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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 3.46 times less for grocery shopping in Mauritania than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.99 EUR (2.17 USD) in Mauritania and 5.37 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.9% lower in Mauritania.

1.99 EUR
5.37 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.66 EUR (1.8 USD) in Mauritania and 2.2 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 24.5% lower in Mauritania.

1.66 EUR
2.20 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 5.85 EUR (6.36 USD) in Mauritania and 19.29 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Mauritania.

5.85 EUR
19.29 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

9.33 EUR
-

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

-
16.54 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.9 EUR (5.33 USD) in Mauritania and 16.01 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.4% lower in Mauritania.

4.90 EUR
16.01 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 2.33 EUR (2.54 USD) in Mauritania and 14.71 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in Mauritania.

2.33 EUR
14.71 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

-
2.95 EUR

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

2.33 EUR
-

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.89 EUR (2.05 USD) for 12 eggs in Mauritania and 4.36 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in Mauritania.

1.89 EUR
4.36 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
3.61 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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22.97 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.55 EUR (0.6 USD) in Mauritania and 2.61 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.9% lower in Mauritania.

0.55 EUR
2.61 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.31 EUR (0.34 USD) in Mauritania and 3.92 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.1% lower in Mauritania.

0.31 EUR
3.92 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 6.84 EUR (7.44 USD) in Mauritania and 15.36 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Mauritania.

6.84 EUR
15.36 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.26 EUR (1.37 USD) in Mauritania and 1.15 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 8.7% lower in the United States.

1.26 EUR
1.15 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.61 EUR (0.67 USD) in Mauritania and 3.58 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83% lower in Mauritania.

0.61 EUR
3.58 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.32 EUR (1.44 USD) in Mauritania and 4.9 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.1% lower in Mauritania.

1.32 EUR
4.90 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.63 EUR (0.69 USD) in Mauritania and 3.92 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in Mauritania.

0.63 EUR
3.92 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.11 EUR (1.21 USD) in Mauritania and 7.56 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in Mauritania.

1.11 EUR
7.56 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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8.25 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 0.77 EUR (0.83 USD) in Mauritania and 5.74 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.6% lower in Mauritania.

0.77 EUR
5.74 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.6 EUR (0.66 USD) in Mauritania and 2.3 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.9% lower in Mauritania.

0.60 EUR
2.30 EUR

Restaurant

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Mauritania vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.6 times less for meals in restaurants in Mauritania than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.15 EUR (2.34 USD) in Mauritania and 4.8 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.2% lower in Mauritania.

2.15 EUR
4.80 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.97 EUR (2.14 USD) in Mauritania and 2.57 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.3% lower in Mauritania.

1.97 EUR
2.57 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

-
7.35 EUR

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

2.12 EUR
-

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
9.19 EUR

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

2.44 EUR
-

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.1 EUR (5.55 USD) in Mauritania and 11.03 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.8% lower in Mauritania.

5.10 EUR
11.03 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 22.3 EUR (24.26 USD) in Mauritania and 91.92 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in Mauritania.

22.30 EUR
91.92 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 4.67 EUR (5.08 USD) in Mauritania and 22.98 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.7% lower in Mauritania.

4.67 EUR
22.98 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.42 EUR (1.55 USD) in Mauritania and 2.02 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.7% lower in Mauritania.

1.42 EUR
2.02 EUR

Fuel

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Mauritania vs. United States - expenses related to fuel.

Diesel 1L

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1.00 EUR

Gasoline 1L

-
0.85 EUR

Transportation

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Mauritania vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.65 times less for transportation in Mauritania than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 26.83 EUR (29.19 USD) in Mauritania and 118.57 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.4% lower in Mauritania.

26.83 EUR
118.57 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.47 EUR (0.51 USD) in Mauritania and 2.53 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.4% lower in Mauritania.

0.47 EUR
2.53 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 4.76 EUR (5.18 USD) in Mauritania and 27.57 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in Mauritania.

4.76 EUR
27.57 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.35 EUR (0.38 USD) in Mauritania and 1.71 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Mauritania.

0.35 EUR
1.71 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.83 EUR (0.9 USD) in Mauritania and 4.14 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80% lower in Mauritania.

0.83 EUR
4.14 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 4.08 EUR (4.44 USD) in Mauritania and 16.54 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.3% lower in Mauritania.

4.08 EUR
16.54 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 29.43 EUR (32.02 USD) in Mauritania and 90.32 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.4% lower in Mauritania.

29.43 EUR
90.32 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

-
34.93 EUR

Flats for rent

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Mauritania vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 12.52 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 200.52 EUR (218.16 USD) in Mauritania and 3493 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.3% lower in Mauritania.

200.52 EUR
3 493 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 145.51 EUR (158.31 USD) in Mauritania and 2188 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93.3% lower in Mauritania.

145.51 EUR
2 188 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 611.52 EUR (665.31 USD) in Mauritania and 6521 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.6% lower in Mauritania.

611.52 EUR
6 521 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 318.73 EUR (346.77 USD) in Mauritania and 3775 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 91.6% lower in Mauritania.

318.73 EUR
3 775 EUR

Flats for sale

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Mauritania vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.53 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 2237 EUR (2433.66 USD) in Mauritania and 13124 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83% lower in Mauritania.

2 237 EUR
13 124 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 1079 EUR (1174.29 USD) in Mauritania and 8525 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.3% lower in Mauritania.

1 079 EUR
8 525 EUR

Salary

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Mauritania vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Mauritania is 10.76 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 512.03 EUR (557.07 USD) in Mauritania and 5512 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 90.7% lower in Mauritania.

512.03 EUR
5 512 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

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104 EUR

Two stars

31.3 EUR
119 EUR

Three stars

91.1 EUR
165 EUR

Four stars

182 EUR
222 EUR

Five stars

-
506 EUR

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 May 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 May 2024) • Mauritania: 1 cities, 12 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3791 hotels

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