Cost of living in Mauritania compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 135% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritania is 135% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mauritania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 491 UM (5,706 ₦) | 3,461 ₦ | + 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 200 UM (2,326 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 800 UM (9,305 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | + 635% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 57 UM (663 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 37% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 133 UM (1,546 ₦) | 808 ₦ | + 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 UM (5,816 ₦) | 989 ₦ | + 488% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 UM (6,979 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 700 UM (8,142 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | + 559% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 69 UM (806 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 20% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 UM (2,908 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 692% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 4,640 ₦ | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 70 UM (814 ₦) | 659 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 UM (397 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 25% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Mauritania is 13% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mauritania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,000 UM (348,950 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 15,000 UM (174,475 ₦) | 344,756 ₦ | - 49% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 21,473 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 319,785 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 184,708 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | 7,649 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 1,800 UM (20,937 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | - | 105,832 ₦ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 74,342 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | 1,818 ₦ | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 UM (2,326 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Mauritania is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Mauritania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 9,511 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 14,349 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | 46,330 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | 37,979 ₦ | - | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritania is 25% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mauritania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 300,000 UM (3,489,496 ₦) | 7,857,240 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 UM (500 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 174% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 UM (4,653 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritania is 27% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mauritania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 UM (814 ₦) | 526 ₦ | + 55% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 UM (1,396 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 UM (9,305 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,295 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | - | 1,096 ₦ | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 200 UM (2,326 ₦) | 1,223 ₦ | + 90% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 UM (1,163 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 93% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 50 UM (582 ₦) | 529 ₦ | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 1,000 UM (11,632 ₦) | 1,631 ₦ | + 613% | |
| Entertainment | + 1% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritania is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Mauritania | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 360 UM (4,187 ₦) | 5,323 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 5,345 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 19,661 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | 9,858 ₦ | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 970 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 UM (1,396 ₦) | 596 ₦ | + 134% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 579 ₦ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 182,671 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 25 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | - | 20,152 ₦ | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 501 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 275 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
Exchange rate:
11.632
NGN
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MRU
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Cost of living in Mauritania is 21% more expensive than in Nigeria
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