- Cost of Living
- Mali
- Malawi
- Bamako
- Zomba
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bamako, Mali compared to Zomba, Malawi
Currency:
| Food | + 115% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bamako (Mali) is 115% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,032 Franc (9,431 Kwacha) | 2,000 Kwacha | + 372% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,200 Franc (5,633 Kwacha) | 1,600 Kwacha | + 252% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,687 Franc (4,945 Kwacha) | 2,500 Kwacha | + 98% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,011 Franc (1,356 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 171% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 924 Franc (1,239 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,429 Franc (4,599 Kwacha) | 500 Kwacha | + 820% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,999 Franc (13,411 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,750 Franc (5,029 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Franc (536 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 712 Franc (955 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,131 Franc (9,564 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,333 Franc (1,788 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 326 Franc (437 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 (693,911 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 105,000 Franc (140,826 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 108,390 Franc (145,372 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 263,282 Franc (353,113 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 75,000 Franc (100,590 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (33,530 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 27,209 Franc (36,493 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 566,667 Franc (760,011 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 80,000 Franc (107,295 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,500 Franc (8,717 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,500 Franc (7,376 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Bamako (Mali) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Franc (40,235 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 7,500 Franc (10,058 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (33,530 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,500 Franc (23,470 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 (26,823,918 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 670 Franc (899 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Franc (13,411 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 (7,153 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (3,353 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (13,412 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 9,999 Franc (13,411 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,937 Franc (7,963 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Franc (6,706 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,400 Franc (1,878 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,000 Franc (5,364 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,833 Franc (9,164 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Bamako (Mali) is in Zomba (Malawi) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,167 Franc (16,318 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,200 Franc (6,974 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 9,999 Franc (13,411 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 29,604 Franc (39,704 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,600 Franc (7,510 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,750 Franc (5,029 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,417 Franc (3,241 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc (134 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 28,381 Franc (38,064 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,497 Franc (3,348 Kwacha) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 115% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 27 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Bamako (Mali) is 115% more expensive than in Zomba (Malawi)
For example, you would need at least 4,640,736 Kwacha
(3,460,148 Franc)
in Bamako
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
2,160,000 Kwacha
in Zomba.
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