- Cost of Living
- Mauritania
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mauritania compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 122% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritania is 122% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 763 UM (¥2,417) | ¥1,054 | + 129% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 650 UM (¥2,060) | ¥698 | + 195% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 500 UM (¥1,585) | ¥436 | + 263% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5 UM (¥16) | ¥205 | - 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 455 UM (¥1,442) | ¥285 | + 406% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 230 UM (¥729) | ¥777 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 UM (¥1,902) | ¥910 | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 700 UM (¥2,219) | ¥697 | + 218% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 300 UM (¥951) | ¥414 | + 129% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 UM (¥792) | ¥265 | + 199% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ¥1,538 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 70 UM (¥222) | ¥203 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 UM (¥317) | ¥198 | + 60% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Mauritania is 53% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 25,000 UM (¥79,232) | ¥231,808 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,000 UM (¥47,539) | ¥125,591 | - 62% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥21,159 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 18,000 UM (¥57,047) | ¥113,754 | - 50% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ¥74,885 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ¥12,611 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 12,000 UM (¥38,032) | ¥4,134 | + 820% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ¥55,558 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥16,830 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥693 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,932 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Mauritania is in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥6,829 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,215 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥8,321 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥13,972 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Mauritania is in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,590,890 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ¥145 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥11,257 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 146% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritania is 146% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,278 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,016 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 UM (¥15,846) | ¥3,622 | + 337% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥630 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥707 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 UM (¥3,803) | ¥455 | + 737% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 UM (¥317) | ¥137 | + 131% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥217 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 UM (¥3,169) | ¥2,939 | + 8% | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Mauritania is in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥3,981 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,365 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥14,181 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ¥7,768 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥880 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥487 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥560 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥49,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥56 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥10,296 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥468 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 86% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,843 prices entered by 321 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
3.169
JPY
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Cost of living in Mauritania is 86% more expensive than in Japan
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