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:

  • $ 48 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 8.2 per person
  • $ 1.7 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 937* (333830 MRO)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 80 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 2.8 per person
  • $ 4.4 per person

Total budget:

$ 1732* (616952 MRO)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 82 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 22 per person
  • $ 4.5 per person
  • $ 8.9 per person

Total budget:

$ 2118* (754474 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 2024

Cost of living: Mauritania VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Mauritania in 2024 is 57% 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:

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 5% moreTravel 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 41% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 3.8/person
($ 2.5 to $ 7.6)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 13/person
($ 6.9 to $ 20)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 5.9/person
($ 5.9 to $ 7)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.5/cup
($ 1.3 to $ 3.8)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.1/can
($ 2.1 to $ 2.1)

19% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.4/bottle
($ 1.5 to $ 3.8)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Mauritania: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Mauritania costs 63% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 52/night
($ 43 to $ 58)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 69/night
($ 36 to $ 119)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 157
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 91/night
($ 55 to $ 172)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 231
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 98/night
($ 60 to $ 163)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 313
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 66/night
($ 30 to $ 170)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 448
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 74/month
($ 40 to $ 126)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 86/month
($ 50 to $ 149)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 103/month
($ 57 to $ 181)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 73/month
($ 60 to $ 84)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 101/month
($ 75 to $ 130)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210

Mauritania: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Mauritania costs 57% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.5)

36% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.3/500g
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)

91% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 3.2)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.3/12 eggs
($ 1.5 to $ 3)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5/kg
($ 2.8 to $ 7)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.2/kg
($ 1.5 to $ 4.5)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.3)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1.3)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6
($ 0.5 to $ 1)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Mauritania: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Mauritania costs 50% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.4/ticket
($ 0.4 to $ 0.5)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.2/km
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.7)

36% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.9
($ 0.5 to $ 1.3)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Car hire
Car hire
$ 39/24hrs
($ 35 to $ 60)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 73

Mauritania: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Mauritania costs 68% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 4.4/ticket
($ 3.8 to $ 5.1)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Mauritania: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Mauritania costs 62% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2.5/pack
($ 2.5 to $ 2.6)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 21
($ 8.3 to $ 31)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 22
($ 7.6 to $ 26)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Nouakchott
London → Nouakchott
London → Nouakchott
$ 783
(fair price: $ 677)
New York City → Nouakchott
New York City → Nouakchott
New York City → Nouakchott
$ 1102
(fair price: $ 950)
Montreal → Nouakchott
Montreal → Nouakchott
Montreal → Nouakchott
$ 1275
(fair price: $ 1059)
Manchester → Nouakchott
Manchester → Nouakchott
Manchester → Nouakchott
$ 857
(fair price: $ 747)
Dublin → Nouakchott
Dublin → Nouakchott
Dublin → Nouakchott
$ 847
(fair price: $ 725)

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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, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Mauritania updated on 02-11-2024.

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