Cost of living in Mauritania compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 239% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritania is 239% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mauritania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 UM (2,192 ₦) | 2,119 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 100 UM (2,192 ₦) | 3,174 ₦ | - 31% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 800 UM (17,537 ₦) | 2,563 ₦ | + 584% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 UM (1,534 ₦) | 1,441 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 133 UM (2,913 ₦) | 1,270 ₦ | + 129% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 UM (10,960 ₦) | 991 ₦ | + 1006% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 UM (13,152 ₦) | 2,753 ₦ | + 378% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 700 UM (15,345 ₦) | 2,293 ₦ | + 569% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 69 UM (1,520 ₦) | 1,917 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 UM (5,480 ₦) | 657 ₦ | + 734% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 4,267 ₦ | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 50 UM (1,096 ₦) | 750 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 UM (747 ₦) | 678 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| 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 | 30,000 UM (657,622 ₦) | 451,523 ₦ | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,000 UM (438,415 ₦) | 228,437 ₦ | + 92% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 65,443 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,000 UM (482,256 ₦) | 514,982 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 466,568 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 126,232 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 UM (10,960 ₦) | 19,590 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 UM (87,683 ₦) | 190,281 ₦ | - 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 71,787 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 3,559 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 UM (4,384 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritania is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Mauritania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 400 UM (8,768 ₦) | 12,848 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 18,978 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 36,493 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 69,715 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritania is 21% 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 (43,841,457 ₦) | 5,616,260 ₦ | + 681% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 UM (943 ₦) | 485 ₦ | + 94% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 UM (8,768 ₦) | 30,349 ₦ | - 71% | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritania is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Mauritania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 UM (1,534 ₦) | 936 ₦ | + 64% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 UM (2,630 ₦) | 8,438 ₦ | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 UM (17,537 ₦) | 16,919 ₦ | + 4% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 2,431 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 63 UM (1,370 ₦) | 2,005 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 100 UM (2,192 ₦) | 1,872 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 UM (2,192 ₦) | 779 ₦ | + 181% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 UM (2,192 ₦) | 794 ₦ | + 176% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 1,771 ₦ | - | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritania is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Mauritania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 12,066 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 8,082 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 13,012 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 45,534 ₦ | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 6,738 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 UM (2,630 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 75% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 1,000 ₦ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 49,403 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 UM (21,921 ₦) | 17,745 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 1,413 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | + 48% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 340 prices entered by 50 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritania is 48% more expensive than in Nigeria
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