Cost of Living in Mauritania
Summary of cost of living in Mauritania:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $2,783.1 (111,137.2 MRU), excluding rent.
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $773.5 (30,889.4 MRU), excluding rent.
- Cost of living in Mauritania is, on average, 40.5% lower than in United States.
- Rent in Mauritania is, on average, 82.9% lower than in United States.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 100.00 MRU | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 956.00 MRU | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 239.60 MRU | |
| Domestic Draft Non-Alcoholic Beer (1 Pint) | 78.00 MRU | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 70.00 MRU | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 91.46 MRU | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 70.67 MRU | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 86.00 MRU | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 59.00 MRU | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 9.75 MRU | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 23.68 MRU | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 91.97 MRU | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 136.01 MRU | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 88.68 MRU | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 119.41 MRU | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 37.47 MRU | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 32.35 MRU | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 24.31 MRU | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 16.02 MRU | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 14.51 MRU | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 13.95 MRU | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 29.25 MRU | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 26.16 MRU | |
| Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range) | 400.00 MRU | |
| Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 103.03 MRU | |
| Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 69.00 MRU | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 100.00 MRU | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 18.00 MRU | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 875.00 MRU | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 35.00 MRU | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 24.14 MRU | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 190.00 MRU | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 52.41 MRU | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 300,000.00 MRU | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 364,433.33 MRU | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 5,166.67 MRU | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 883.33 MRU | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 2,400.00 MRU | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 1,225.00 MRU | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 10,000.00 MRU | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 162.50 MRU | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 17,800.00 MRU | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 301,000.00 MRU | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 900.00 MRU | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 916.67 MRU | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 2,740.00 MRU | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 1,650.00 MRU | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 7,760.00 MRU | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 5,600.00 MRU | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 28,982.03 MRU | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 11,040.00 MRU | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 24,154.59 MRU | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 11,148.27 MRU | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 22,775.00 MRU | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 20.00 | |
Prices in Mauritania
This country had 53 entries in the past 12 months by 9 different contributors.
Last update: 1 June 2026
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Last update: 1 June 2026
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