Moving to Mauritania from Greece

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Mauritania compared to Greece.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

GR
1.1
MR
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GR
7.3
MR
9.5

Greece 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

GR
$3,454
MR
$302
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GR
63.7
MR
2.4

Mauritania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Greece 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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GR
5.0t
MR
1.0t

Greece 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

GR
43.0
MR
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GR
20.7%
MR
13.2%

Greece 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

GR
11.0%
MR
10.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GR
$36,300
MR
$6,300

Greece generally does better on employment & economy, though Mauritania leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GR
81.5 yrs
MR
65.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GR
3.5
MR
51.0

Greece performs better than Mauritania across all family life metrics.

Data: GSIS, Greece, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Greece 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.

Greece passport

Greece passport holder visiting Mauritania

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

Mauritania passport holder visiting Greece

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

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?

Greece 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 1.1 in Greece.

How is healthcare in Mauritania compared to Greece?

Mauritania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Greece leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritania, compared to 63.7 in Greece. Mauritania scores 40 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Greece: 77).

What language do they speak in Mauritania?

The official language in Mauritania is Arabic. In Greece, the official language is Greek.

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At a Glance

GR MR
Population 10,533,871 4,161,925
Currency Euro (€) Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO)
Languages Greek Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +30 +222
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112