- Cost of Living
- Mali
- Jordan
- Bamako
- Amman
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bamako, Mali compared to Amman, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 47% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bamako (Mali) is 47% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,966 Franc (Dinar 10) | Dinar 4.000 | + 140% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,600 Franc (Dinar 5.545) | Dinar 4.623 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,250 Franc (Dinar 5.123) | Dinar 2.105 | + 143% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,079 Franc (Dinar 1.301) | Dinar 1.181 | + 10% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 877 Franc (Dinar 1.058) | Dinar 1.600 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,429 Franc (Dinar 4.133) | Dinar 0.500 | + 727% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,999 Franc (Dinar 12) | Dinar 2.340 | + 415% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,500 Franc (Dinar 7) | Dinar 1.650 | + 302% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 300 Franc (Dinar 0.362) | Dinar 1.300 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 761 Franc (Dinar 0.917) | Dinar 3.910 | - 77% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,131 Franc (Dinar 9) | Dinar 15 | - 43% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,300 Franc (Dinar 1.567) | Dinar 1.110 | + 41% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 328 Franc (Dinar 0.396) | Dinar 0.270 | + 47% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Bamako (Mali) is 3% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 517,382 Franc (Dinar 624) | Dinar 558 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 100,000 Franc (Dinar 121) | Dinar 407 | - 70% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 108,390 Franc (Dinar 131) | Dinar 45 | + 190% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 291,420 Franc (Dinar 351) | Dinar 314 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 75,000 Franc (Dinar 90) | Dinar 223 | - 59% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (Dinar 30) | Dinar 23 | + 34% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 24,221 Franc (Dinar 29) | Dinar 31 | - 7% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 566,667 Franc (Dinar 683) | Dinar 378 | + 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 80,000 Franc (Dinar 96) | Dinar 94 | + 2% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,999 Franc (Dinar 12) | Dinar 5.534 | + 118% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,500 Franc (Dinar 7) | Dinar 7 | - 5% | |
| Clothes | - 75% | |||
| Clothes in Bamako (Mali) is 75% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Franc (Dinar 36) | Dinar 63 | - 43% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 7,500 Franc (Dinar 9) | Dinar 55 | - 83% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,333 Franc (Dinar 28) | Dinar 64 | - 56% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 9,999 Franc (Dinar 12) | Dinar 73 | - 83% | |
| Transportation | - 27% | |||
| Transportation in Bamako (Mali) is 27% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,000,000 Franc (Dinar 24,108) | Dinar 25,000 | - 4% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 643 Franc (Dinar 0.774) | Dinar 0.830 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Franc (Dinar 12) | Dinar 30 | - 60% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Dinar 4.724 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 104% | |||
| Personal Care in Bamako (Mali) is 104% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,333 Franc (Dinar 6) | Dinar 2.789 | + 130% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,000 Franc (Dinar 2.411) | Dinar 5.180 | - 53% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (Dinar 12) | Dinar 20 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 9,999 Franc (Dinar 12) | Dinar 4.458 | + 170% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9,999 Franc (Dinar 12) | Dinar 3.154 | + 282% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Franc (Dinar 6) | Dinar 3.117 | + 93% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,400 Franc (Dinar 1.688) | Dinar 1.130 | + 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,625 Franc (Dinar 7) | Dinar 2.064 | + 229% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,833 Franc (Dinar 8) | Dinar 7 | + 22% | |
| Entertainment | - 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Bamako (Mali) is 16% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,167 Franc (Dinar 15) | Dinar 28 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,200 Franc (Dinar 6) | Dinar 16 | - 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 9,999 Franc (Dinar 12) | Dinar 23 | - 46% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 29,604 Franc (Dinar 36) | Dinar 33 | + 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,600 Franc (Dinar 7) | Dinar 8 | - 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,750 Franc (Dinar 4.520) | Dinar 2.730 | + 66% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,417 Franc (Dinar 2.913) | Dinar 4.000 | - 27% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 86,666 Franc (Dinar 104) | Dinar 193 | - 46% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc (Dinar 0.121) | Dinar 0.040 | + 201% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 28,381 Franc (Dinar 34) | Dinar 46 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,497 Franc (Dinar 3.010) | Dinar 1.850 | + 63% | |
| TOTAL | + 1% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,312 prices entered by 132 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2017.
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Cost of living in Bamako (Mali) is about the same as in Amman (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,713
(1,421,480 Franc)
in Bamako
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,700
in Amman.
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