Cost of living in Mali compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mali is 42% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mali | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Taka 535 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Franc (Taka 72) | Taka 449 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 276 Franc (Taka 39) | Taka 240 | - 84% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,061 Franc (Taka 152) | Taka 102 | + 49% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 893 Franc (Taka 128) | Taka 133 | - 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc (Taka 72) | Taka 80 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 551 Franc (Taka 79) | Taka 347 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 367 Franc (Taka 53) | Taka 207 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250 Franc (Taka 36) | Taka 26 | + 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 613 Franc (Taka 88) | Taka 571 | - 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 Franc (Taka 286) | Taka 1,347 | - 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (Taka 72) | Taka 112 | - 36% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 556 Franc (Taka 80) | Taka 53 | + 50% | |
| Housing | + 70% | |||
| Housing in Mali is 70% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mali | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 508,250 Franc (Taka 72,683) | Taka 43,087 | + 69% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Taka 21,416 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,000 Franc (Taka 5,720) | Taka 4,489 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Taka 37,342 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 20,129 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (Taka 5,720) | Taka 3,105 | + 84% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Franc (Taka 5,720) | Taka 947 | + 504% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Franc (Taka 5,720) | Taka 36,542 | - 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (Taka 5,720) | Taka 16,205 | - 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40,000 Franc (Taka 5,720) | Taka 369 | + 1451% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40,000 Franc (Taka 5,720) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Mali is 13% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mali | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 2,612 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Taka 3,117 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Franc (Taka 4,290) | Taka 9,947 | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (Taka 3,575) | Taka 6,827 | - 48% | |
| Transportation | - 4% | |||
| Transportation in Mali is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mali | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,773,830 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 701 Franc (Taka 100) | Taka 91 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Franc (Taka 1,430) | Taka 1,696 | - 16% | |
| Personal Care | - 15% | |||
| Personal Care in Mali is 15% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mali | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 296 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Franc (Taka 429) | Taka 1,395 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (Taka 1,430) | Taka 1,191 | + 20% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 578 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,875 Franc (Taka 268) | Taka 208 | + 29% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 690 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,400 Franc (Taka 200) | Taka 173 | + 16% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 Franc (Taka 107) | Taka 229 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Taka 304 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Mali is 16% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mali | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Taka 1,410 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 885 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,939 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (Taka 3,575) | Taka 3,617 | - 1% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 1,328 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Taka 393 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 595 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 2.19 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (Taka 4,290) | Taka 1,057 | + 306% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 264 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 602 prices entered by 223 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2022.
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Cost of living in Mali is 10% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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