Places · Mauritania
The best places to live in Mauritania
Arcadia scores 4 places in Mauritania, from Chinguetti at about $750 a month to Nouakchott at about $1,000. 2 are by the sea, 1 are in the mountains. The climate is mostly desert. Across the country the typical ratings are safety 3/5, healthcare 2/5 and internet 3/5.
The standouts in Mauritania
Cheapest, safest and best connected are within the 4 places Arcadia scores in Mauritania, not the whole country.
All 4 places in Mauritania
Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Mauritania?
Across the 4 places Arcadia scores in Mauritania the median is about $875 a month for one person, from Chinguetti at around $750 to Nouakchott at around $1,000. These are estimates for everyday living, rent included, not quotes.
What is the cheapest place to live in Mauritania?
Chinguetti, at about $750 a month. It is the cheapest of the 4 places Arcadia scores in Mauritania, which is not the same as the cheapest in the country.
Which place in Mauritania has the best internet?
Nouakchott, rated 3 out of 5. The typical rating across the 4 places is 3 out of 5.
How safe are the places Arcadia scores in Mauritania?
The typical safety rating is 3 out of 5, and the highest-rated is Nouakchott. These are broad country-level estimates meant for comparing places, not local advice for a particular street or moment.
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