- Cost of Living
- Mali
- Libya
- Bamako
- Zuwarah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Bamako, Mali compared to Zuwarah, Libya
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Currency:
| Food | + 8% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Bamako (Mali) is 8% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 7,032 Franc (17 Dinar) | 18 Dinar | - 4% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,200 Franc (10 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 3,687 Franc (9 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,011 Franc (2.496 Dinar) | 3.250 Dinar | - 23% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 924 Franc (2.281 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 3,429 Franc (8 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | + 323% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 9,999 Franc (25 Dinar) | 14 Dinar | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 3,750 Franc (9 Dinar) | 7 Dinar | + 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 400 Franc (0.987 Dinar) | 2.000 Dinar | - 51% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 712 Franc (1.758 Dinar) | 4.545 Dinar | - 61% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 7,131 Franc (18 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,333 Franc (3.291 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 326 Franc (0.804 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 113% | |||
| Housing in Bamako (Mali) is 113% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 517,382 Franc (1,277 Dinar) | 600 Dinar | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 105,000 Franc (259 Dinar) | 400 Dinar | - 35% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 108,390 Franc (268 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 792% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 263,282 Franc (650 Dinar) | 300 Dinar | + 117% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 75,000 Franc (185 Dinar) | 250 Dinar | - 26% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 25,000 Franc (62 Dinar) | 25 Dinar | + 147% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 27,209 Franc (67 Dinar) | 30 Dinar | + 124% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 566,667 Franc (1,399 Dinar) | 650 Dinar | + 115% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 80,000 Franc (197 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | + 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 6,500 Franc (16 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 221% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 5,500 Franc (14 Dinar) | 3.750 Dinar | + 262% | |
| Clothes | - 72% | |||
| Clothes in Bamako (Mali) is 72% cheaper than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 30,000 Franc (74 Dinar) | 180 Dinar | - 59% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 7,500 Franc (19 Dinar) | 80 Dinar | - 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 25,000 Franc (62 Dinar) | 200 Dinar | - 69% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 17,500 Franc (43 Dinar) | 220 Dinar | - 80% | |
| Transportation | + 14% | |||
| Transportation in Bamako (Mali) is 14% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 20,000,000 Franc (49,373 Dinar) | 36,000 Dinar | + 37% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 670 Franc (1.654 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Franc (25 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 43% | |||
| Personal Care in Bamako (Mali) is 43% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 5,333 Franc (13 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 119% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 2,500 Franc (6 Dinar) | 12 Dinar | - 49% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (25 Dinar) | 45 Dinar | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 9,999 Franc (25 Dinar) | 3.500 Dinar | + 605% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 5,937 Franc (15 Dinar) | 10 Dinar | + 47% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 5,000 Franc (12 Dinar) | 5.000 Dinar | + 147% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,400 Franc (3.456 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 15% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 4,000 Franc (10 Dinar) | 4.000 Dinar | + 147% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 6,833 Franc (17 Dinar) | 6.000 Dinar | + 181% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Bamako (Mali) is 8% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 12,167 Franc (30 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 5,200 Franc (13 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 9,999 Franc (25 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 29,604 Franc (73 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 5,600 Franc (14 Dinar) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 3,750 Franc (9 Dinar) | 3.000 Dinar | + 209% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 2,417 Franc (5.965 Dinar) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 1,200 Dinar | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 100 Franc (0.247 Dinar) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 28,381 Franc (70 Dinar) | 60 Dinar | + 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 2,497 Franc (6 Dinar) | 5.500 Dinar | + 12% | |
| TOTAL | + 18% | |||
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.
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Cost of living in Bamako (Mali) is 18% more expensive than in Zuwarah (Libya)
For example, you would need at least 2,007 Dinar
(812,913 Franc)
in Bamako
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
1,700 Dinar
in Zuwarah.
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