Moving to Mauritania from Serbia

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Serbia to Mauritania — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Serbia to Mauritania, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Serbia and Mauritania stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

RS
1.0
MR
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RS
7.4
MR
9.5

Serbia 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

RS
$2,303
MR
$302
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

RS
28.4
MR
2.4

Mauritania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

RS
45.0
MR
62.0

Serbia performs better than Mauritania 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

RS
29.3
MR
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RS
5.7%
MR
13.2%

Serbia 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

RS
8.7%
MR
10.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RS
$24,500
MR
$6,300

Serbia 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

RS
74.2 yrs
MR
65.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RS
4.8
MR
51.0

Serbia performs better than Mauritania across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Serbia 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.

Serbia passport

Serbia passport holder visiting Mauritania

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

Mauritania passport holder visiting Serbia

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

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?

With 0.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Mauritania can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Serbia and Mauritania.

Is Mauritania safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Mauritania compared to Serbia?

Mauritania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritania, compared to 28.4 in Serbia. Mauritania scores 40 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Serbia: 72).

What language do they speak in Mauritania?

The official language in Mauritania is Arabic. In Serbia, the official language is Serbian.

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At a Glance

RS MR
Population 6,739,471 4,161,925
Currency Serbian Dinar (RSD) Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO)
Languages Serbian Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +381 +222
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112