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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.81 EUR (2.12 USD) in Mauritania and 6.33 EUR (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.4% lower in Mauritania.

1.81 EUR
6.33 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.52 EUR (1.78 USD) in Mauritania and 2.15 EUR (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 29.3% lower in Mauritania.

1.52 EUR
2.15 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 5.65 EUR (6.61 USD) in Mauritania and 17.04 EUR (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in Mauritania.

5.65 EUR
17.04 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

8.58 EUR
-

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

-
15.38 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.19 EUR (4.91 USD) in Mauritania and 13.74 EUR (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.5% lower in Mauritania.

4.19 EUR
13.74 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 2.15 EUR (2.51 USD) in Mauritania and 16.24 EUR (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in Mauritania.

2.15 EUR
16.24 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

-
2.85 EUR

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

2.19 EUR
-

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.89 EUR (2.21 USD) for 12 eggs in Mauritania and 6.15 EUR (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 69.3% lower in Mauritania.

1.89 EUR
6.15 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
3.26 EUR

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

1.48 EUR
-

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

-
21.36 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 0.5 EUR (0.58 USD) in Mauritania and 2.51 EUR (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.1% lower in Mauritania.

0.50 EUR
2.51 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.26 EUR (0.3 USD) in Mauritania and 4.28 EUR (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93.9% lower in Mauritania.

0.26 EUR
4.28 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 6.85 EUR (8.01 USD) in Mauritania and 14.67 EUR (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 53.3% lower in Mauritania.

6.85 EUR
14.67 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.21 EUR (1.42 USD) in Mauritania and 1.36 EUR (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 11% lower in Mauritania.

1.21 EUR
1.36 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 0.62 EUR (0.73 USD) in Mauritania and 3.43 EUR (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.9% lower in Mauritania.

0.62 EUR
3.43 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.09 EUR (1.28 USD) in Mauritania and 4.89 EUR (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.7% lower in Mauritania.

1.09 EUR
4.89 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 0.66 EUR (0.77 USD) in Mauritania and 3.2 EUR (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in Mauritania.

0.66 EUR
3.20 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.08 EUR (1.27 USD) in Mauritania and 7.07 EUR (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.7% lower in Mauritania.

1.08 EUR
7.07 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.68 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 0.81 EUR (0.95 USD) in Mauritania and 5.44 EUR (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 85.1% lower in Mauritania.

0.81 EUR
5.44 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.57 EUR (0.67 USD) in Mauritania and 2.13 EUR (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.2% lower in Mauritania.

0.57 EUR
2.13 EUR

Restaurant

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Mauritania vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 4.75 times less for meals in restaurants in Mauritania than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 2.09 EUR (2.44 USD) in Mauritania and 5.01 EUR (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Mauritania.

2.09 EUR
5.01 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 2.82 EUR (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46.1% lower in Mauritania.

1.52 EUR
2.82 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

-
6.84 EUR

Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

1.67 EUR
-

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
10.26 EUR

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

2.15 EUR
-

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 5.24 EUR (6.13 USD) in Mauritania and 10.26 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 48.9% lower in Mauritania.

5.24 EUR
10.26 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 20.51 EUR (24 USD) in Mauritania and 119.66 EUR (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in Mauritania.

20.51 EUR
119.66 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 2.9 EUR (3.39 USD) in Mauritania and 22.22 EUR (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.9% lower in Mauritania.

2.90 EUR
22.22 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.85 EUR (2.16 USD) in Mauritania and 2.18 EUR (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.1% lower in Mauritania.

1.85 EUR
2.18 EUR

Fuel

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Mauritania vs. United States - expenses related to fuel.

Diesel 1L

-
0.84 EUR

Gasoline 1L

-
0.79 EUR

Transportation

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Mauritania vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 7.15 times less for transportation in Mauritania than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 15.02 EUR (17.57 USD) in Mauritania and 112.82 EUR (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 86.7% lower in Mauritania.

15.02 EUR
112.82 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.41 EUR (0.48 USD) in Mauritania and 2.48 EUR (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in Mauritania.

0.41 EUR
2.48 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 5.6 EUR (6.56 USD) in Mauritania and 35.9 EUR (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.4% lower in Mauritania.

5.60 EUR
35.90 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.21 EUR (0.25 USD) in Mauritania and 1.85 EUR (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.6% lower in Mauritania.

0.21 EUR
1.85 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.75 EUR (0.88 USD) in Mauritania and 4.27 EUR (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.4% lower in Mauritania.

0.75 EUR
4.27 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 3.75 EUR (4.39 USD) in Mauritania and 17.09 EUR (20 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.1% lower in Mauritania.

3.75 EUR
17.09 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 74.55 EUR (87.23 USD) in Mauritania and 134.85 EUR (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 44.7% lower in Mauritania.

74.55 EUR
134.85 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 214.54 EUR (251.01 USD) in Mauritania and 55.56 EUR (65 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in the United States.

214.54 EUR
55.56 EUR

Flats for rent

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Mauritania vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 16.43 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 154.47 EUR (180.73 USD) in Mauritania and 3468 EUR (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.5% lower in Mauritania.

154.47 EUR
3 468 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 EUR (138.06 USD) in Mauritania and 2174 EUR (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.6% lower in Mauritania.

118.00 EUR
2 174 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 538.63 EUR (630.19 USD) in Mauritania and 7027 EUR (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.3% lower in Mauritania.

538.63 EUR
7 027 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 231.71 EUR (271.09 USD) in Mauritania and 4467 EUR (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.8% lower in Mauritania.

231.71 EUR
4 467 EUR

Flats for sale

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Mauritania vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.49 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 2908 EUR (3402.7 USD) in Mauritania and 14834 EUR (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.4% lower in Mauritania.

2 908 EUR
14 834 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 980.85 EUR (1147.57 USD) in Mauritania and 10407 EUR (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.6% lower in Mauritania.

980.85 EUR
10 407 EUR

Salary

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Mauritania vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Mauritania is 6.8 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 646.76 EUR (756.69 USD) in Mauritania and 4398 EUR (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 85.3% lower in Mauritania.

646.76 EUR
4 398 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

-
88.7 EUR

Two stars

54.8 EUR
125 EUR

Three stars

75.7 EUR
167 EUR

Four stars

120 EUR
216 EUR

Five stars

-
514 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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