Cost of living in Mauritania compared to Mexico
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Food | + 85% | |||
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Food in Mauritania is 85% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
Mauritania | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 UM (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 289 | - 83% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 100 UM (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 158 | - 69% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 800 UM (Mex$ 387) | Mex$ 72 | + 440% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 UM (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 27 | + 26% | |
12 eggs, large | 133 UM (Mex$ 64) | Mex$ 47 | + 36% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 UM (Mex$ 242) | Mex$ 27 | + 795% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 UM (Mex$ 290) | Mex$ 92 | + 215% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 700 UM (Mex$ 338) | Mex$ 49 | + 584% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 69 UM (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 34 | - 1% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 UM (Mex$ 121) | Mex$ 30 | + 301% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 278 | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 50 UM (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 35 | - 32% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 UM (Mex$ 16) | Mex$ 25 | - 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$ 14,506) | Mex$ 20,209 | - 28% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,000 UM (Mex$ 9,670) | Mex$ 10,225 | - 5% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 1,112 | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,000 UM (Mex$ 10,638) | Mex$ 12,923 | - 18% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Mex$ 7,476 | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 832 | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 UM (Mex$ 242) | Mex$ 416 | - 42% | |
40” flat screen tv | 4,000 UM (Mex$ 1,934) | Mex$ 6,277 | - 69% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 2,589 | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 115 | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 UM (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 118 | - 18% | |
Clothes | - 15% | |||
Clothes in Mauritania is 15% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Mauritania | Mexico | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 400 UM (Mex$ 193) | Mex$ 1,003 | - 81% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 709 | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,730 | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 1,306 | - | |
Transportation | - 5% | |||
Transportation in Mauritania is 5% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Mauritania | Mexico | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 UM (Mex$ 967,048) | Mex$ 364,078 | + 166% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 UM (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 23 | - 8% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 400 UM (Mex$ 193) | Mex$ 643 | - 70% | |
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$ 34) | Mex$ 98 | - 65% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 UM (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 233 | - 75% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 UM (Mex$ 387) | Mex$ 617 | - 37% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 82 | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 63 UM (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 57 | - 47% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 100 UM (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 70 | - 31% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 UM (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 34 | + 43% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 100 UM (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 33 | + 48% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Mex$ 239 | - | |
Entertainment | - 7% | |||
Entertainment in Mauritania is 7% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
Mauritania | Mexico | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Mex$ 356 | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 160 | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 782 | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Mex$ 807 | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 170 | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 UM (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 82 | - 29% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 47 | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 11,943 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.28 | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 UM (Mex$ 484) | Mex$ 956 | - 49% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Mex$ 82 | - | |
TOTAL | + 12% |

These prices were last updated on December 06, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritania is 12% more expensive than in Mexico
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