Cost of living in Bamako (Mali) is 27% more expensive than in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo)
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| Food | + 129% | |||
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| Food in Bamako (Mali) is 129% more expensive than in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | ||||
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| Bamako | Goma | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,032 Franc (28,136 Franc) | 7,807 Franc | + 260% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,200 Franc (16,805 Franc) | 7,500 Franc | + 124% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,687 Franc (14,753 Franc) | 3,750 Franc | + 293% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,116 Franc (4,466 Franc) | 2,273 Franc | + 97% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 977 Franc (3,908 Franc) | 3,386 Franc | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,799 Franc (23,205 Franc) | 2,614 Franc | + 788% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,999 Franc (40,008 Franc) | 6,318 Franc | + 533% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,750 Franc (15,003 Franc) | 4,739 Franc | + 217% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Franc (1,600 Franc) | 616 Franc | + 160% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 686 Franc (2,745 Franc) | 2,386 Franc | + 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,400 Franc (25,607 Franc) | 15,000 Franc | + 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,333 Franc (5,335 Franc) | 8,318 Franc | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 359 Franc (1,436 Franc) | 2,386 Franc | - 40% | |
| Housing | + 12% | |||
| Housing in Bamako (Mali) is 12% more expensive than in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | ||||
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| Bamako | Goma | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 436,146 Franc (1,745,093 Franc) | 1,500,000 Franc | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 105,000 Franc (420,123 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 139,535 Franc (558,303 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 272,675 Franc (1,091,018 Franc) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 75,000 Franc (300,088 Franc) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (100,029 Franc) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29,457 Franc (117,861 Franc) | 54,886 Franc | + 115% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 566,554 Franc (2,266,877 Franc) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 80,000 Franc (320,091 Franc) | 300,000 Franc | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,500 Franc (26,006 Franc) | 15,000 Franc | + 73% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9,999 Franc (40,008 Franc) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Bamako (Mali) is about the same as in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | ||||
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| Bamako | Goma | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Franc (120,033 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,500 Franc (30,007 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (100,028 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,500 Franc (70,018 Franc) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in Bamako (Mali) is 7% more expensive than in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | ||||
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| Bamako | Goma | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,000,000 Franc (80,023,340 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 670 Franc (2,681 Franc) | 1,587 Franc | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Franc (40,010 Franc) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 68% | |||
| Personal Care in Bamako (Mali) is 68% more expensive than in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | ||||
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| Bamako | Goma | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,333 Franc (21,338 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (10,003 Franc) | 5,000 Franc | + 100% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (40,012 Franc) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,999 Franc (40,008 Franc) | 3,000 Franc | + 1234% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,937 Franc (23,755 Franc) | 9,182 Franc | + 159% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Franc (20,005 Franc) | 10,705 Franc | + 87% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,400 Franc (5,602 Franc) | 2,000 Franc | + 180% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,000 Franc (4,001 Franc) | 3,648 Franc | + 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,833 Franc (27,340 Franc) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Bamako (Mali) is about the same as in Goma (Democratic Republic of the Congo) | ||||
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| Bamako | Goma | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,000 Franc (40,011 Franc) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,333 Franc (17,338 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 (120,548 Franc) | 17,352 Franc | + 595% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,667 Franc (18,672 Franc) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,750 Franc (15,003 Franc) | 6,000 Franc | + 150% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (4,001 Franc) | 2,160 Franc | + 85% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc (400 Franc) | 1,100 Franc | - 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (120,035 Franc) | 42,614 Franc | + 182% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,249 Franc (4,999 Franc) | - | - | |
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TOTAL | + 27% | ||
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 July 22, 2023.
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