Mauritania

Nouakchott

#1 Top 5 cities

Nouakchott is the only broadly usable expat base in the country, with the best access to administration, services, and international organizations.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 28°C aΕΎ 37°C

Night: 16°C aΕΎ 25°C

Climate

Hot desert coastal climate with wind and slightly less extreme heat than the interior.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

5/10

Business friendliness

4/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 4/10
Housing cost 6/10
Food cost 6/10
Internet availability 6/10
Internet speed 4/10
Internet stability 4/10
Electricity stability 5/10

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • Teachers
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡«πŸ‡·French
  • πŸ‡±πŸ‡§Lebanese
  • πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³Chinese
  • πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ΈSpanish

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Airport access
  • +International environment
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • βˆ’Uneven neighborhood quality
  • βˆ’Mixed city reputation
  • βˆ’Higher prices