- Cost of Living
- Mali
- Malawi
- Bamako
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bamako, Mali compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 128% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bamako (Mali) is 128% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,966 Franc (10,373 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 419% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,600 Franc (5,989 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 274% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 4,250 Franc (5,533 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | + 121% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,079 Franc (1,405 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 181% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 877 Franc (1,142 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,429 Franc (4,465 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 793% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,999 Franc (13,020 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 5,500 Franc (7,161 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 300 Franc (391 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 761 Franc (991 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,131 Franc (9,285 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,300 Franc (1,693 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 328 Franc (428 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Bamako (Mali) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 517,382 Franc (673,678 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 100,000 Franc (130,209 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 108,390 Franc (141,134 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 263,282 Franc (342,817 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 75,000 Franc (97,657 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (32,552 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 24,221 Franc (31,537 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 566,667 Franc (737,852 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 80,000 Franc (104,167 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 9,999 Franc (13,020 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,500 Franc (7,161 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Bamako (Mali) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Franc (39,062 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 7,500 Franc (9,765 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 23,333 Franc (30,382 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 9,999 Franc (13,020 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Bamako (Mali) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,000,000 Franc (26,041,818 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 643 Franc (837 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Franc (13,020 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Bamako (Mali) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,333 Franc (6,944 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,000 Franc (2,604 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (13,021 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 9,999 Franc (13,020 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 9,999 Franc (13,020 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Franc (6,510 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,400 Franc (1,823 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 5,625 Franc (7,324 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,833 Franc (8,897 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Bamako (Mali) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,167 Franc (15,842 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,200 Franc (6,771 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 9,999 Franc (13,020 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 29,604 Franc (38,546 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,600 Franc (7,291 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,750 Franc (4,883 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,417 Franc (3,147 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc (130 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 28,381 Franc (36,954 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,497 Franc (3,251 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 128% | |||
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 15, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bamako (Mali) is 128% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 4,522,882 Kwacha
(3,473,553 Franc)
in Bamako
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,980,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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