Travel budget and cost of living in Mauritania how much does a trip cost?
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Travel budget in Mauritania
Mauritania: calculate your travel budget
Mauritania: sample budgets by traveller type
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Mauritania for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 28 for 2 ppl.
- $ 8.6 per person
- $ 2.4 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 693* (251706 MRO)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 76 for 2 ppl.
- $ 14 per person
- $ 5.3 per person
- $ 8.1 per person
Total budget:
$ 1820* (661472 MRO)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 113 for 2 ppl.
- $ 22 per person
- $ 10.6 per person
- $ 17 per person
Total budget:
$ 2936* (1067486 MRO)
* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).
Cost of living in Mauritania in 2021
Cost of living: Mauritania VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Mauritania in 2021 is 21% less than in the United States (USA).
The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Cost of living in Mauritania by city
See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Mauritania compared to the national average.
| Cities | /Mauritania | View Details |
|---|---|---|
| Nouakchott | 2% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Nouakchott |
Local prices in Mauritania by expense type
Mauritania: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Mauritania costs 31% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 5.5/person
($ 4.5 to $ 9.4)
($ 4.5 to $ 9.4)
62% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 153 course dinner
$ 14/person
($ 8.1 to $ 17)
($ 8.1 to $ 17)
53% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 29McDonald's meal
$ 4.9/person
($ 2.5 to $ 5.5)
($ 2.5 to $ 5.5)
38% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9Cappuccino
$ 2/cup
($ 1.4 to $ 2.7)
($ 1.4 to $ 2.7)
53% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2Fizzy drink
$ 2.9/can
($ 0.6 to $ 5.4)
($ 0.6 to $ 5.4)
55% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9Water bottle
$ 1/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 1.7)
($ 0.5 to $ 1.7)
36% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.5Mauritania: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Mauritania costs 45% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
$ 28/night
($ 28 to $ 28)
($ 28 to $ 28)
74% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1092-star hotel
$ 59/night
($ 54 to $ 64)
($ 54 to $ 64)
53% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1263-star hotel
$ 93/night
($ 73 to $ 121)
($ 73 to $ 121)
48% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1804-star hotel
$ 134/night
($ 108 to $ 163)
($ 108 to $ 163)
48% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2625-star hotel
$ 132/night
( $ 132)
( $ 132)
74% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510Hotel/Youth Hostel
$ 52/month
($ 45 to $ 60)
($ 45 to $ 60)
57% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 122Room with kitchen
$ 66/month
($ 63 to $ 71)
($ 63 to $ 71)
60% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169Hotel with swimming pool
$ 116/month
($ 77 to $ 155)
($ 77 to $ 155)
29% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165Cottage or guest house
$ 61/month
($ 51 to $ 70)
($ 51 to $ 70)
72% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223Family room
$ 293/month
($ 204 to $ 370)
($ 204 to $ 370)
68% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175Mauritania: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Mauritania costs 28% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 1.8)
($ 1.4 to $ 1.8)
83% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.8Bread
$ 6/500g
($ 0.2 to $ 14)
($ 0.2 to $ 14)
125% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7Rice
$ 1.6/kg
($ 1 to $ 2.2)
($ 1 to $ 2.2)
59% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9Eggs
$ 2.4/12 eggs
($ 1.7 to $ 3.3)
($ 1.7 to $ 3.3)
3% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3Cheese
$ 5.3/kg
($ 4.1 to $ 6.1)
($ 4.1 to $ 6.1)
52% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11Chicken
$ 6.3/kg
($ 2.7 to $ 8.1)
($ 2.7 to $ 8.1)
29% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.9Apples
$ 2/kg
($ 1.7 to $ 2.2)
($ 1.7 to $ 2.2)
55% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5Oranges
$ 1.6/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2)
($ 1.1 to $ 2)
59% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9Tomatoes
$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.5)
($ 0.8 to $ 2.5)
69% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.2Potatoes
$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 0.8)
($ 0.6 to $ 0.8)
70% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6Salad
$ 0.6/salad
($ 0.2 to $ 0.7)
($ 0.2 to $ 0.7)
60% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6Water bottle
$ 0.6
($ 0.6 to $ 1.4)
($ 0.6 to $ 1.4)
69% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8Joint of beef
$ 5.9/kg
($ 5.4 to $ 6.6)
($ 5.4 to $ 6.6)
52% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Mauritania: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Mauritania costs 29% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 0.6/ticket
($ 0.6 to $ 0.6)
($ 0.6 to $ 0.6)
75% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2Bus pass
$ 45/month
( $ 45)
( $ 45)
37% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 70Taxi (per km)
$ 0.6/km
( $ 0.6)
( $ 0.6)
67% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6Petrol
$ 1.1/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.2)
($ 1.1 to $ 1.2)
66% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1
($ 0.6 to $ 1.4)
($ 0.6 to $ 1.4)
70% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2Car hire
$ 44/24hrs
($ 39 to $ 66)
($ 39 to $ 66)
10% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40Mauritania: Budget for living and housing
On average, the cost of housing in Mauritania costs 40% less than in the United States (USA).
Electricity, water...
$ 115/month
($ 70 to $ 139)
($ 70 to $ 139)
29% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 162Broadband internet
$ 137/month
($ 57 to $ 271)
($ 57 to $ 271)
110% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 65Studio flat (city centre)
$ 265/month
($ 139 to $ 386)
($ 139 to $ 386)
80% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1328Studio flat (suburbs)
$ 124/month
($ 84 to $ 189)
($ 84 to $ 189)
88% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1069Flat (centre)
$ 709/month
($ 277 to $ 1211)
($ 277 to $ 1211)
66% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2126Flat (suburbs)
$ 228/month
($ 139 to $ 406)
($ 139 to $ 406)
86% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1698Gym
$ 39/month
($ 29 to $ 55)
($ 29 to $ 55)
3% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38Private nursery
$ 167/month
($ 42 to $ 235)
($ 42 to $ 235)
82% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 924Private primary school
$ 9463/yr
($ 2750 to $ 16174)
($ 2750 to $ 16174)
39% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15684Mauritania: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in Mauritania costs 30% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 8.1/ticket
( $ 8.1)
( $ 8.1)
31% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12Tennis
$ 11/hr
( $ 11)
( $ 11)
29% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16Mauritania: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Mauritania is 55% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 2.7/pack
($ 2.7 to $ 2.7)
($ 2.7 to $ 2.7)
65% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 7.9Levi's jeans
$ 83
( $ 83)
( $ 83)
84% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45Summer dress
$ 124
( $ 124)
( $ 124)
241% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 36Trainers
$ 109
( $ 109)
( $ 109)
44% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 76Leather shoes
$ 69
( $ 69)
( $ 69)
28% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 95Plane ticket budget
London → Nouakchott
$ 818
(fair price: $ 727)
(fair price: $ 727)
About the information on the cost of living in Mauritania
The information about the cost of living in Mauritania shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in Mauritania updated on 24-01-2021.