Moving to Mauritania from Bahrain

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BH
0.1
MR
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BH
8.1
MR
9.5

Bahrain performs better than Mauritania across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BH
$2,555
MR
$302
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BH
8.4
MR
2.4

Mauritania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BH
68.0
MR
62.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BH
23.9t
MR
1.0t

Mauritania performs significantly better than Bahrain across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BH
18.7
MR
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BH
133.7%
MR
13.2%

Bahrain generally does better on infrastructure, though Mauritania leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BH
1.2%
MR
10.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BH
$57,600
MR
$6,300

Bahrain 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

BH
79.9 yrs
MR
65.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BH
10.2
MR
51.0

Bahrain performs better than Mauritania across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance - Kingdom of Bahrain, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bahrain 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.

Bahrain passport

Bahrain passport holder visiting Mauritania

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

Mauritania passport holder visiting Bahrain

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

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?

Bahrain performs better than Mauritania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mauritania is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Bahrain.

How is healthcare in Mauritania compared to Bahrain?

Mauritania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bahrain leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritania, compared to 8.4 in Bahrain. Mauritania scores 40 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bahrain: 76).

What language do they speak in Mauritania?

Both Bahrain and Mauritania share the same official language: Arabic.

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At a Glance

BH MR
Population 1,540,558 4,161,925
Currency Bahraini Dinar (BHD) Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO)
Languages Arabic Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +973 +222
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999