Moving to Egypt from Mauritania

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Mauritania to Egypt? Here's how the two 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 Mauritania to Egypt.

Living there in 2020
154 ↑ 54% vs 2015

people born in Mauritania live in Egypt · UN DESA

Who's moving to Egypt?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Egypt compared to Mauritania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

MR
1.0
EG
1.3
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MR
9.5
EG
9.4

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MR
$302
EG
$905
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MR
2.4
EG
6.8

Egypt 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
EG
105.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MR
1.0t
EG
2.5t

Mauritania performs better than Egypt 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
EG
10.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MR
13.2%
EG
141.2%

Egypt 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%
EG
7.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MR
$6,300
EG
$17,000

Egypt performs significantly 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

MR
65.2 yrs
EG
74.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MR
51.0
EG
17.7

Egypt 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 Egypt. To live, work, or study long-term in Egypt, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Egypt's immigration authority.

Mauritania passport

Mauritania passport holder visiting Egypt

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

Egypt passport holder visiting Mauritania

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Egypt 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 Egypt?

Connectivity is usually fine (Egypt: 10.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Egypt offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Egypt safe for expats?

Mauritania generally does better on safety, though Egypt leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Egypt is 1.3 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Mauritania.

How is healthcare in Egypt compared to Mauritania?

Egypt generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritania leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 6.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Egypt, compared to 2.4 in Mauritania. Egypt scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mauritania: 40).

What language do they speak in Egypt?

Both Mauritania and Egypt share the same official language: Arabic.

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At a Glance

MR EG
Population 4,161,925 107,770,524
Currency Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO) Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Languages Arabic Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +222 +20
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 122