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:

  • $ 52 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 8.7 per person
  • $ 2.3 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1027* (336476 MRO)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 86 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 17 per person
  • $ 3.4 per person
  • $ 4.9 per person

Total budget:

$ 1886* (618310 MRO)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 92 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 24 per person
  • $ 5.2 per person
  • $ 9.9 per person

Total budget:

$ 2351* (770658 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 2025

Cost of living: Mauritania VS Belgium

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Mauritania in 2025 is 55% less than in Belgium.

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices Belgium in in Belgium and Belgium by types of expenses:

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Local prices in Mauritania by expense type

Mauritania: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Mauritania costs 43% less than in Belgium.
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 3.8/person
($ 2.8 to $ 8.5)

84% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 24
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 14/person
($ 7 to $ 23)

71% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 47
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 6.8/person
($ 6.7 to $ 7.9)

42% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 12
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.8/cup
($ 1.4 to $ 4.2)

29% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.2/can
($ 2.2 to $ 2.3)

28% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.7/bottle
($ 1.6 to $ 4.2)

5% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9

Mauritania: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Mauritania costs 48% less than in Belgium.
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 57/night
($ 46 to $ 63)

46% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 106
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 72/night
($ 39 to $ 122)

50% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 145
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 99/night
($ 62 to $ 185)

36% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 156
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 111/night
($ 69 to $ 184)

40% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 187
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 72/night
($ 32 to $ 185)

70% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 245
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 76/month
($ 45 to $ 120)

38% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 123
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 96/month
($ 56 to $ 166)

51% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 198
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 114/month
($ 60 to $ 200)

41% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 194
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 79/month
($ 65 to $ 91)

53% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 170
Family room
Family room
$ 111/month
($ 84 to $ 138)

57% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 259

Mauritania: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Mauritania costs 42% less than in Belgium.
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Milk
Milk
$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 1.6)

21% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 1.3
Bread
Bread
$ 0.7/500g
($ 0.6 to $ 0.8)

85% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4.9
Rice
Rice
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 3.6)

52% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 2.5/12 eggs
($ 1.6 to $ 3.4)

37% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 5.5/kg
($ 3.2 to $ 7.9)

54% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 2.3/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 5.1)

16% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.4)

64% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.4)

60% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.1
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7
($ 0.6 to $ 1.2)

28% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 1

Mauritania: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Mauritania costs 62% less than in Belgium.
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.6/ticket
($ 0.5 to $ 0.6)

81% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.2/km
($ 0.2 to $ 0.5)

90% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 2)

25% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.9
($ 0.6 to $ 1.4)

83% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 5.9
Car hire
Car hire
$ 43/24hrs
($ 38 to $ 65)

29% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 60

Mauritania: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Mauritania costs 66% less than in Belgium.
Cinema
Cinema
$ 4.9/ticket
($ 4.2 to $ 5.6)

66% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 15

Mauritania: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Mauritania costs 68% less than in Belgium.
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 2.8/pack
($ 2.8 to $ 2.8)

75% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 12
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 24
($ 9.3 to $ 35)

78% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 107
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 24
($ 8.5 to $ 30)

50% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Nouakchott
London → Nouakchott
London → Nouakchott
$ 848
(fair price: $ 742)
New York City → Nouakchott
New York City → Nouakchott
New York City → Nouakchott
$ 1207
(fair price: $ 1035)
Montreal → Nouakchott
Montreal → Nouakchott
Montreal → Nouakchott
$ 1379
(fair price: $ 1151)
Manchester → Nouakchott
Manchester → Nouakchott
Manchester → Nouakchott
$ 916
(fair price: $ 806)
Dublin → Nouakchott
Dublin → Nouakchott
Dublin → Nouakchott
$ 917
(fair price: $ 792)

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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 28-01-2025.

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