- Cost of Living
- Mali
- India
- Bamako
- Karimnagar
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Bamako (Mali) and Karimnagar (India)
| Food | 144% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bamako (Mali) is 144% more expensive than in Karimnagar (India) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | 9,166 Franc (₨987) | ₨500 | 97% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,750 Franc (₨511) | ₨230 | 122% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | 5,375 Franc (₨579) | ₨50 | 1057% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 600 Franc (₨65) | ₨40 | 61% |
| 12 eggs, large | 780 Franc (₨84) | ₨36 | 133% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,100 Franc (₨549) | - | - |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,999 Franc (₨1,076) | ₨100 | 976% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 9,999 Franc (₨1,076) | ₨120 | 797% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | 300 Franc (₨32) | ₨60 | 46% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | 667 Franc (₨72) | ₨81 | 11% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,000 Franc (₨753) | - | - |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,300 Franc (₨140) | ₨58 | 141% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | 300 Franc (₨32) | ₨50 | 35% |
| Housing | 24% | ||
| Housing in Bamako (Mali) is 24% more expensive than in Karimnagar (India) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | 440,000 Franc (₨47,363) | - | - |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 153,333 Franc (₨16,505) | ₨2,000 | 725% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | 18,750 Franc (₨2,018) | - | - |
| 40” flat screen TV | 566,667 Franc (₨60,998) | ₨30,000 | 103% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | 80,000 Franc (₨8,611) | ₨8,000 | 8% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,999 Franc (₨1,076) | - | - |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,500 Franc (₨592) | - | - |
| Clothes | 76% | ||
| Clothes in Bamako (Mali) is 76% cheaper than in Karimnagar (India) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | 9,999 Franc (₨1,076) | ₨4,000 | 73% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 7,500 Franc (₨807) | ₨4,000 | 80% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | 10,000 Franc (₨1,076) | ₨2,500 | 57% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | 9,999 Franc (₨1,076) | ₨2,000 | 46% |
| Transportation | 87% | ||
| Transportation in Bamako (Mali) is 87% more expensive than in Karimnagar (India) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,000,000 Franc (₨2,152,883) | ₨600,000 | 259% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 643 Franc (₨69) | - | - |
| monthly ticket public transport | 9,999 Franc (₨1,076) | ₨750 | 44% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | - | - | - |
| Personal Care | 36% | ||
| Personal Care in Bamako (Mali) is 36% more expensive than in Karimnagar (India) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | 7,000 Franc (₨753) | - | - |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 9,999 Franc (₨1,076) | - | - |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9,999 Franc (₨1,076) | - | - |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 6,500 Franc (₨700) | - | - |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | - | - | - |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,625 Franc (₨605) | ₨40 | 1414% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,833 Franc (₨736) | ₨150 | 390% |
| Entertainment | 13% | ||
| Entertainment in Bamako (Mali) is 13% more expensive than in Karimnagar (India) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 8,600 Franc (₨926) | - | - |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,500 Franc (₨592) | ₨100 | 492% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 9,999 Franc (₨1,076) | - | - |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | 28,750 Franc (₨3,095) | - | - |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 6,000 Franc (₨646) | - | - |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | 4,666 Franc (₨502) | - | - |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | 2,600 Franc (₨280) | - | - |
| iPod nano 16GB | 86,666 Franc (₨9,329) | ₨8,900 | 5% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc (₨10.76) | - | - |
| 1 month of gym in business district | 28,000 Franc (₨3,014) | - | - |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | 3,500 Franc (₨377) | ₨60 | 528% |
| TOTAL | 50% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 155 prices entered by 12 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2013.
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For example, you would need at least ₨140,458
(1,304,837 Franc)
in Bamako
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨93,750
in Karimnagar.