MigrantoCost of living in Mauritania
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Monthly cost in Mauritania
Spending runs from MRU 1,800 a month in the poorest fifth to MRU 9,080 in the richest
Per person, whole country
MRU 3,840
what a typical person spends in a month
Spending across the population
MRU 1,800richest 20%
MRU 9,080
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How living costs in Mauritania compare
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What things cost here
How much the same goods and services cost in Mauritania against other countries
Cheaper than 74% of countries
Where Mauritania sits when every country is lined up from cheapest to most expensive
Pakistanmost expensive
Bermuda
middle
A basket of goods and services that costs MRU 40,000 at world-middle prices costs MRU 31,500 here.
Data source: household consumption 2024 (World Bank), International Comparison Program 2021 (World Bank), adjusted to 2026 using IMF GDP-per-capita growth
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MRU 5,360
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Frequently asked questions
What is the cost of living in Mauritania?
A typical person in Mauritania spends about MRU 3,840 a month — around MRU 46,100 a year — on housing, groceries, transport and other everyday costs. It's a nationwide average across different regions, cities and types of housing.
What is the standard of living in Mauritania?
By spending, Mauritania ranks #153 of 185 countries. A typical person spends about MRU 3,840 a month, the poorest 20% about MRU 1,800 and the richest 20% about MRU 9,080. The gap between them shows how unevenly people live.
What is the cost of living in Mauritania in US dollars?
The cost of living in Mauritania is about $96 a month, or roughly $1,152 a year per person.
How much money do you need to live comfortably in Mauritania?
It all depends on your standard of living. A modest budget runs about MRU 1,800 a month per person, a typical one around MRU 3,840, and a comfortable life around MRU 5,200. In big cities and for a family, costs are usually higher.
Is Mauritania an expensive country to live in?
No. Mauritania is more expensive than 17% of countries worldwide and ranks 25th of 53 in Africa by cost of living.
What currency is used in Mauritania?
Mauritania uses the Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRU). Amounts on this page are shown in it; the currency switcher converts them.
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