520 | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥510 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥47,822 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥8,220 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥491 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 15% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,111 prices entered by 173 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritania is 15% more expensive than in Japan
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