Cost of living in Mauritania compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 84% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritania is 84% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 491 UM (¥1,500) | ¥981 | + 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 200 UM (¥611) | ¥700 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 800 UM (¥2,446) | ¥414 | + 491% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 57 UM (¥174) | ¥205 | - 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 133 UM (¥406) | ¥251 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 UM (¥1,529) | ¥655 | + 133% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 UM (¥1,834) | ¥964 | + 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 700 UM (¥2,140) | ¥741 | + 189% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 69 UM (¥212) | ¥391 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 UM (¥764) | ¥300 | + 155% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ¥1,420 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 70 UM (¥214) | ¥178 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 UM (¥104) | ¥217 | - 52% | |
| Housing | - 37% | |||
| Housing in Mauritania is 37% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,000 UM (¥91,713) | ¥299,320 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 UM (¥45,857) | ¥164,446 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥21,056 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ¥150,152 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥78,123 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥11,902 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,800 UM (¥5,503) | ¥4,118 | + 34% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ¥70,060 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥12,705 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥794 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 UM (¥611) | ¥2,406 | - 75% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Mauritania is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥7,319 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,417 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥8,375 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥13,139 | - | |
| Transportation | - 71% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritania is 71% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 UM (¥917,134) | ¥2,627,120 | - 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 UM (¥131) | ¥135 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 UM (¥1,223) | ¥10,272 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritania is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 UM (¥214) | ¥1,148 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 UM (¥367) | ¥1,229 | - 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 UM (¥2,446) | ¥5,176 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥803 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥611 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 200 UM (¥611) | ¥528 | + 16% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 UM (¥306) | ¥152 | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 50 UM (¥153) | ¥258 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 UM (¥3,057) | ¥3,156 | - 3% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritania is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 360 UM (¥1,101) | ¥3,672 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,638 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,372 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ¥6,066 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥1,131 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 UM (¥367) | ¥435 | - 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥548 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥55,862 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥53 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥9,625 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥530 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 902 prices entered by 136 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
3.057
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Cost of living in Mauritania is 19% cheaper than in Japan
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