Moving to Mauritania from Ukraine

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Mauritania compared to Ukraine.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UA
3.8
MR
1.0
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UA
10.5
MR
9.5

Mauritania performs significantly better than Ukraine across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

UA
$1,382
MR
$302
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

UA
29.9
MR
2.4

Mauritania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ukraine 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

UA
66.0
MR
62.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UA
3.1t
MR
1.0t

Mauritania performs significantly better than Ukraine 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

UA
18.3
MR
0.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UA
12.3%
MR
13.2%

Ukraine 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

UA
9.8%
MR
10.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UA
$16,200
MR
$6,300

Ukraine 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

UA
73.5 yrs
MR
65.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UA
7.3
MR
51.0

Ukraine performs better than Mauritania across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Revenue and Duties of Ukraine, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ukraine 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.

Ukraine passport

Ukraine passport holder visiting Mauritania

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

Mauritania passport holder visiting Ukraine

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

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?

Mauritania performs significantly better than Ukraine across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Mauritania is 1.0 per 100,000 people, compared to 3.8 in Ukraine.

How is healthcare in Mauritania compared to Ukraine?

Mauritania generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Ukraine leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 2.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Mauritania, compared to 29.9 in Ukraine. Mauritania scores 40 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ukraine: 76).

What language do they speak in Mauritania?

The official language in Mauritania is Arabic. In Ukraine, the official language is Ukrainian.

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At a Glance

UA MR
Population 43,528,136 4,161,925
Currency Ukrainian Hryvnia (UAH) Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO)
Languages Ukrainian Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +380 +222
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112