Cost of living in Mauritania compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 98% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritania is 98% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Mauritania | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 UM (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 301 | - 83% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 100 UM (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 164 | - 69% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 800 UM (Mex$ 404) | Mex$ 68 | + 491% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 UM (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 28 | + 27% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 133 UM (Mex$ 67) | Mex$ 45 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 UM (Mex$ 253) | Mex$ 33 | + 659% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 UM (Mex$ 303) | Mex$ 92 | + 231% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 700 UM (Mex$ 354) | Mex$ 47 | + 654% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 69 UM (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 33 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 UM (Mex$ 126) | Mex$ 29 | + 337% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 286 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 50 UM (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 37 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 UM (Mex$ 17) | Mex$ 26 | - 34% | |
| Housing | - 16% | |||
| Housing in Mauritania is 16% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Mauritania | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,000 UM (Mex$ 15,151) | Mex$ 21,383 | - 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,000 UM (Mex$ 10,101) | Mex$ 11,082 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 1,252 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,000 UM (Mex$ 11,111) | Mex$ 13,902 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Mex$ 7,292 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 830 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 UM (Mex$ 253) | Mex$ 423 | - 40% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 UM (Mex$ 2,020) | Mex$ 5,841 | - 65% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 2,742 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 120 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 UM (Mex$ 101) | Mex$ 120 | - 16% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritania is 13% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Mauritania | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 400 UM (Mex$ 202) | Mex$ 970 | - 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 666 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,725 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 1,377 | - | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritania is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Mauritania | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 UM (Mex$ 1,010,064) | Mex$ 359,774 | + 181% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 UM (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 24 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 UM (Mex$ 202) | Mex$ 602 | - 66% | |
| Personal Care | - 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritania is 33% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Mauritania | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 UM (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 83 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 UM (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 219 | - 72% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 UM (Mex$ 404) | Mex$ 720 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 76 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 63 UM (Mex$ 32) | Mex$ 64 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 100 UM (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 73 | - 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 UM (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 38 | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 UM (Mex$ 51) | Mex$ 36 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 283 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritania is 6% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Mauritania | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Mex$ 377 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 167 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 803 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Mex$ 860 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 185 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 UM (Mex$ 61) | Mex$ 89 | - 32% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 54 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 10,900 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 3.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 UM (Mex$ 505) | Mex$ 958 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Mex$ 77 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 17% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 7,194 prices entered by 785 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 10, 2024.
Exchange rate:
0.505
MXN
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Cost of living in Mauritania is 17% more expensive than in Mexico
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