Moving to Nepal from Mauritania

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mauritania to Nepal, and you’d need to navigate life in Nepali. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Nepal compared to Mauritania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rateUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

MR
1.0
NP
2.1
Road traffic deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MR
9.5
NP
28.2

Mauritania performs better than Nepal across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per personWorld Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MR
$302
NP
$332
Doctors per 10,000 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MR
2.4
NP
8.7

Nepal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritania leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deathsUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

MR
62.0
NP
76.0
CO₂ emissions per capitaWorld Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MR
1.0t
NP
0.5t

Mauritania generally does better on environment, though Nepal leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 peopleUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MR
0.3
NP
4.7
Water stress levelUnited Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MR
13.2%
NP
8.3%

Nepal generally does better on infrastructure, though Mauritania leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rateThe World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MR
10.5%
NP
10.7%
GDP per capitaThe World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MR
$6,300
NP
$4,700

Mauritania generally does better on employment & economy, though Nepal leads in poverty rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancyThe World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MR
65.2 yrs
NP
72.4 yrs
Infant mortalityThe World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MR
51.0
NP
25.1

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Mauritania passport

Mauritania passport holder visiting Nepal

Visa on Arrival
Mauritania passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Nepal.
Nepal passport

Nepal passport holder visiting Mauritania

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Nepal 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 Nepal?

Connectivity is usually fine (Nepal: 4.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Nepal offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Nepal safe for expats?

Mauritania performs better than Nepal across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Nepal is 2.1 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.0 in Mauritania.

How is healthcare in Nepal compared to Mauritania?

Nepal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritania leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 8.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Nepal, compared to 2.4 in Mauritania. Nepal scores 54 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mauritania: 40).

What language do they speak in Nepal?

The official language in Nepal is Nepali. In Mauritania, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

MR NP
Population4,161,92530,666,598
CurrencyMauritanian Ouguiya (MRO)Nepalese Rupee (NPR)
LanguagesArabicNepali
Driving sideRightLeft
Calling code+222+977
Time zones11
Emergency number100