Cost of living in Bamako (Mali) is about the same as in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain)
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| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bamako (Mali) is 24% more expensive than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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| Bamako | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,032 Franc (€11) | €14 | - 22% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,200 Franc (€6) | €9 | - 27% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,687 Franc (€5.62) | €3.61 | + 56% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,116 Franc (€1.70) | €0.97 | + 75% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 977 Franc (€1.49) | €2.63 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,799 Franc (€9) | €1.78 | + 396% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,999 Franc (€15) | €5.73 | + 166% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,750 Franc (€5.72) | €1.85 | + 209% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Franc (€0.61) | €1.45 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 686 Franc (€1.05) | €0.75 | + 39% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,400 Franc (€10) | €7 | + 31% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,333 Franc (€2.03) | €1.87 | + 9% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 359 Franc (€0.55) | €0.84 | - 35% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in Bamako (Mali) is 13% cheaper than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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| Bamako | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 436,146 Franc (€665) | €1,073 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 105,000 Franc (€160) | €731 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 139,535 Franc (€213) | €81 | + 163% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 272,675 Franc (€416) | €716 | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 75,000 Franc (€114) | €479 | - 76% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (€38) | €66 | - 42% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29,457 Franc (€45) | €30 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 566,554 Franc (€864) | €344 | + 151% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 80,000 Franc (€122) | €83 | + 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,500 Franc (€10) | €4.83 | + 105% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9,999 Franc (€15) | €10 | + 54% | |
| Clothes | - 54% | |||
| Clothes in Bamako (Mali) is 54% cheaper than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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| Bamako | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Franc (€46) | €67 | - 32% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,500 Franc (€11) | €34 | - 66% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (€38) | €82 | - 53% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,500 Franc (€27) | €83 | - 68% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Bamako (Mali) is about the same as in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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| Bamako | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,000,000 Franc (€30,490) | €21,379 | + 43% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 670 Franc (€1.02) | €1.34 | - 24% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Franc (€15) | €17 | - 9% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | €14 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 42% | |||
| Personal Care in Bamako (Mali) is 42% more expensive than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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| Bamako | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,333 Franc (€8) | €6 | + 32% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (€3.81) | €8 | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (€15) | €71 | - 79% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,999 Franc (€15) | €3.62 | + 321% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,937 Franc (€9) | €1.93 | + 369% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Franc (€8) | €2.74 | + 178% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,400 Franc (€2.13) | €1.18 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,000 Franc (€1.52) | €1.33 | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,833 Franc (€10) | €13 | - 21% | |
| Entertainment | - 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Bamako (Mali) is 17% cheaper than in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria (Spain) | ||||
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| Bamako | Las Palmas de Gran Canaria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,000 Franc (€15) | €28 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,333 Franc (€7) | €15 | - 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | €57 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,128 Franc (€46) | €44 | + 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,667 Franc (€7) | €9 | - 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,750 Franc (€5.72) | €2.62 | + 118% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (€1.52) | €3.55 | - 57% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | €420 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc (€0.15) | €0.20 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (€46) | €50 | - 9% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,249 Franc (€1.90) | €5.09 | - 63% | |
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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 204 prices entered by 34 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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