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Cost of Living & Prices:
Mauritania vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Mauritania vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 3.48 times less for grocery shopping in Mauritania than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.9 EUR (2.16 USD) in Mauritania and 5.15 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 63.1% lower in Mauritania.

1.90 EUR
5.15 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.58 EUR (1.79 USD) in Mauritania and 2.11 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25.1% lower in Mauritania.

1.58 EUR
2.11 EUR

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 5.58 EUR (6.33 USD) in Mauritania and 18.5 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.8% lower in Mauritania.

5.58 EUR
18.50 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

8.90 EUR
-

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

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15.86 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.67 EUR (5.3 USD) in Mauritania and 15.35 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.6% lower in Mauritania.

4.67 EUR
15.35 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 2.23 EUR (2.52 USD) in Mauritania and 14.1 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in Mauritania.

2.23 EUR
14.10 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

-
2.83 EUR

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

2.23 EUR
-

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.8 EUR (2.04 USD) for 12 eggs in Mauritania and 4.18 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Mauritania.

1.80 EUR
4.18 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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3.46 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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22.02 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.53 EUR (0.6 USD) in Mauritania and 2.5 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.8% lower in Mauritania.

0.53 EUR
2.50 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.3 EUR (0.34 USD) in Mauritania and 3.76 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92% lower in Mauritania.

0.30 EUR
3.76 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 6.52 EUR (7.4 USD) in Mauritania and 14.73 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.7% lower in Mauritania.

6.52 EUR
14.73 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.2 EUR (1.36 USD) in Mauritania and 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.3% lower in the United States.

1.20 EUR
1.10 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.59 EUR (0.66 USD) in Mauritania and 3.44 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.8% lower in Mauritania.

0.59 EUR
3.44 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.26 EUR (1.43 USD) in Mauritania and 4.7 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in Mauritania.

1.26 EUR
4.70 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.61 EUR (0.69 USD) in Mauritania and 3.75 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.7% lower in Mauritania.

0.61 EUR
3.75 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.06 EUR (1.21 USD) in Mauritania and 7.24 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.4% lower in Mauritania.

1.06 EUR
7.24 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.91 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 0.73 EUR (0.83 USD) in Mauritania and 5.51 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in Mauritania.

0.73 EUR
5.51 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.58 EUR (0.65 USD) in Mauritania and 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Mauritania.

0.58 EUR
2.20 EUR

Restaurant

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Mauritania vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.62 times less for meals in restaurants in Mauritania than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.05 EUR (2.33 USD) in Mauritania and 4.6 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.4% lower in Mauritania.

2.05 EUR
4.60 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.88 EUR (2.13 USD) in Mauritania and 2.47 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.9% lower in Mauritania.

1.88 EUR
2.47 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

-
7.05 EUR

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

2.02 EUR
-

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
8.81 EUR

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

2.33 EUR
-

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 4.87 EUR (5.52 USD) in Mauritania and 10.57 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.9% lower in Mauritania.

4.87 EUR
10.57 EUR

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 21.26 EUR (24.13 USD) in Mauritania and 88.12 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.9% lower in Mauritania.

21.26 EUR
88.12 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 4.45 EUR (5.05 USD) in Mauritania and 22.03 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.8% lower in Mauritania.

4.45 EUR
22.03 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.36 EUR (1.54 USD) in Mauritania and 1.94 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.9% lower in Mauritania.

1.36 EUR
1.94 EUR

Fuel

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Mauritania vs. United States - expenses related to fuel.

Diesel 1L

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0.83 EUR

Gasoline 1L

-
0.81 EUR

Transportation

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Mauritania vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.67 times less for transportation in Mauritania than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 25.59 EUR (29.04 USD) in Mauritania and 113.68 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.5% lower in Mauritania.

25.59 EUR
113.68 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.45 EUR (0.51 USD) in Mauritania and 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.4% lower in Mauritania.

0.45 EUR
2.42 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 4.54 EUR (5.15 USD) in Mauritania and 26.44 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.8% lower in Mauritania.

4.54 EUR
26.44 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.33 EUR (0.38 USD) in Mauritania and 1.64 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in Mauritania.

0.33 EUR
1.64 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.79 EUR (0.9 USD) in Mauritania and 3.97 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Mauritania.

0.79 EUR
3.97 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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Mauritania vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 3.89 EUR (4.42 USD) in Mauritania and 15.86 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in Mauritania.

3.89 EUR
15.86 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 28.07 EUR (31.85 USD) in Mauritania and 86.59 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.6% lower in Mauritania.

28.07 EUR
86.59 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

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33.49 EUR

Flats for rent

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Mauritania vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 12.59 times less for renting an apartment in Mauritania than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 191.21 EUR (216.98 USD) in Mauritania and 3349 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.3% lower in Mauritania.

191.21 EUR
3 349 EUR

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 138.75 EUR (157.45 USD) in Mauritania and 2098 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93.4% lower in Mauritania.

138.75 EUR
2 098 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 583.14 EUR (661.72 USD) in Mauritania and 6252 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.7% lower in Mauritania.

583.14 EUR
6 252 EUR

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 303.94 EUR (344.9 USD) in Mauritania and 3620 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.6% lower in Mauritania.

303.94 EUR
3 620 EUR

Flats for sale

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Mauritania vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.56 times less for buying an apartment in Mauritania than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 2133 EUR (2420.54 USD) in Mauritania and 12582 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83% lower in Mauritania.

2 133 EUR
12 582 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1029 EUR (1167.96 USD) in Mauritania and 8174 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.4% lower in Mauritania.

1 029 EUR
8 174 EUR

Salary

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Mauritania vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Mauritania is 10.82 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 488.27 EUR (554.07 USD) in Mauritania and 5285 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 90.8% lower in Mauritania.

488.27 EUR
5 285 EUR

Hotels

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Mauritania vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

-
91.4 EUR

Two stars

56.5 EUR
129 EUR

Three stars

78.1 EUR
172 EUR

Four stars

124 EUR
222 EUR

Five stars

-
530 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Mauritania: 1 cities, 24 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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