Cost of living in Mauritania compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 110% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritania is 110% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Mauritania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 UM (¥415) | ¥998 | - 58% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 100 UM (¥415) | ¥723 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 800 UM (¥3,323) | ¥544 | + 511% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 UM (¥291) | ¥204 | + 42% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 133 UM (¥552) | ¥323 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 UM (¥2,077) | ¥616 | + 237% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 UM (¥2,492) | ¥934 | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 700 UM (¥2,907) | ¥850 | + 242% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 69 UM (¥288) | ¥535 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 UM (¥1,038) | ¥288 | + 260% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ¥1,240 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 50 UM (¥208) | ¥240 | - 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 UM (¥142) | ¥202 | - 30% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Mauritania is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mauritania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,000 UM (¥124,605) | ¥279,056 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,000 UM (¥83,070) | ¥163,427 | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥23,363 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,000 UM (¥91,377) | ¥150,519 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥81,210 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥36,753 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 UM (¥2,077) | ¥4,386 | - 53% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 UM (¥16,614) | ¥49,710 | - 67% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥17,687 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥1,118 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 UM (¥831) | ¥1,483 | - 44% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritania is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mauritania | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 400 UM (¥1,661) | ¥6,145 | - 73% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥5,263 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥9,604 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥13,529 | - | |
| Transportation | - 21% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritania is 21% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mauritania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 UM (¥8,307,003) | ¥2,697,750 | + 208% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 UM (¥179) | ¥169 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 UM (¥1,661) | ¥10,153 | - 84% | |
| Personal Care | - 50% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritania is 50% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mauritania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 UM (¥291) | ¥2,154 | - 87% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 UM (¥498) | ¥2,551 | - 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 UM (¥3,323) | ¥5,499 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥1,340 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 63 UM (¥260) | ¥842 | - 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 100 UM (¥415) | ¥750 | - 45% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 UM (¥415) | ¥225 | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 UM (¥415) | ¥233 | + 78% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥3,812 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritania is 9% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mauritania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥4,064 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,590 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥4,524 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ¥6,047 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥896 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 UM (¥498) | ¥487 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥585 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥98,506 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 UM (¥4,154) | ¥9,275 | - 55% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥587 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 5% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 762 prices entered by 110 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritania is 5% cheaper than in Japan
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