Moving to Bulgaria from Mauritania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mauritania to Bulgaria, and you’d need to navigate life in Bulgarian.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
2

people born in Mauritania live in Bulgaria · UN DESA

Who's moving to Bulgaria?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

MR
9.5
BG
8.4

Mauritania generally does better on safety, though Bulgaria leads in road traffic deaths.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MR
$302
BG
$2,970
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MR
2.6
BG
43.3

Bulgaria 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

MR
62.0
BG
63.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MR
1.0t
BG
5.3t

Mauritania performs better than Bulgaria across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MR
0.9
BG
37.0
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MR
13.2%
BG
40.2%

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

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MR
10.3%
BG
3.5%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

MR
$2,198
BG
$20,328

Bulgaria performs significantly better than Mauritania across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

MR
68.7 yrs
BG
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MR
30.2
BG
4.6

Bulgaria generally does better on family life, though Mauritania leads in education spending.

Sources: World Bank (2019–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), The World Factbook (2021), Ministry of Finance (2016), National Revenue Agency, Bulgaria (2016). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Mauritania passport

Mauritania passport holder visiting Bulgaria

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

Bulgaria passport holder visiting Mauritania

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Bulgaria?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Bulgaria has 37.0 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 Bulgaria safe for expats?

Mauritania generally does better on safety, though Bulgaria leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Bulgaria is 1.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Mauritania.

How is healthcare in Bulgaria compared to Mauritania?

Bulgaria generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritania leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 43.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Bulgaria, compared to 2.6 in Mauritania. Bulgaria scores 73 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mauritania: 40).

What language do they speak in Bulgaria?

The official language in Bulgaria is Bulgarian. In Mauritania, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

MR BG
Population 5,315,065 6,433,302
Currency Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO) Bulgarian Lev (BGN)
Languages Arabic Bulgarian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +222 +359
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112