- Cost of Living
- Mauritania
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mauritania compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 266% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritania is 266% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 763 UM (7,785 ₦) | 2,400 ₦ | + 224% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 650 UM (6,637 ₦) | 2,041 ₦ | + 225% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 500 UM (5,105 ₦) | 988 ₦ | + 417% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5 UM (51 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 455 UM (4,647 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 712% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 230 UM (2,348 ₦) | 634 ₦ | + 270% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 UM (6,126 ₦) | 1,900 ₦ | + 223% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 700 UM (7,147 ₦) | 1,171 ₦ | + 510% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 300 UM (3,063 ₦) | 918 ₦ | + 234% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 UM (2,553 ₦) | 340 ₦ | + 650% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 2,387 ₦ | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 70 UM (715 ₦) | 369 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 UM (1,021 ₦) | 374 ₦ | + 173% | |
| Housing | + 138% | |||
| Housing in Mauritania is 138% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 25,000 UM (255,255 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,000 UM (153,153 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 27,010 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 18,000 UM (183,784 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 125,903 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 16,128 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 12,000 UM (122,522 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | + 1921% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 115,445 ₦ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 35,316 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,101 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,488 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Mauritania is in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 6,787 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 10,295 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 16,193 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 27,800 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Mauritania is in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 5,470,950 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | - | 155 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 10,211 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 216% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritania is 216% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,599 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,933 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 UM (51,051 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | + 613% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 1,414 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 1,145 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 UM (12,252 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 750% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 UM (1,021 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 154% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 487 ₦ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 UM (10,210 ₦) | 1,476 ₦ | + 592% | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Mauritania is in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 5,419 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 3,209 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 17,434 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 15,524 ₦ | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 2,556 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 1,457 ₦ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 562 ₦ | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 186,359 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 43 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 14,882 ₦ | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 471 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | + 192% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,379 prices entered by 115 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
Exchange rate:
10.210
NGN
/
MRU
Cost of living in Mauritania is 192% more expensive than in Nigeria
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