Cost of living in Bamako (Mali) is 64% cheaper than in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands)
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| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bamako (Mali) is 50% cheaper than in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) | ||||
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| Bamako | Grand Cayman | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,032 Franc (CI$9) | CI$20 | - 53% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,200 Franc (CI$5.63) | CI$11 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,687 Franc (CI$4.94) | CI$5.82 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,116 Franc (CI$1.50) | CI$3.07 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 977 Franc (CI$1.31) | CI$7 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,799 Franc (CI$8) | CI$8 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,999 Franc (CI$13) | CI$5.83 | + 130% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,750 Franc (CI$5.03) | CI$6 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Franc (CI$0.54) | CI$3.81 | - 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 686 Franc (CI$0.92) | CI$3.09 | - 70% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,400 Franc (CI$9) | CI$25 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,333 Franc (CI$1.79) | CI$4.16 | - 57% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 359 Franc (CI$0.48) | CI$3.08 | - 84% | |
| Housing | - 74% | |||
| Housing in Bamako (Mali) is 74% cheaper than in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) | ||||
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| Bamako | Grand Cayman | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 436,146 Franc (CI$585) | CI$3,452 | - 83% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 105,000 Franc (CI$141) | CI$2,655 | - 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 139,535 Franc (CI$187) | CI$392 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 272,675 Franc (CI$366) | CI$1,878 | - 81% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 75,000 Franc (CI$101) | CI$1,377 | - 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (CI$34) | CI$178 | - 81% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29,457 Franc (CI$39) | CI$93 | - 58% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 566,554 Franc (CI$760) | CI$458 | + 66% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 80,000 Franc (CI$107) | CI$251 | - 57% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,500 Franc (CI$9) | CI$15 | - 40% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9,999 Franc (CI$13) | CI$12 | + 8% | |
| Clothes | - 69% | |||
| Clothes in Bamako (Mali) is 69% cheaper than in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) | ||||
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| Bamako | Grand Cayman | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Franc (CI$40) | CI$59 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,500 Franc (CI$10) | CI$50 | - 80% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (CI$34) | CI$136 | - 75% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,500 Franc (CI$23) | CI$117 | - 80% | |
| Transportation | - 69% | |||
| Transportation in Bamako (Mali) is 69% cheaper than in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) | ||||
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| Bamako | Grand Cayman | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,000,000 Franc (CI$26,816) | CI$23,662 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 670 Franc (CI$0.90) | CI$1.27 | - 29% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Franc (CI$13) | CI$114 | - 88% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | CI$23 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 44% | |||
| Personal Care in Bamako (Mali) is 44% cheaper than in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) | ||||
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| Bamako | Grand Cayman | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,333 Franc (CI$7) | CI$9 | - 20% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (CI$3.35) | CI$19 | - 83% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (CI$13) | CI$115 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,999 Franc (CI$13) | CI$7 | + 93% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,937 Franc (CI$8) | CI$6 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Franc (CI$7) | CI$6 | + 7% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,400 Franc (CI$1.88) | CI$4.43 | - 58% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,000 Franc (CI$1.34) | CI$4.12 | - 67% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,833 Franc (CI$9) | CI$33 | - 72% | |
| Entertainment | - 56% | |||
| Entertainment in Bamako (Mali) is 56% cheaper than in Grand Cayman (Cayman Islands) | ||||
| Update prices | Update prices | |||
| Bamako | Grand Cayman | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,000 Franc (CI$13) | CI$70 | - 81% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,333 Franc (CI$5.81) | CI$26 | - 77% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | CI$48 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,128 Franc (CI$40) | CI$106 | - 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,667 Franc (CI$6) | CI$12 | - 50% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,750 Franc (CI$5.03) | CI$5.58 | - 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (CI$1.34) | CI$5.55 | - 76% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | CI$534 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc (CI$0.13) | CI$0.33 | - 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (CI$40) | CI$57 | - 30% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,249 Franc (CI$1.68) | CI$10 | - 84% | |
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TOTAL | - 64% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 123 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 28, 2023.
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