Cost of living in Mauritania compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mauritania is 17% more expensive than in United States | ||||
| Mauritania | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 100 UM ($2.51) | $20 | - 88% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 100 UM ($2.51) | $12 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 800 UM ($20) | $5.51 | + 265% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 70 UM ($1.76) | $1.05 | + 67% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 133 UM ($3.34) | $4.71 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 UM ($13) | $4.39 | + 186% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 600 UM ($15) | $7 | + 116% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 700 UM ($18) | $3.90 | + 351% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 69 UM ($1.74) | $2.04 | - 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 250 UM ($6) | $3.81 | + 65% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $18 | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 50 UM ($1.26) | $2.90 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 34 UM ($0.86) | $2.63 | - 67% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Mauritania is 64% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Mauritania | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 30,000 UM ($754) | $2,813 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 20,000 UM ($503) | $2,099 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $222 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 22,000 UM ($553) | $2,056 | - 73% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,494 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $161 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 500 UM ($13) | $59 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 UM ($101) | $257 | - 61% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $147 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | - | $14 | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 200 UM ($5.03) | $33 | - 85% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in Mauritania is 17% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Mauritania | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 400 UM ($10) | $56 | - 82% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $51 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | - | $106 | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | - | $136 | - | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Mauritania is 49% 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 ($50,294) | $30,251 | + 66% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 43 UM ($1.08) | $0.94 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 400 UM ($10) | $79 | - 87% | |
| Personal Care | - 71% | |||
| Personal Care in Mauritania is 71% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Mauritania | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 70 UM ($1.76) | $9 | - 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 120 UM ($3.02) | $21 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 800 UM ($20) | $168 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $9 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 63 UM ($1.57) | $5.36 | - 71% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 100 UM ($2.51) | $7 | - 63% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 100 UM ($2.51) | $5.05 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 100 UM ($2.51) | $2.33 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $30 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Mauritania is 11% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Mauritania | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $61 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $29 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $207 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | - | $100 | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $15 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 120 UM ($3.02) | $5.91 | - 49% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $7 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $468 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.54 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 1,000 UM ($25) | $65 | - 61% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $10 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,857 prices entered by 2,071 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 17, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mauritania is 36% cheaper than in United States
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