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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Mauritania

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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United States vs. Mauritania - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 3.49 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Mauritania.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 5.33 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 1.96 EUR (2.15 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 63.2% lower in Mauritania.

5.33 EUR
1.96 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.18 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.63 EUR (1.79 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 25.2% lower in Mauritania.

2.18 EUR
1.63 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 19.15 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 5.76 EUR (6.31 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 69.9% lower in Mauritania.

19.15 EUR
5.76 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

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9.18 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

16.42 EUR
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 15.89 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 4.82 EUR (5.28 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Mauritania.

15.89 EUR
4.82 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 14.6 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 2.3 EUR (2.52 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in Mauritania.

14.60 EUR
2.30 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

2.93 EUR
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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2.30 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.32 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.86 EUR (2.03 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 56.9% lower in Mauritania.

4.32 EUR
1.86 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

3.59 EUR
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Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

22.80 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.59 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 0.54 EUR (0.6 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 79.2% lower in Mauritania.

2.59 EUR
0.54 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.9 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 0.31 EUR (0.34 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 92.1% lower in Mauritania.

3.90 EUR
0.31 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 15.25 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 6.73 EUR (7.38 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in Mauritania.

15.25 EUR
6.73 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.14 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 1.24 EUR (1.36 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 8.1% lower in the United States.

1.14 EUR
1.24 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.56 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 0.6 EUR (0.66 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 83.1% lower in Mauritania.

3.56 EUR
0.60 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.86 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 1.3 EUR (1.42 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 73.3% lower in Mauritania.

4.86 EUR
1.30 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.89 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 0.62 EUR (0.68 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 84.1% lower in Mauritania.

3.89 EUR
0.62 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.5 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 1.1 EUR (1.2 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 85.3% lower in Mauritania.

7.50 EUR
1.10 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

8.19 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.7 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 0.75 EUR (0.83 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 86.8% lower in Mauritania.

5.70 EUR
0.75 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.28 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.59 EUR (0.65 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Mauritania.

2.28 EUR
0.59 EUR

Restaurant

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United States vs. Mauritania - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.63 times more for meals in restaurants in the United States than in Mauritania.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 4.76 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 2.12 EUR (2.32 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Mauritania.

4.76 EUR
2.12 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.55 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 1.94 EUR (2.12 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 23.9% lower in Mauritania.

2.55 EUR
1.94 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

7.30 EUR
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Domestic Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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2.09 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

9.12 EUR
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

-
2.40 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.95 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 5.02 EUR (5.5 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in Mauritania.

10.95 EUR
5.02 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 91.24 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 21.94 EUR (24.05 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 76% lower in Mauritania.

91.24 EUR
21.94 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 22.81 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 4.59 EUR (5.03 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in Mauritania.

22.81 EUR
4.59 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 2.01 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 1.4 EUR (1.53 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in Mauritania.

2.01 EUR
1.40 EUR

Fuel

EURMRUUSD

United States vs. Mauritania - expenses related to fuel.

Diesel 1L

0.86 EUR
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Gasoline 1L

0.84 EUR
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Transportation

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United States vs. Mauritania - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.69 times more for transportation in the United States than in Mauritania.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 117.7 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 26.41 EUR (28.94 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 77.6% lower in Mauritania.

117.70 EUR
26.41 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.51 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 0.46 EUR (0.51 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 81.7% lower in Mauritania.

2.51 EUR
0.46 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 27.37 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 4.69 EUR (5.14 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in Mauritania.

27.37 EUR
4.69 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.7 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 0.34 EUR (0.38 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 80% lower in Mauritania.

1.70 EUR
0.34 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 4.11 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 0.82 EUR (0.89 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 80% lower in Mauritania.

4.11 EUR
0.82 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 16.42 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 4.02 EUR (4.4 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in Mauritania.

16.42 EUR
4.02 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 89.66 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 28.96 EUR (31.74 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in Mauritania.

89.66 EUR
28.96 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

34.67 EUR
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Flats for rent

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United States vs. Mauritania - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 12.63 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Mauritania.

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 3468 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 197.32 EUR (216.26 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 94.3% lower in Mauritania.

3 468 EUR
197.32 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 2172 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 143.19 EUR (156.93 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 93.4% lower in Mauritania.

2 172 EUR
143.19 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 6473 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 601.77 EUR (659.52 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 90.7% lower in Mauritania.

6 473 EUR
601.77 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 3748 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 313.65 EUR (343.75 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 91.6% lower in Mauritania.

3 748 EUR
313.65 EUR

Flats for sale

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United States vs. Mauritania - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 6.59 times more for buying an apartment in the United States than in Mauritania.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 13028 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 2201 EUR (2412.5 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 83.1% lower in Mauritania.

13 028 EUR
2 201 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 8463 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 1062 EUR (1164.08 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in Mauritania.

8 463 EUR
1 062 EUR

Salary

EURMRUUSD

United States vs. Mauritania - average salary. The average salary in the United States is 10.86 times higher than in Mauritania.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 5472 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 503.87 EUR (552.22 USD) in Mauritania. The average salary is 90.8% lower in Mauritania.

5 472 EUR
503.87 EUR

Hotels

EURMRUUSD

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

One star

94.7 EUR
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Two stars

133 EUR
58.5 EUR

Three stars

178 EUR
80.9 EUR

Four stars

230 EUR
128 EUR

Five stars

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

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