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Cost of living in Mauritania compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 126% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritania is 126% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 763 UM (¥2,383) | ¥1,019 | + 134% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 650 UM (¥2,032) | ¥714 | + 184% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 500 UM (¥1,563) | ¥466 | + 236% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5 UM (¥16) | ¥199 | - 92% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 455 UM (¥1,422) | ¥272 | + 423% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 230 UM (¥719) | ¥653 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 UM (¥1,875) | ¥890 | + 111% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 700 UM (¥2,188) | ¥621 | + 252% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 300 UM (¥938) | ¥427 | + 120% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 UM (¥781) | ¥261 | + 200% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ¥1,550 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 70 UM (¥219) | ¥210 | + 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 UM (¥313) | ¥200 | + 57% | |
| Housing | + 49% | |||
| Housing in Mauritania is 49% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 25,000 UM (¥78,135) | ¥239,509 | - 67% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,000 UM (¥46,881) | ¥120,252 | - 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥23,358 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 18,000 UM (¥56,257) | ¥123,093 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ¥84,293 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ¥11,955 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 12,000 UM (¥37,505) | ¥4,050 | + 826% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ¥61,346 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥15,579 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥745 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,601 | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Mauritania is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥6,784 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,071 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥8,377 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥12,050 | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Mauritania is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,782,080 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | ¥146 | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥13,003 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 136% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritania is 136% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,232 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | ¥1,175 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 UM (¥15,627) | ¥4,149 | + 277% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥672 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥735 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 UM (¥3,750) | ¥471 | + 697% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 UM (¥313) | ¥143 | + 118% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | ¥221 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 UM (¥3,125) | ¥2,643 | + 18% | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Mauritania is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥4,236 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,338 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥10,379 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ¥8,199 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥943 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥487 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥532 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥55,178 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥57 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥9,945 | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥472 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 85% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,761 prices entered by 309 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 20, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritania is 85% more expensive than in Japan
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