srws
American expat in Mauritania
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Lives in Nouakchott
Registration: 24 July 2014
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Cost of living in Mauritania by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Mauritania. Don't forget to mention where in Mauritania you are living. How much does it cost to live in Mauritania? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares ...
Hello Kathleen, The staple meats here are sheep, camel, and fish. While I consider beef here inexpensive I do not see many people eat it as a staple even though it is abundant. Rice and pasta (with oil added) are the main parts of most dishes ... Read More
Cost of living in Mauritania by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Mauritania. Don't forget to mention where in Mauritania you are living. How much does it cost to live in Mauritania? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares ...
Dear Goangora, I am going to start first with the goat and sheep question. Here, in Noakchott, there is no real "pastures" so the animals eat the garbage that is quit literally everywhere. Outside of the city there are patches of ... Read More
Cost of living in Mauritania by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Mauritania. Don't forget to mention where in Mauritania you are living. How much does it cost to live in Mauritania? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares ...
Dear Goangora, You will see sheep and goats everywhere, pretty much running loose and you never know where their owners are. Right now the fish are plentiful and are a major part of people's diets. The vegetables and fruits are available ... Read More
Cost of living in Mauritania by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Mauritania. Don't forget to mention where in Mauritania you are living. How much does it cost to live in Mauritania? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares ...
Dear Suefrankdahl, I have to laugh at this now that I understand where you were going with that question. Honestly, I was flirted with quite a bit and many times. Many times when I refused their requests for my number or just politely decline ... Read More
Cost of living in Mauritania by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Mauritania. Don't forget to mention where in Mauritania you are living. How much does it cost to live in Mauritania? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares ...
When you change your living environment there is always some type of adjustment. Living here I feel as though I will never know what it means to be cold again. Even in an air-conditioned room. There are so many places you can go. You will find ... Read More
Cost of living in Mauritania by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Mauritania. Don't forget to mention where in Mauritania you are living. How much does it cost to live in Mauritania? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares ...
Dear Suefrankdahl, From your info I saw that you retired from nursing. There is always a need for nurses here and I have heard of a few Americans that did come here to work at local hospitals. If you are not wanting to go back into nursing there ... Read More
Cost of living in Mauritania by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Mauritania. Don't forget to mention where in Mauritania you are living. How much does it cost to live in Mauritania? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares ...
Dear Runningmom, I am happy that I was able to help you and I look forward to that coffee. Read More
Traveling to Nouakchott, Mauritania by Enigmafriend
This will be my first time traveling to this country, is it a good place USA foreigners? How is transportation at the airport; If do no speak any French or Hassaniyya. How are the prices at the hotels.
Hi Enigmafriend, I am an American that has been living here for about 4 years. I didn't come here speaking any French or English but I have learned a little through the years. You can make it. It might be a little hard at first but it can be ... Read More
Cost of living in Mauritania by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Mauritania. Don't forget to mention where in Mauritania you are living. How much does it cost to live in Mauritania? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares ...
Dear Runningmom, To be honest I don't really get out much. I'm pretty much a homebody outside of work. I can help out a little though. First off, buying clothes here can be expensive so I find that most people buy outside when purchasing ... Read More
Cost of living in Mauritania by expat.com
Hi everybody, It would be very useful to talk about the cost of living in Mauritania. Don't forget to mention where in Mauritania you are living. How much does it cost to live in Mauritania? > accommodation prices > public transportation fares ...
The cost of living in Nouakchott can be expensive and it can also be inexpensive. It just depends on what type of lifestyle you choose to live. You will find that in many circumstances if you try to rent you will be charged more because you are an ... Read More