Cost of living in Bamako (Mali) is 16% cheaper than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica)
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| Food | - 10% | |||
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| Food in Bamako (Mali) is 10% cheaper than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||||
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| Bamako | San Jose, Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,032 Franc (₡ 6,081) | ₡ 7,707 | - 21% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 4,200 Franc (₡ 3,632) | ₡ 4,707 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,687 Franc (₡ 3,188) | ₡ 2,182 | + 46% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,116 Franc (₡ 965) | ₡ 1,036 | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 977 Franc (₡ 845) | ₡ 2,216 | - 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 5,799 Franc (₡ 5,015) | ₡ 1,251 | + 301% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,999 Franc (₡ 8,646) | ₡ 2,728 | + 217% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,750 Franc (₡ 3,242) | ₡ 2,062 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Franc (₡ 346) | ₡ 1,413 | - 76% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 686 Franc (₡ 593) | ₡ 1,038 | - 43% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 6,400 Franc (₡ 5,534) | ₡ 12,447 | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 1,333 Franc (₡ 1,153) | ₡ 1,725 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 359 Franc (₡ 310) | ₡ 1,085 | - 71% | |
| Housing | + 2% | |||
| Housing in Bamako (Mali) is about the same as in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||||
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| Bamako | San Jose, Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 436,146 Franc (₡ 377,131) | ₡ 573,804 | - 34% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 105,000 Franc (₡ 90,793) | ₡ 315,501 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 139,535 Franc (₡ 120,655) | ₡ 26,072 | + 363% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 272,675 Franc (₡ 235,780) | ₡ 382,417 | - 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 75,000 Franc (₡ 64,852) | ₡ 230,374 | - 72% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (₡ 21,617) | ₡ 19,083 | + 13% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 29,457 Franc (₡ 25,471) | ₡ 14,455 | + 76% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 566,554 Franc (₡ 489,894) | ₡ 224,464 | + 118% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 80,000 Franc (₡ 69,175) | ₡ 62,505 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,500 Franc (₡ 5,620) | ₡ 4,374 | + 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 9,999 Franc (₡ 8,646) | ₡ 2,373 | + 264% | |
| Clothes | - 57% | |||
| Clothes in Bamako (Mali) is 57% cheaper than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||||
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| Bamako | San Jose, Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Franc (₡ 25,940) | ₡ 40,720 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 7,500 Franc (₡ 6,485) | ₡ 21,791 | - 70% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (₡ 21,617) | ₡ 48,422 | - 55% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,500 Franc (₡ 15,132) | ₡ 41,366 | - 63% | |
| Transportation | - 32% | |||
| Transportation in Bamako (Mali) is 32% cheaper than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||||
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| Bamako | San Jose, Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,000,000 Franc (₡ 17,293,812) | ₡ 15,977,000 | + 8% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 670 Franc (₡ 579) | ₡ 742 | - 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Franc (₡ 8,647) | ₡ 21,970 | - 61% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | ₡ 7,234 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Bamako (Mali) is 10% cheaper than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||||
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| Bamako | San Jose, Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,333 Franc (₡ 4,611) | ₡ 3,446 | + 34% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (₡ 2,162) | ₡ 9,465 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (₡ 8,647) | ₡ 33,199 | - 74% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 9,999 Franc (₡ 8,646) | ₡ 3,184 | + 172% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,937 Franc (₡ 5,134) | ₡ 3,099 | + 66% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Franc (₡ 4,323) | ₡ 3,677 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,400 Franc (₡ 1,211) | ₡ 1,704 | - 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 1,000 Franc (₡ 865) | ₡ 1,664 | - 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,833 Franc (₡ 5,908) | ₡ 6,851 | - 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Bamako (Mali) is 4% cheaper than in San Jose, Costa Rica (Costa Rica) | ||||
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| Bamako | San Jose, Costa Rica | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 10,000 Franc (₡ 8,647) | ₡ 12,073 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 4,333 Franc (₡ 3,747) | ₡ 6,890 | - 46% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₡ 14,248 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 30,128 Franc (₡ 26,052) | ₡ 23,977 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 4,667 Franc (₡ 4,035) | ₡ 4,899 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,750 Franc (₡ 3,242) | ₡ 2,898 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 1,000 Franc (₡ 865) | ₡ 1,544 | - 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₡ 375,282 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc (₡ 86) | ₡ 47 | + 84% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (₡ 25,941) | ₡ 30,341 | - 15% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 1,249 Franc (₡ 1,080) | ₡ 3,027 | - 64% | |
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TOTAL | - 16% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 679 prices entered by 77 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 30, 2023.
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