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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.82 EUR (2.11 USD) in Mauritania and 6.38 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.5% lower in Mauritania.

1.82 EUR
6.38 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.53 EUR (1.77 USD) in Mauritania and 2.17 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.5% lower in Mauritania.

1.53 EUR
2.17 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 5.68 EUR (6.59 USD) in Mauritania and 17.17 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.9% lower in Mauritania.

5.68 EUR
17.17 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

8.63 EUR
-

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

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15.50 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.22 EUR (4.89 USD) in Mauritania and 13.85 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Mauritania.

4.22 EUR
13.85 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 2.16 EUR (2.5 USD) in Mauritania and 16.36 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in Mauritania.

2.16 EUR
16.36 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

-
2.88 EUR

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

2.20 EUR
-

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.89 EUR (2.2 USD) for 12 eggs in Mauritania and 6.19 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Mauritania.

1.89 EUR
6.19 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
3.28 EUR

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

1.49 EUR
-

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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21.52 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.5 EUR (0.58 USD) in Mauritania and 2.53 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in Mauritania.

0.50 EUR
2.53 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.26 EUR (0.3 USD) in Mauritania and 4.31 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94% lower in Mauritania.

0.26 EUR
4.31 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 6.89 EUR (7.99 USD) in Mauritania and 14.78 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.4% lower in Mauritania.

6.89 EUR
14.78 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.22 EUR (1.41 USD) in Mauritania and 1.37 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.9% lower in Mauritania.

1.22 EUR
1.37 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.62 EUR (0.72 USD) in Mauritania and 3.45 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82% lower in Mauritania.

0.62 EUR
3.45 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.1 EUR (1.27 USD) in Mauritania and 4.93 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.7% lower in Mauritania.

1.10 EUR
4.93 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.66 EUR (0.77 USD) in Mauritania and 3.22 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.5% lower in Mauritania.

0.66 EUR
3.22 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.09 EUR (1.26 USD) in Mauritania and 7.12 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in Mauritania.

1.09 EUR
7.12 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.73 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 0.81 EUR (0.94 USD) in Mauritania and 5.49 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.2% lower in Mauritania.

0.81 EUR
5.49 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.57 EUR (0.66 USD) in Mauritania and 2.14 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.4% lower in Mauritania.

0.57 EUR
2.14 EUR

Restaurant

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Mauritania vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.77 times less for meals in restaurants in Mauritania than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.1 EUR (2.44 USD) in Mauritania and 5.05 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.4% lower in Mauritania.

2.10 EUR
5.05 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 1.52 EUR (1.77 USD) in Mauritania and 2.84 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.5% lower in Mauritania.

1.52 EUR
2.84 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

-
6.89 EUR

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

1.68 EUR
-

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
10.33 EUR

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

2.16 EUR
-

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.26 EUR (6.11 USD) in Mauritania and 10.33 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 49.1% lower in Mauritania.

5.26 EUR
10.33 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 20.61 EUR (23.94 USD) in Mauritania and 120.57 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in Mauritania.

20.61 EUR
120.57 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 2.91 EUR (3.38 USD) in Mauritania and 22.39 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87% lower in Mauritania.

2.91 EUR
22.39 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.85 EUR (2.15 USD) in Mauritania and 2.2 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.9% lower in Mauritania.

1.85 EUR
2.20 EUR

Fuel

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Mauritania vs. United States - expenses related to fuel.

Diesel 1L

-
0.85 EUR

Gasoline 1L

-
0.80 EUR

Transportation

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Mauritania vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 7.17 times less for transportation in Mauritania than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 15.09 EUR (17.53 USD) in Mauritania and 113.68 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.7% lower in Mauritania.

15.09 EUR
113.68 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.41 EUR (0.48 USD) in Mauritania and 2.5 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.6% lower in Mauritania.

0.41 EUR
2.50 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.63 EUR (6.54 USD) in Mauritania and 36.17 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.4% lower in Mauritania.

5.63 EUR
36.17 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.22 EUR (0.25 USD) in Mauritania and 1.87 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.2% lower in Mauritania.

0.22 EUR
1.87 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.75 EUR (0.88 USD) in Mauritania and 4.3 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.6% lower in Mauritania.

0.75 EUR
4.30 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 3.77 EUR (4.38 USD) in Mauritania and 17.22 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.1% lower in Mauritania.

3.77 EUR
17.22 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 74.93 EUR (87 USD) in Mauritania and 135.88 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.9% lower in Mauritania.

74.93 EUR
135.88 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 215.63 EUR (250.37 USD) in Mauritania and 55.98 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74% lower in the United States.

215.63 EUR
55.98 EUR

Flats for rent

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Mauritania vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 16.47 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 155.25 EUR (180.27 USD) in Mauritania and 3495 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.6% lower in Mauritania.

155.25 EUR
3 495 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 118.6 EUR (137.7 USD) in Mauritania and 2190 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.6% lower in Mauritania.

118.60 EUR
2 190 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 541.36 EUR (628.57 USD) in Mauritania and 7081 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.4% lower in Mauritania.

541.36 EUR
7 081 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 232.88 EUR (270.4 USD) in Mauritania and 4501 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.8% lower in Mauritania.

232.88 EUR
4 501 EUR

Flats for sale

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Mauritania vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.51 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 2923 EUR (3393.99 USD) in Mauritania and 14947 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in Mauritania.

2 923 EUR
14 947 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 985.81 EUR (1144.63 USD) in Mauritania and 10487 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.6% lower in Mauritania.

985.81 EUR
10 487 EUR

Salary

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Mauritania vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Mauritania is 6.82 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 650.03 EUR (754.76 USD) in Mauritania and 4431 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 85.3% lower in Mauritania.

650.03 EUR
4 431 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

-
89.3 EUR

Two stars

55.2 EUR
126 EUR

Three stars

76.3 EUR
168 EUR

Four stars

121 EUR
217 EUR

Five stars

-
518 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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