Moving to Mauritania from Monaco

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Monaco 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 Monaco.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

MC
0.0
MR
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MC
0.0
MR
9.5

Monaco performs better than Mauritania across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MC
$9,797
MR
$302
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MC
88.9
MR
2.4

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MC
59.0
MR
0.3
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

MC
86.0%
MR
59.0%

Monaco performs better than Mauritania across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MC
2.0%
MR
10.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MC
$115,700
MR
$6,300

Monaco performs 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

MC
89.5 yrs
MR
65.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MC
1.8
MR
51.0

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Monaco 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.

Monaco passport

Monaco passport holder visiting Mauritania

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

Mauritania passport holder visiting Monaco

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

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?

Monaco performs better than Mauritania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mauritania is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Monaco.

How is healthcare in Mauritania compared to Monaco?

Monaco generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mauritania leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 2.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritania, compared to 88.9 in Monaco. Mauritania scores 40 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Monaco: 86).

What language do they speak in Mauritania?

The official language in Mauritania is Arabic. In Monaco, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

MC MR
Population 31,400 4,161,925
Currency Euro (€) Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO)
Languages French Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +377 +222
Time zones 1 1