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About Atar

Atar, Mauritania 🌍 is a small Saharan city known for its historic charm and gateway to desert adventures. For digital nomads, it’s very off-grid: expect limited coworking spaces, patchy internet, and a quiet pace of life. Best suited for short stays or adventure-focused remote workers who value culture, simplicity, and dramatic landscapes. ☀️🏜️

Through the year

Best in January (67) · now 67
0° 10° 20° 30° 40° 50° Jan: 1 mm Feb: 2 mm Mar: 4 mm Apr: 7 mm May: 1 mm Jun: 5 mm Jul: 3 mm Aug: 7 mm Sep: 17 mm Oct: 5 mm Nov: 2 mm Dec: 7 mm Jan: 29°C / 15°C Feb: 30°C / 16°C Mar: 33°C / 18°C Apr: 36°C / 22°C May: 39°C / 26°C Jun: 41°C / 28°C Jul: 41°C / 29°C Aug: 40°C / 29°C Sep: 40°C / 28°C Oct: 38°C / 25°C Nov: 33°C / 20°C Dec: 29°C / 16°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 7.1
Safety 3.2
Internet Speed 2.4
Digital Nomad Popularity 0.7
Accommodation Cost 8.5
Weather 1.9
Racial Tolerance 4.0
Nomad Friendly 1.1
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Quick costs

Quick costs in Atar
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $212.71 per month
Coworking Space $112.61 per month
Coffee $2.00 per cup
Beer $11.26 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $6.26 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $37.54 per month
Mobile Plan $15.02 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $87.59 per month

Other cities in Mauritania

Other cities in Mauritania
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Nouadhibou $1,681 4.0 Compare
2 Nouakchott $2,370 4.0 Compare
3 Rosso $550 3.5 Compare
4 Chinguetti $950 3.4 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Chinguetti MR Mauritania $950 3.4 Compare
2 Ouadane MR Mauritania $1,825 3.3 Compare
3 Zouérat MR Mauritania $2,027 3.3 Compare
4 Bir Gandouz EH Western Sahara $832 2.9 Compare

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