Moving to China from Mauritania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mauritania to China, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in China compared to Mauritania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

MR
1.0
CN
0.5
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MR
9.5
CN
17.4

Mauritania generally does better on safety, though China leads in homicide rate.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MR
$302
CN
$1,487
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MR
2.4
CN
25.2

China 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
CN
64.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MR
1.0t
CN
9.3t

Mauritania performs better than China 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

MR
0.3
CN
41.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MR
13.2%
CN
41.5%

China 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

MR
10.5%
CN
4.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MR
$6,300
CN
$22,100

China generally does better on employment & economy, though Mauritania leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MR
65.2 yrs
CN
76.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MR
51.0
CN
6.8

China performs significantly better than Mauritania across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Mauritania passport

Mauritania passport holder visiting China

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

China passport holder visiting Mauritania

Visa Online (e-Visa)
China 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 China?

Connectivity is usually fine (China: 41.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does China offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is China safe for expats?

Mauritania generally does better on safety, though China leads in homicide rate. The homicide rate in China is 0.5 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Mauritania.

How is healthcare in China compared to Mauritania?

China generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritania leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 25.2 doctors per 10,000 people in China, compared to 2.4 in Mauritania. China scores 81 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mauritania: 40).

What language do they speak in China?

The official language in China is Chinese. In Mauritania, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

MR CN
Population 4,161,925 1,410,539,758
Currency Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO) Chinese Yuan (CN¥)
Languages Arabic Chinese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +222 +86
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110