Cost of living in Mauritania compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | + 90% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritania is 90% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Mauritania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 491 UM (¥1,776) | ¥1,145 | + 55% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 200 UM (¥724) | ¥719 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 800 UM (¥2,897) | ¥437 | + 563% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 57 UM (¥206) | ¥211 | - 2% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 133 UM (¥481) | ¥282 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 UM (¥1,810) | ¥815 | + 122% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 UM (¥2,173) | ¥951 | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 700 UM (¥2,535) | ¥984 | + 158% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 69 UM (¥251) | ¥421 | - 40% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 UM (¥905) | ¥268 | + 238% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ¥1,770 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 70 UM (¥253) | ¥217 | + 17% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 UM (¥123) | ¥225 | - 45% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Mauritania is 16% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mauritania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,000 UM (¥108,626) | ¥194,768 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 UM (¥54,313) | ¥126,641 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥21,178 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ¥142,258 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥80,836 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ¥13,643 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,800 UM (¥6,518) | ¥3,988 | + 63% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | ¥59,521 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥17,809 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ¥665 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 UM (¥724) | ¥2,700 | - 73% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Mauritania is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Mauritania | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥7,941 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,162 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥7,471 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ¥15,388 | - | |
| Transportation | - 78% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritania is 78% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mauritania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 UM (¥1,086,261) | ¥2,576,380 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 UM (¥156) | ¥161 | - 3% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 UM (¥1,448) | ¥16,725 | - 91% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritania is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mauritania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 UM (¥253) | ¥1,370 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 UM (¥435) | ¥1,955 | - 78% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 UM (¥2,897) | ¥3,523 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥2,205 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | ¥648 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 200 UM (¥724) | ¥409 | + 77% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 UM (¥362) | ¥143 | + 153% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 50 UM (¥181) | ¥184 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 UM (¥3,621) | ¥3,583 | + 1% | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritania is 14% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mauritania | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 360 UM (¥1,304) | ¥4,280 | - 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,593 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥20,657 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ¥6,242 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥1,034 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 UM (¥435) | ¥533 | - 18% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥526 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥58,872 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥41 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | ¥11,178 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥554 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 602 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritania is 21% cheaper than in Japan
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