- Cost of Living
- Mali
- Jordan
- Bamako
- Amman
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bamako, Mali compared to Amman, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bamako (Mali) is 46% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,032 Franc (Dinar 9) | Dinar 4.000 | + 135% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,200 Franc (Dinar 5.604) | Dinar 4.935 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,687 Franc (Dinar 4.920) | Dinar 2.105 | + 134% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,011 Franc (Dinar 1.349) | Dinar 1.184 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 924 Franc (Dinar 1.233) | Dinar 1.600 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,429 Franc (Dinar 4.575) | Dinar 0.500 | + 815% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,999 Franc (Dinar 13) | Dinar 2.340 | + 470% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,750 Franc (Dinar 5.003) | Dinar 1.650 | + 203% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Franc (Dinar 0.534) | Dinar 1.300 | - 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 712 Franc (Dinar 0.950) | Dinar 3.910 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,131 Franc (Dinar 10) | Dinar 15 | - 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,333 Franc (Dinar 1.779) | Dinar 1.002 | + 78% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 326 Franc (Dinar 0.435) | Dinar 0.270 | + 61% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Bamako (Mali) is 16% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 517,382 Franc (Dinar 690) | Dinar 558 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 105,000 Franc (Dinar 140) | Dinar 407 | - 66% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 108,390 Franc (Dinar 145) | Dinar 45 | + 221% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 263,282 Franc (Dinar 351) | Dinar 314 | + 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 75,000 Franc (Dinar 100) | Dinar 223 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (Dinar 33) | Dinar 23 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 27,209 Franc (Dinar 36) | Dinar 31 | + 16% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 566,667 Franc (Dinar 756) | Dinar 315 | + 140% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 80,000 Franc (Dinar 107) | Dinar 122 | - 12% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,500 Franc (Dinar 9) | Dinar 4.798 | + 81% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,500 Franc (Dinar 7) | Dinar 5.709 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | - 71% | |||
| Clothes in Bamako (Mali) is 71% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Franc (Dinar 40) | Dinar 63 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 7,500 Franc (Dinar 10) | Dinar 55 | - 82% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (Dinar 33) | Dinar 72 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,500 Franc (Dinar 23) | Dinar 73 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Bamako (Mali) is 18% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,000,000 Franc (Dinar 26,684) | Dinar 25,000 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 670 Franc (Dinar 0.894) | Dinar 0.830 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Franc (Dinar 13) | Dinar 30 | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | Dinar 8 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 70% | |||
| Personal Care in Bamako (Mali) is 70% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,333 Franc (Dinar 7) | Dinar 2.527 | + 182% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (Dinar 3.335) | Dinar 4.761 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (Dinar 13) | Dinar 22 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 9,999 Franc (Dinar 13) | Dinar 2.887 | + 362% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,937 Franc (Dinar 8) | Dinar 3.289 | + 141% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Franc (Dinar 7) | Dinar 3.234 | + 106% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,400 Franc (Dinar 1.868) | Dinar 1.231 | + 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,000 Franc (Dinar 5.336) | Dinar 2.503 | + 113% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,833 Franc (Dinar 9) | Dinar 7 | + 34% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Bamako (Mali) is 8% cheaper than in Amman (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,167 Franc (Dinar 16) | Dinar 32 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,200 Franc (Dinar 7) | Dinar 16 | - 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 9,999 Franc (Dinar 13) | Dinar 21 | - 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 29,604 Franc (Dinar 39) | Dinar 33 | + 22% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,600 Franc (Dinar 7) | Dinar 7 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,750 Franc (Dinar 5.003) | Dinar 2.730 | + 83% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,417 Franc (Dinar 3.224) | Dinar 4.000 | - 19% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Dinar 410 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc (Dinar 0.133) | Dinar 0.040 | + 234% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 28,381 Franc (Dinar 38) | Dinar 46 | - 18% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,497 Franc (Dinar 3.331) | Dinar 1.850 | + 80% | |
| TOTAL | + 4% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,484 prices entered by 133 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
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Cost of living in Bamako (Mali) is 4% more expensive than in Amman (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,665
(1,247,858 Franc)
in Bamako
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,600
in Amman.
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