Mauritania

Atar

#3 Top 5 cities

Atar has some relevance for desert tourism and inland projects, but it is very limited as a long-term expat choice.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 27°C aΕΎ 40°C

Night: 13°C aΕΎ 24°C

Climate

Very hot desert interior with extremely dry air and large day-night swings.

Distance to the sea

430 km

Social atmosphere

4/10

Business friendliness

2/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 4/10
Housing cost 7/10
Food cost 7/10
Internet availability 4/10
Internet speed 3/10
Internet stability 3/10
Electricity stability 4/10

Community types

  • Teachers
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡«πŸ‡·French
  • πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΈSpanish

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Quiet atmosphere
  • +Lower living costs
  • +Pleasant atmosphere

Cons

  • βˆ’Smaller expat scene
  • βˆ’Fewer work opportunities
  • βˆ’Less dynamic environment