Moving to Mauritania from Singapore

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Singapore to Mauritania — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Singapore to Mauritania.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

SG
0.1
MR
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SG
1.9
MR
9.5

Singapore 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

SG
$6,551
MR
$302
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

SG
26.0
MR
2.4

Singapore 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

SG
23.0
MR
62.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SG
9.8t
MR
1.0t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SG
37.7
MR
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SG
83.1%
MR
13.2%

Singapore 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

SG
3.5%
MR
10.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SG
$127,500
MR
$6,300

Singapore 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

SG
86.3 yrs
MR
65.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SG
1.6
MR
51.0

Singapore performs better than Mauritania across all family life metrics.

Data: Inland Revenue Authority of Singapore, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Singapore 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.

Singapore passport

Singapore passport holder visiting Mauritania

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

Mauritania passport holder visiting Singapore

Visa Free
Mauritania passport holders can enter Singapore without a visa.

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Mauritania has 0.3 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Mauritania safe for expats?

Singapore performs better than Mauritania across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mauritania is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.1 in Singapore.

How is healthcare in Mauritania compared to Singapore?

Singapore 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 26.0 in Singapore. Mauritania scores 40 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Singapore: 89).

What language do they speak in Mauritania?

The official language in Mauritania is Arabic. In Singapore, the official languages are Chinese, English, Malay and Tamil.

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At a Glance

SG MR
Population 5,921,231 4,161,925
Currency Singapore Dollar (SGD) Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO)
Languages Chinese, English, Malay, Tamil Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +65 +222
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999