Cost of living in Mauritania compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 72% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritania is 72% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 532 UM (5,769 ₦) | 1,860 ₦ | + 210% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 200 UM (2,171 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 90 UM (977 ₦) | 861 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 53 UM (576 ₦) | 749 ₦ | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 63 UM (681 ₦) | 561 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 26 UM (283 ₦) | 653 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 UM (6,513 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | + 248% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 64 UM (690 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 23 UM (246 ₦) | 585 ₦ | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 UM (2,714 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 736% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 2,970 ₦ | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 63 UM (687 ₦) | 336 ₦ | + 105% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 20 UM (217 ₦) | 355 ₦ | - 39% | |
| Housing | + 135% | |||
| Housing in Mauritania is 135% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 25,000 UM (271,358 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 UM (162,815 ₦) | 261,408 ₦ | - 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 20,149 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 18,000 UM (195,378 ₦) | 222,496 ₦ | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 217,542 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 10,810 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 12,000 UM (130,252 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | + 1685% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 62,156 ₦ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 29,341 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 225 UM (2,442 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 144% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,000 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Mauritania is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 5,049 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 10,356 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 10,731 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 15,987 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritania is 15% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 2,324,530 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 38 UM (411 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 182% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 13,522 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 130% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritania is 130% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 748 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 4,995 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 UM (54,272 ₦) | 6,486 ₦ | + 737% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,123 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 764 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 200 UM (2,171 ₦) | 930 ₦ | + 134% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 UM (1,085 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 249% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 50 UM (543 ₦) | 396 ₦ | + 37% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 UM (10,854 ₦) | 2,354 ₦ | + 361% | |
| Entertainment | - 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritania is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 360 UM (3,908 ₦) | 4,367 ₦ | - 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 3,670 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 10,334 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 26,560 ₦ | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 2,914 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 UM (1,303 ₦) | 1,230 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 366 ₦ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 70,572 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 20 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 13,946 ₦ | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 454 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | + 72% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,053 prices entered by 90 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 03, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritania is 72% more expensive than in Nigeria
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