Cost of living in Mauritania compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritania is 32% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Mauritania | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 UM ($2.80) | $19 | - 85% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 100 UM ($2.80) | $10 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 800 UM ($22) | $5.93 | + 278% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 UM ($1.96) | $1.09 | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 133 UM ($3.72) | $4.92 | - 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 UM ($14) | $4.81 | + 191% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 UM ($17) | $7 | + 140% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 700 UM ($20) | $4.67 | + 320% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 69 UM ($1.94) | $2.52 | - 23% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 UM ($7) | $3.12 | + 124% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $16 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 50 UM ($1.40) | $2.74 | - 49% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 UM ($0.96) | $3.05 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 60% | |||
| Housing in Mauritania is 60% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Mauritania | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,000 UM ($840) | $2,985 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,000 UM ($560) | $2,210 | - 75% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $219 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,000 UM ($616) | $1,960 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,472 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $149 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 UM ($14) | $63 | - 78% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 UM ($112) | $295 | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $136 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $14 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 UM ($5.60) | $31 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritania is 15% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Mauritania | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 400 UM ($11) | $54 | - 79% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $45 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $93 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $121 | - | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritania is 40% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Mauritania | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 2,000,000 UM ($56,022) | $27,744 | + 102% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 UM ($1.20) | $1.06 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 UM ($11) | $82 | - 86% | |
| Personal Care | - 63% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritania is 63% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Mauritania | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 UM ($1.96) | $8 | - 75% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 UM ($3.36) | $21 | - 84% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 UM ($22) | $139 | - 84% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $8 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 63 UM ($1.75) | $4.85 | - 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 100 UM ($2.80) | $6 | - 55% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 UM ($2.80) | $4.78 | - 41% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 UM ($2.80) | $2.24 | + 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $28 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritania is 9% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Mauritania | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $55 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $28 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $200 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $89 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $13 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 UM ($3.36) | $5.23 | - 36% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $6 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $554 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 UM ($28) | $59 | - 53% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $10 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21,989 prices entered by 2,816 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritania is 31% cheaper than in United States
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