Cost of living in Mauritania compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 221% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritania is 221% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mauritania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 UM (3,902 ₦) | 6,197 ₦ | - 37% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 100 UM (3,902 ₦) | 4,250 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 800 UM (31,219 ₦) | 3,207 ₦ | + 874% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 61 UM (2,380 ₦) | 1,143 ₦ | + 108% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 133 UM (5,185 ₦) | 2,479 ₦ | + 109% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 100 UM (3,902 ₦) | 1,495 ₦ | + 161% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 UM (23,414 ₦) | 5,933 ₦ | + 295% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 700 UM (27,317 ₦) | 3,488 ₦ | + 683% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 40 UM (1,561 ₦) | 2,733 ₦ | - 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 UM (9,756 ₦) | 1,037 ₦ | + 841% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 9,593 ₦ | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 200 UM (7,805 ₦) | 1,084 ₦ | + 620% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | - | 1,323 ₦ | - | |
| Housing | - 1% | |||
| Housing in Mauritania is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Mauritania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 UM (975,591 ₦) | 2,222,680 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 UM (585,354 ₦) | 1,328,290 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 4,000 UM (156,095 ₦) | 153,894 ₦ | + 1% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,000 UM (858,520 ₦) | 844,148 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 754,176 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 240,561 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 2,500 UM (97,559 ₦) | 28,675 ₦ | + 240% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 UM (156,095 ₦) | 387,079 ₦ | - 60% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 3,000 UM (117,071 ₦) | 126,450 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 450 UM (17,561 ₦) | 2,193 ₦ | + 701% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,985 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritania is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Mauritania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 400 UM (15,609 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | - 8% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 15,682 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 45,968 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 50,000 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritania is 69% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mauritania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 UM (78,047,250 ₦) | 5,000,000 ₦ | + 1461% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 49 UM (1,912 ₦) | 1,034 ₦ | + 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 UM (15,609 ₦) | 34,491 ₦ | - 55% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritania is 66% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mauritania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 160 UM (6,244 ₦) | 4,044 ₦ | + 54% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 UM (4,683 ₦) | 1,768 ₦ | + 165% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 UM (31,219 ₦) | 17,619 ₦ | + 77% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 450 UM (17,561 ₦) | 4,474 ₦ | + 293% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 63 UM (2,439 ₦) | 1,749 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 100 UM (3,902 ₦) | 3,834 ₦ | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 UM (3,902 ₦) | 2,923 ₦ | + 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 UM (3,902 ₦) | 1,338 ₦ | + 192% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 200 UM (7,805 ₦) | 3,631 ₦ | + 115% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritania is 5% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mauritania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 UM (11,707 ₦) | 43,872 ₦ | - 73% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 11,069 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 15,224 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 1,200 UM (46,828 ₦) | 42,055 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 4,541 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 60 UM (2,341 ₦) | 3,331 ₦ | - 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 1,421 ₦ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 298,218 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,600 UM (62,438 ₦) | 20,174 ₦ | + 210% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 80 UM (3,122 ₦) | 2,500 ₦ | + 25% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 222 prices entered by 26 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritania is 50% more expensive than in Nigeria
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