Cost of living in Bamako, Mali

Summary of cost of living in Bamako

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 1,671,039 Franc
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 587,967 Franc
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Bamako
Current as of Jul 2023.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 7,032 Franc
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 4,200 Franc
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 3,687 Franc
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 1,116 Franc
12 eggs, large 977 Franc
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 5,799 Franc
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 9,999 Franc
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 3,750 Franc
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 400 Franc
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 686 Franc
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 6,400 Franc
2 liters of coca-cola 1,333 Franc
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 359 Franc
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 436,146 Franc
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 105,000 Franc
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 139,535 Franc
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 272,675 Franc
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 75,000 Franc
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 25,000 Franc
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 29,457 Franc
40” flat screen tv 566,554 Franc
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 80,000 Franc
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 6,500 Franc
Hourly rate for cleaning help 9,999 Franc
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 30,000 Franc
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 7,500 Franc
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 25,000 Franc
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 17,500 Franc
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 20,000,000 Franc
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 670 Franc
Monthly ticket public transport 10,000 Franc
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) -
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 5,333 Franc
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 2,500 Franc
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 10,000 Franc
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 9,999 Franc
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 5,937 Franc
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 5,000 Franc
4 rolls of toilet paper 1,400 Franc
Tube of toothpaste 1,000 Franc
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 6,833 Franc
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 10,000 Franc
2 tickets to the movies 4,333 Franc
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) -
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 30,128 Franc
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 4,667 Franc
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 3,750 Franc
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 1,000 Franc
Ipad wi-fi 128gb -
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 100 Franc
1 month of gym membership in business district 30,000 Franc
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 1,249 Franc
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: July 22, 2023

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