Moving to Mauritania from Wisconsin

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What to Expect

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

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Wisconsin to Mauritania.

Living there in 2020
116 ↑ 7% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Mauritania · UN DESA

Who's moving to Mauritania?

Top countries of origin for Mauritania's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Mauritania compared to Wisconsin.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

WI
37.8%
MR
12.7%

Mauritania performs significantly better than Wisconsin across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

WI
89.5%
MR
59.0%

Wisconsin performs better than Mauritania across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

WI
3.0%
MR
10.5%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

WI
$59,333
MR
$6,300

Wisconsin performs better than Mauritania across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

WI
77.7 yrs
MR
65.2 yrs

Wisconsin performs better than Mauritania across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Mauritania

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

Mauritania passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Mauritania passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

From major Mauritania cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Wisconsin and Mauritania are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Mauritania compared to Wisconsin?

Mauritania performs significantly better than Wisconsin across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What language do they speak in Mauritania?

The official language in Mauritania is Arabic. In Wisconsin, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

MR
Population 5,686,986 4,161,925
Currency United States Dollar ($) Mauritanian Ouguiya (MRO)
Languages English Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +222
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911