Cost of living in Mauritania compared to Mexico
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| Food | + 183% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritania is 183% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Mauritania | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 491 UM (Mex$ 286) | Mex$ 240 | + 19% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 200 UM (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 132 | - 12% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 800 UM (Mex$ 466) | Mex$ 60 | + 678% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 57 UM (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 22 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 133 UM (Mex$ 77) | Mex$ 36 | + 113% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 UM (Mex$ 291) | Mex$ 24 | + 1117% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 UM (Mex$ 350) | Mex$ 69 | + 410% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 700 UM (Mex$ 408) | Mex$ 44 | + 830% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 69 UM (Mex$ 40) | Mex$ 25 | + 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 UM (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 24 | + 511% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Mex$ 260 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 70 UM (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 32 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 UM (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 21 | - 5% | |
| Housing | + 17% | |||
| Housing in Mauritania is 17% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Mauritania | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,000 UM (Mex$ 17,475) | Mex$ 19,154 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 UM (Mex$ 8,738) | Mex$ 9,278 | - 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Mex$ 1,068 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Mex$ 11,221 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Mex$ 6,225 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | Mex$ 784 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,800 UM (Mex$ 1,049) | Mex$ 385 | + 172% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | Mex$ 6,925 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 2,220 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | Mex$ 105 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 UM (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 95 | + 23% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Mauritania is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Mauritania | Mexico | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Mex$ 869 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Mex$ 661 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,509 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | Mex$ 1,156 | - | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritania is 34% cheaper than in Mexico | ||||
| Mauritania | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 UM (Mex$ 174,750) | Mex$ 341,317 | - 49% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 UM (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 21 | + 21% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 UM (Mex$ 233) | Mex$ 545 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritania is 9% more expensive than in Mexico | ||||
| Mauritania | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 UM (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 85 | - 52% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 UM (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 225 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 UM (Mex$ 466) | Mex$ 573 | - 19% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Mex$ 80 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | Mex$ 51 | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 200 UM (Mex$ 117) | Mex$ 58 | + 101% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 UM (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 29 | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 50 UM (Mex$ 29) | Mex$ 29 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 UM (Mex$ 583) | Mex$ 197 | + 195% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritania is about the same as in Mexico | ||||
| Mauritania | Mexico | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 360 UM (Mex$ 210) | Mex$ 321 | - 35% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Mex$ 151 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Mex$ 869 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | Mex$ 728 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Mex$ 146 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 UM (Mex$ 70) | Mex$ 77 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Mex$ 43 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Mex$ 11,701 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Mex$ 3.22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | Mex$ 933 | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Mex$ 65 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 10,633 prices entered by 1,149 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 28, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritania is 38% more expensive than in Mexico
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