Cost of living in Bamako (Mali) is 12% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq)
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Food | + 94% | |||
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Food in Bamako (Mali) is 94% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Bamako | Abu Ghraib | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,032 Franc (15,189 Dinar) | 13,500 Dinar | + 13% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,200 Franc (9,072 Dinar) | 5,500 Dinar | + 65% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,687 Franc (7,965 Dinar) | 1,625 Dinar | + 390% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,116 Franc (2,411 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 93% | |
12 eggs, large | 977 Franc (2,110 Dinar) | 2,833 Dinar | - 26% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,799 Franc (12,527 Dinar) | 1,250 Dinar | + 902% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,999 Franc (21,598 Dinar) | 7,000 Dinar | + 209% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,750 Franc (8,100 Dinar) | 2,333 Dinar | + 247% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Franc (864 Dinar) | 1,083 Dinar | - 20% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 686 Franc (1,482 Dinar) | 1,000 Dinar | + 48% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,400 Franc (13,824 Dinar) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 1,333 Franc (2,880 Dinar) | 1,417 Dinar | + 103% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 359 Franc (775 Dinar) | 1,167 Dinar | - 34% | |
Housing | - 45% | |||
Housing in Bamako (Mali) is 45% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Bamako | Abu Ghraib | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 436,146 Franc (942,098 Dinar) | 2,250,000 Dinar | - 58% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 105,000 Franc (226,805 Dinar) | 800,000 Dinar | - 72% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 139,535 Franc (301,403 Dinar) | 260,000 Dinar | + 16% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 272,675 Franc (588,992 Dinar) | 866,667 Dinar | - 32% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 75,000 Franc (162,004 Dinar) | 650,000 Dinar | - 75% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (54,001 Dinar) | 230,000 Dinar | - 77% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29,457 Franc (63,628 Dinar) | 92,500 Dinar | - 31% | |
40” flat screen tv | 566,554 Franc (1,223,786 Dinar) | 600,000 Dinar | + 104% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 80,000 Franc (172,803 Dinar) | 300,000 Dinar | - 42% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,500 Franc (14,039 Dinar) | 8,500 Dinar | + 65% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9,999 Franc (21,598 Dinar) | 50,000 Dinar | - 57% | |
Clothes | - 54% | |||
Clothes in Bamako (Mali) is 54% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Bamako | Abu Ghraib | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Franc (64,800 Dinar) | 45,000 Dinar | + 44% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,500 Franc (16,199 Dinar) | 72,500 Dinar | - 78% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (54,001 Dinar) | 95,000 Dinar | - 43% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,500 Franc (37,800 Dinar) | 70,000 Dinar | - 46% | |
Transportation | - 40% | |||
Transportation in Bamako (Mali) is 40% cheaper than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Bamako | Abu Ghraib | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,000,000 Franc (43,201,037 Dinar) | 24,000,000 Dinar | + 80% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 670 Franc (1,447 Dinar) | 613 Dinar | + 136% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Franc (21,600 Dinar) | 90,000 Dinar | - 76% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 10,427 Dinar | - | |
Personal Care | + 150% | |||
Personal Care in Bamako (Mali) is 150% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Bamako | Abu Ghraib | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,333 Franc (11,520 Dinar) | 3,200 Dinar | + 260% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (5,400 Dinar) | 2,700 Dinar | + 100% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (21,601 Dinar) | 26,667 Dinar | - 19% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,999 Franc (21,598 Dinar) | 4,600 Dinar | + 370% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,937 Franc (12,824 Dinar) | 2,500 Dinar | + 413% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Franc (10,800 Dinar) | 4,650 Dinar | + 132% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,400 Franc (3,024 Dinar) | 2,000 Dinar | + 51% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 1,000 Franc (2,160 Dinar) | 3,417 Dinar | - 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,833 Franc (14,760 Dinar) | 8,667 Dinar | + 70% | |
Entertainment | + 23% | |||
Entertainment in Bamako (Mali) is 23% more expensive than in Abu Ghraib (Iraq) | ||||
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Bamako | Abu Ghraib | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,000 Franc (21,600 Dinar) | 31,000 Dinar | - 30% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 4,333 Franc (9,360 Dinar) | 22,500 Dinar | - 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 30,000 Dinar | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,128 Franc (65,078 Dinar) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,667 Franc (10,080 Dinar) | 3,750 Dinar | + 169% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,750 Franc (8,100 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | + 170% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (2,160 Dinar) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc (216 Dinar) | 50 Dinar | + 332% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (64,802 Dinar) | 35,000 Dinar | + 85% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,249 Franc (2,699 Dinar) | 3,000 Dinar | - 10% | |
TOTAL | - 12% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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