Moving to Mauritania from Tuvalu

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Tuvalu 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

The numbers behind daily life in Mauritania compared to Tuvalu.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

per 100,000 people per year

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

per 100,000 people per year

TV
17.9
MR
9.5

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TV
$1,671
MR
$302
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TV
12.6
MR
2.4

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

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TV
0.0t
MR
1.0t

Tuvalu 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

TV
4.0
MR
0.3
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

TV
49.0%
MR
59.0%

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

What are the job prospects?

GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TV
$5,200
MR
$6,300
Poverty rate The World Factbook, 2019

share of people below the poverty line

TV
26.3%
MR
31.8%

Tuvalu generally does better on employment & economy, though Mauritania leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TV
68.4 yrs
MR
65.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TV
28.9
MR
51.0

Tuvalu performs 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 Tuvalu 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.

Tuvalu passport

Tuvalu passport holder visiting Mauritania

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

Mauritania passport holder visiting Tuvalu

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

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?

Tuvalu generally does better on safety, though Mauritania leads in road traffic deaths. The homicide rate in Mauritania is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in Tuvalu.

How is healthcare in Mauritania compared to Tuvalu?

Tuvalu 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 12.6 in Tuvalu. Mauritania scores 40 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tuvalu: 52).

What language do they speak in Mauritania?

The official language in Mauritania is Arabic. In Tuvalu, the official languages are English and Tuvaluan.

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At a Glance

TV MR
Population 11,544 4,161,925
Currency Australian Dollar (A$) Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO)
Languages English, Tuvaluan Arabic
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +688 +222
Time zones 1 1