Cost of living in Mauritania compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 203% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritania is 203% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 491 UM (5,229 ₦) | 2,394 ₦ | + 118% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 200 UM (2,132 ₦) | 2,466 ₦ | - 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 800 UM (8,527 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 678% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 57 UM (607 ₦) | 691 ₦ | - 12% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 133 UM (1,416 ₦) | 748 ₦ | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 UM (5,329 ₦) | 598 ₦ | + 791% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 UM (6,395 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | + 96% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 700 UM (7,461 ₦) | 847 ₦ | + 781% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 69 UM (739 ₦) | 849 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 UM (2,665 ₦) | 440 ₦ | + 506% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 3,002 ₦ | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 70 UM (746 ₦) | 332 ₦ | + 125% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 UM (363 ₦) | 370 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Mauritania is 5% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,000 UM (319,747 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 UM (159,874 ₦) | 225,108 ₦ | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 46,145 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 125,257 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 212,528 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 21,205 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,800 UM (19,185 ₦) | 12,000 ₦ | + 60% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 101,717 ₦ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 32,387 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,607 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 UM (2,132 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 113% | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Mauritania is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 6,646 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 13,358 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 20,347 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 20,625 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritania is 41% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 UM (3,197,471 ₦) | 7,702,020 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 UM (458 ₦) | 154 ₦ | + 198% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 UM (4,263 ₦) | 14,469 ₦ | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritania is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 UM (746 ₦) | 1,669 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 UM (1,279 ₦) | 2,713 ₦ | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 UM (8,527 ₦) | 17,133 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,323 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 920 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 200 UM (2,132 ₦) | 1,753 ₦ | + 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 UM (1,066 ₦) | 441 ₦ | + 142% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 50 UM (533 ₦) | 510 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 UM (10,658 ₦) | 2,472 ₦ | + 331% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritania is 5% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 360 UM (3,837 ₦) | 5,838 ₦ | - 34% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 4,450 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 17,051 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 29,667 ₦ | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 2,510 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 UM (1,279 ₦) | 1,843 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 400 ₦ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 141,264 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 35 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 17,955 ₦ | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 541 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 614 prices entered by 56 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritania is 28% more expensive than in Nigeria
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