Cost of living in Mauritania compared to Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 190% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritania is 190% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 491 UM (Mex$ 271) | Mex$ 214 | + 27% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 200 UM (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 118 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 800 UM (Mex$ 442) | Mex$ 53 | + 731% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 57 UM (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 21 | + 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 133 UM (Mex$ 73) | Mex$ 35 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 UM (Mex$ 276) | Mex$ 25 | + 1017% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 UM (Mex$ 332) | Mex$ 72 | + 358% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 700 UM (Mex$ 387) | Mex$ 40 | + 859% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 69 UM (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 24 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 UM (Mex$ 138) | Mex$ 24 | + 481% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 233 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 70 UM (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 30 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 UM (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 20 | - 8% | |
| Housing | + 14% | |||
| Housing in Mauritania is 14% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,000 UM (Mex$ 16,576) | Mex$ 18,962 | - 13% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 UM (Mex$ 8,288) | Mex$ 8,614 | - 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 1,034 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Mex$ 10,152 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Mex$ 4,898 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 718 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,800 UM (Mex$ 995) | Mex$ 381 | + 161% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Mex$ 7,000 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 2,031 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 101 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 UM (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 91 | + 21% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Mauritania is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 845 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 650 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,496 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 1,106 | - | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritania is 35% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 UM (Mex$ 165,756) | Mex$ 341,309 | - 51% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 UM (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 19 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 UM (Mex$ 221) | Mex$ 530 | - 58% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritania is 14% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 UM (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 82 | - 53% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 UM (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 174 | - 62% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 UM (Mex$ 442) | Mex$ 518 | - 15% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 82 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 50 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 200 UM (Mex$ 111) | Mex$ 56 | + 99% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 UM (Mex$ 55) | Mex$ 29 | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 50 UM (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 29 | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 UM (Mex$ 553) | Mex$ 190 | + 192% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritania is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 360 UM (Mex$ 199) | Mex$ 311 | - 36% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 146 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 836 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Mex$ 680 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 121 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 UM (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 71 | - 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 39 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 9,977 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 2.61 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Mex$ 991 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Mex$ 61 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 12,959 prices entered by 1,200 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritania is 40% more expensive than in Mexico
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