- Cost of Living
- Mauritania
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mauritania compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 268% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritania is 268% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 763 UM (7,753 ₦) | 2,239 ₦ | + 246% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 650 UM (6,609 ₦) | 2,149 ₦ | + 208% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 500 UM (5,084 ₦) | 928 ₦ | + 448% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 5 UM (51 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | - 95% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 455 UM (4,627 ₦) | 582 ₦ | + 696% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 230 UM (2,339 ₦) | 662 ₦ | + 253% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 UM (6,101 ₦) | 2,067 ₦ | + 195% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 700 UM (7,118 ₦) | 1,133 ₦ | + 528% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 300 UM (3,050 ₦) | 843 ₦ | + 262% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 UM (2,542 ₦) | 330 ₦ | + 671% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 2,306 ₦ | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 70 UM (712 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 90% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 100 UM (1,017 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 175% | |
| Housing | + 134% | |||
| Housing in Mauritania is 134% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 25,000 UM (254,202 ₦) | 368,693 ₦ | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 15,000 UM (152,521 ₦) | 224,250 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 27,191 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 18,000 UM (183,025 ₦) | 196,279 ₦ | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 104,303 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 13,539 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 12,000 UM (122,017 ₦) | 7,605 ₦ | + 1504% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 111,992 ₦ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 35,539 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,244 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,304 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Mauritania is in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 6,498 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 10,330 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 15,510 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 28,860 ₦ | - | |
| 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 | - | 153 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 12,095 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 201% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritania is 201% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,712 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 1,740 ₦ | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 5,000 UM (50,840 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | + 567% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 1,581 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 1,106 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 1,200 UM (12,202 ₦) | 1,336 ₦ | + 813% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 UM (1,017 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 161% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | 478 ₦ | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 UM (10,168 ₦) | 1,593 ₦ | + 538% | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Mauritania is in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 5,427 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 3,246 ₦ | - | |
| 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 | - | 15,096 ₦ | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 2,655 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 1,656 ₦ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 575 ₦ | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 178,983 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 62 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 14,751 ₦ | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 473 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | + 190% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,303 prices entered by 112 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
10.168
NGN
/
MRU
Cost of living in Mauritania is 190% more expensive than in Nigeria
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