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
Population
1Β 184Β 530
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
Costs
Housing cost
6/10
Food cost
6/10
Business friendliness
4/10
Safety
4/10
Crime, terrorism risk, traffic, limited emergency care, and restrictions on movement after dark require strong security awareness, even in the capital.
Natural disaster resilience
4/10
Extreme heat, drought, dust storms, coastal erosion, and sudden flooding after rare heavy rain are the main environmental hazards.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
6/10
Internet speed
4/10
Internet stability
4/10
Electricity stability
4/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- π«π·French
- π±π§Lebanese
- π¨π³Chinese
- πͺπΈSpanish
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +Airport access
- +International environment
- +Good for long-term stay
Cons
- βSevere security risk
- βInfrastructure instability
- βUneven neighborhood quality