Moving to Mauritania from Argentina

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Argentina to Mauritania — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Argentina to Mauritania, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Argentina to Mauritania, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
71 ↑ 8% vs 2015

people born in Argentina live in Mauritania · UN DESA

Who's moving to Mauritania?

Top countries of origin for Mauritania's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Argentina to Mauritania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

AR
4.3
MR
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AR
8.8
MR
9.5

Argentina generally does better on safety, though Mauritania leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AR
$3,089
MR
$302
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

AR
40.8
MR
2.4

Argentina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritania leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AR
29.0
MR
62.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AR
4.0t
MR
1.0t

Argentina generally does better on environment, though Mauritania leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AR
24.6
MR
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AR
10.5%
MR
13.2%

Argentina performs better than Mauritania across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AR
6.2%
MR
10.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AR
$26,500
MR
$6,300

Argentina performs better than Mauritania across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AR
78.3 yrs
MR
65.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AR
9.3
MR
51.0

Argentina performs better than Mauritania across all family life metrics.

Data: Federal Administration of Public Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Argentina and Mauritania. To live, work, or study long-term in Mauritania, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Mauritania's immigration authority.

Argentina passport

Argentina passport holder visiting Mauritania

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Argentina passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Mauritania.
Mauritania passport

Mauritania passport holder visiting Argentina

Visa Required
Mauritania passport holders need a visa to enter Argentina.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Mauritania?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Mauritania has 0.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Mauritania safe for expats?

Argentina generally does better on safety, though Mauritania leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in Mauritania is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Argentina.

How is healthcare in Mauritania compared to Argentina?

Argentina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritania leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritania, compared to 40.8 in Argentina. Mauritania scores 40 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Argentina: 79).

What language do they speak in Mauritania?

The official language in Mauritania is Arabic. In Argentina, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

AR MR
Population 46,245,668 4,161,925
Currency Argentine Peso (ARS) Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +54 +222
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911