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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

EURUSDMRU

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 4.98 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States and 1.83 EUR (2.15 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 63.3% lower in Mauritania.

4.98 EUR
1.83 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 2.04 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States and 1.53 EUR (1.79 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 25% lower in Mauritania.

2.04 EUR
1.53 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 17.91 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States and 5.38 EUR (6.31 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 70% lower in Mauritania.

17.91 EUR
5.38 EUR

Bottle of Non-Alcoholic Wine (Mid-Range)

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8.59 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

15.36 EUR
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Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 14.86 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States and 4.5 EUR (5.28 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 69.7% lower in Mauritania.

14.86 EUR
4.50 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 13.65 EUR (16 USD) in the United States and 2.15 EUR (2.52 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 84.2% lower in Mauritania.

13.65 EUR
2.15 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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

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2.15 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 4.04 EUR (4.74 USD) for 12 eggs in the United States and 1.73 EUR (2.03 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 57.2% lower in Mauritania.

4.04 EUR
1.73 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

3.35 EUR
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Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.32 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 2.42 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States and 0.51 EUR (0.59 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 78.9% lower in Mauritania.

2.42 EUR
0.51 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 3.64 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States and 0.29 EUR (0.34 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 92% lower in Mauritania.

3.64 EUR
0.29 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 14.26 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States and 6.29 EUR (7.38 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 55.9% lower in Mauritania.

14.26 EUR
6.29 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 1.07 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States and 1.16 EUR (1.36 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 7.8% lower in the United States.

1.07 EUR
1.16 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 3.33 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States and 0.56 EUR (0.66 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 83.2% lower in Mauritania.

3.33 EUR
0.56 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 4.55 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States and 1.21 EUR (1.42 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 73.4% lower in Mauritania.

4.55 EUR
1.21 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 3.63 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States and 0.58 EUR (0.68 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 84% lower in Mauritania.

3.63 EUR
0.58 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.01 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States and 1.02 EUR (1.2 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 85.4% lower in Mauritania.

7.01 EUR
1.02 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

7.66 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 5.33 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States and 0.71 EUR (0.83 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 86.7% lower in Mauritania.

5.33 EUR
0.71 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 2.13 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States and 0.56 EUR (0.65 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 73.7% lower in Mauritania.

2.13 EUR
0.56 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 4.45 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States and 1.98 EUR (2.32 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 55.5% lower in Mauritania.

4.45 EUR
1.98 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 2.39 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States and 1.81 EUR (2.12 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 24.3% lower in Mauritania.

2.39 EUR
1.81 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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

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1.95 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

8.53 EUR
-

Imported Non-Alcoholic Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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2.25 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 10.24 EUR (12 USD) in the United States and 4.69 EUR (5.5 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 54.2% lower in Mauritania.

10.24 EUR
4.69 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 85.32 EUR (100 USD) in the United States and 20.51 EUR (24.04 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 76% lower in Mauritania.

85.32 EUR
20.51 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 21.33 EUR (25 USD) in the United States and 4.29 EUR (5.03 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in Mauritania.

21.33 EUR
4.29 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 1.88 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States and 1.31 EUR (1.53 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 30.3% lower in Mauritania.

1.88 EUR
1.31 EUR

Fuel

EURUSDMRU

United States vs. Mauritania - expenses related to fuel.

Diesel 1L

0.81 EUR
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Gasoline 1L

0.78 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 110.06 EUR (129 USD) in the United States and 24.68 EUR (28.93 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 77.6% lower in Mauritania.

110.06 EUR
24.68 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.35 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States and 0.43 EUR (0.51 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 81.7% lower in Mauritania.

2.35 EUR
0.43 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 25.6 EUR (30 USD) in the United States and 4.38 EUR (5.14 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 82.9% lower in Mauritania.

25.60 EUR
4.38 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 1.59 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States and 0.32 EUR (0.38 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 79.9% lower in Mauritania.

1.59 EUR
0.32 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 3.84 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States and 0.76 EUR (0.89 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 80.2% lower in Mauritania.

3.84 EUR
0.76 EUR

Sports & entertainment

EURUSDMRU

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 15.36 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 3.76 EUR (4.4 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 75.5% lower in Mauritania.

15.36 EUR
3.76 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 83.84 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States and 27.08 EUR (31.73 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in Mauritania.

83.84 EUR
27.08 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

32.42 EUR
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Flats for rent

EURUSDMRU

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 3243 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 184.46 EUR (216.19 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 94.3% lower in Mauritania.

3 243 EUR
184.46 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 2031 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States and 133.85 EUR (156.88 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 93.4% lower in Mauritania.

2 031 EUR
133.85 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 6053 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States and 562.54 EUR (659.33 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 90.7% lower in Mauritania.

6 053 EUR
562.54 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 3504 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States and 293.2 EUR (343.65 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 91.6% lower in Mauritania.

3 504 EUR
293.20 EUR

Flats for sale

EURUSDMRU

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 12182 EUR (14277.9 USD) in the United States and 2058 EUR (2411.77 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 83.1% lower in Mauritania.

12 182 EUR
2 058 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 7914 EUR (9275.19 USD) in the United States and 992.9 EUR (1163.73 USD) in Mauritania. The price of this product is 87.5% lower in Mauritania.

7 914 EUR
992.90 EUR

Salary

EURUSDMRU

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 5117 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States and 471.02 EUR (552.06 USD) in Mauritania. The average salary is 90.8% lower in Mauritania.

5 117 EUR
471.02 EUR

Hotels

EURUSDMRU

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

One star

88.5 EUR
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Two stars

125 EUR
54.7 EUR

Three stars

167 EUR
75.6 EUR

Four stars

215 EUR
120 EUR

Five stars

513 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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