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Village of Loboudou, Mauritania
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Mother and daughter selling handicraft in Adrar (Mauritania)
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Mauritania

Atlantic Ocean · Arabic

Mauritania

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Mauritania delivers Africa at 40% of global living costs—your Western salary stretches to desert solitude and endless horizons.

CLIMATE
Atlantic Ocean
35°C avg · 3800h sun/yr
CURRENCY
MRU
LANGUAGE
Arabic
SAFETY
Safe
#77 globally · Safety index 64/100
COST OF LIVING
Moderate
Cost index 41/100
TIME ZONE
GMT
UTC+0

What it's like to live in Mauritania

Mauritania is a vast West African nation situated in the Maghreb region, characterized by its expansive desert landscapes and strategic location along the Atlantic coast. Predominantly covered by the Sahara Desert, the country spans approximately 1,0...

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Cost of living
vs EU Average13% lower than EU average
1-bed apartment, city
MRU7,000Apartment (1 bedroom) in City…
Dinner for two
MRU150Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant
Monthly groceries
MRU50.00Milk (regular), (1 liter)
Public transit (month)
MRU17.50One-way Ticket (Local Transpo…
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Healthcare

  • Mauritania's healthcare system is generally underdeveloped, with significant disparities in quality and access between urban and rural areas.
  • Public healthcare facilities are primarily state-funded and intended for citizens, offering basic services that often fall below international standards.
  • Expats are strongly advised to secure comprehensive international health insurance, as there is no local public insurance scheme available for them.
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Entry Requirements & Visa Options

Mauritania requires all international travelers, including citizens of the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and most other nationalities, to obtain an eVisa prior to travel. Visa on arrival was discontinued in 2025 following the launch of the eVisa system on January 5, 2025. Travelers must complete the electronic visa form and receive approval before boarding flights to Mauritania. Present the eVisa confirmation at check-in and pay the visa fee (approximately €55) in USD or EUR upon arrival at Nouakchott...

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Data Source: Safety, crime, and quality metrics are sourced from Numbeo, a crowd-sourced global database of reported data.

All scores are relative comparisons on a 0-100 scale, where 50 = global average. Higher scores mean better than average, lower scores mean worse than average.