Cost of living in Mauritania compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | + 377% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritania is 377% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mauritania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 UM (₨804) | ₨851 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 100 UM (₨804) | ₨952 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 800 UM (₨6,432) | ₨348 | + 1746% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 UM (₨563) | ₨169 | + 232% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 133 UM (₨1,068) | ₨282 | + 279% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 UM (₨4,020) | ₨252 | + 1493% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 UM (₨4,824) | ₨1,139 | + 323% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 700 UM (₨5,628) | ₨290 | + 1838% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 69 UM (₨557) | ₨122 | + 355% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 UM (₨2,010) | ₨549 | + 266% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ₨2,949 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 50 UM (₨402) | ₨289 | + 39% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 UM (₨274) | ₨191 | + 43% | |
| Housing | + 42% | |||
| Housing in Mauritania is 42% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mauritania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,000 UM (₨241,218) | ₨118,562 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,000 UM (₨160,812) | ₨73,692 | + 118% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ₨23,696 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,000 UM (₨176,893) | ₨59,994 | + 195% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨50,948 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | ₨20,196 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 UM (₨4,020) | ₨2,076 | + 94% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 UM (₨32,162) | ₨71,670 | - 55% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨22,629 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | ₨1,673 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 UM (₨1,608) | ₨1,564 | + 3% | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritania is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Mauritania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 400 UM (₨3,216) | ₨3,426 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨6,254 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨13,199 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | ₨8,569 | - | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritania is 67% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mauritania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 UM (₨16,081,176) | ₨4,456,060 | + 261% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 UM (₨346) | ₨270 | + 28% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 UM (₨3,216) | ₨4,626 | - 30% | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritania is 9% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mauritania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 UM (₨563) | ₨1,015 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 UM (₨965) | ₨1,391 | - 31% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 UM (₨6,432) | ₨3,667 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨521 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 63 UM (₨503) | ₨922 | - 45% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 100 UM (₨804) | ₨736 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 UM (₨804) | ₨249 | + 223% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 UM (₨804) | ₨242 | + 232% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨860 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritania is 5% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mauritania | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨3,545 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨2,089 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,959 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | ₨7,109 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨880 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 UM (₨965) | ₨669 | + 44% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨1,106 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨119,622 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.79 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 UM (₨8,041) | ₨3,764 | + 114% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨415 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 82% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,771 prices entered by 456 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritania is 82% more expensive than in Pakistan
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