Moving to Mauritania from Czech Republic

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Czech Republic to Mauritania — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Czech Republic and Mauritania stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

CZ
0.8
MR
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CZ
5.2
MR
9.5

Czech Republic performs better than Mauritania across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

CZ
$4,674
MR
$302
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

CZ
42.5
MR
2.4

Czech Republic 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

CZ
33.0
MR
62.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CZ
7.1t
MR
1.0t

Czech Republic 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

CZ
38.4
MR
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CZ
20.5%
MR
13.2%

Czech Republic 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

CZ
2.6%
MR
10.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CZ
$47,700
MR
$6,300

Czech Republic 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

CZ
79.7 yrs
MR
65.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CZ
2.4
MR
51.0

Czech Republic performs better than Mauritania across all family life metrics.

Data: Financial Administration of the Czech Republic, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Czech Republic 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.

Czech Republic passport

Czech Republic passport holder visiting Mauritania

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

Mauritania passport holder visiting Czech Republic

Visa Required
Mauritania passport holders need a visa to enter Czech Republic.

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?

With 0.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Mauritania can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Czech Republic and Mauritania.

Is Mauritania safe for expats?

Czech Republic performs better than Mauritania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mauritania is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.8 in Czech Republic.

How is healthcare in Mauritania compared to Czech Republic?

Czech Republic 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 42.5 in Czech Republic. Mauritania scores 40 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Czech Republic: 84).

What language do they speak in Mauritania?

The official language in Mauritania is Arabic. In Czech Republic, the official languages are Czech and Slovak.

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At a Glance

CZ MR
Population 10,705,384 4,161,925
Currency Czech Republic Koruna (CZK) Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO)
Languages Czech, Slovak Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +420 +222
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112