Moving to Mauritania from Brazil

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Brazil to Mauritania? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Brazil to Mauritania.

Living there in 2020
173 ↑ 9% vs 2015

people born in Brazil 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

The numbers behind daily life in Mauritania compared to Brazil.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BR
20.6
MR
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BR
15.7
MR
9.5

Mauritania performs significantly better than Brazil across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BR
$2,070
MR
$302
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BR
21.4
MR
2.4

Brazil 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

BR
23.0
MR
62.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BR
2.3t
MR
1.0t

Brazil 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

BR
21.0
MR
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BR
1.5%
MR
13.2%

Brazil 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

BR
8.0%
MR
10.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BR
$18,600
MR
$6,300

Brazil 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

BR
75.9 yrs
MR
65.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BR
13.3
MR
51.0

Brazil performs better than Mauritania across all family life metrics.

Data: Secretaria da Receita Federal do Brasil, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Brazil 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.

Brazil passport

Brazil passport holder visiting Mauritania

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

Mauritania passport holder visiting Brazil

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

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Mauritania: 0.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Mauritania offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Mauritania safe for expats?

Mauritania performs significantly better than Brazil across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mauritania is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 20.6 in Brazil.

How is healthcare in Mauritania compared to Brazil?

Brazil 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 21.4 in Brazil. Mauritania scores 40 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Brazil: 80).

What language do they speak in Mauritania?

The official language in Mauritania is Arabic. In Brazil, the official language is Portuguese.

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At a Glance

BR MR
Population 217,240,060 4,161,925
Currency Brazilian Real (R$) Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO)
Languages Portuguese Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +55 +222
Time zones 4 1
Emergency number 190