Cost of living in Mali compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mali is 35% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mali | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Taka 324 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Franc (Taka 87) | Taka 492 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 276 Franc (Taka 48) | Taka 196 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,061 Franc (Taka 185) | Taka 92 | + 100% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 893 Franc (Taka 156) | Taka 135 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc (Taka 87) | Taka 78 | + 12% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 551 Franc (Taka 96) | Taka 608 | - 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 367 Franc (Taka 64) | Taka 223 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250 Franc (Taka 44) | Taka 33 | + 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 613 Franc (Taka 107) | Taka 384 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 Franc (Taka 349) | Taka 1,406 | - 75% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (Taka 87) | Taka 111 | - 22% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 556 Franc (Taka 97) | Taka 70 | + 38% | |
| Housing | + 53% | |||
| Housing in Mali is 53% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mali | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 508,250 Franc (Taka 88,672) | Taka 43,758 | + 103% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Taka 25,202 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,000 Franc (Taka 6,979) | Taka 3,035 | + 130% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Taka 22,952 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 18,549 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (Taka 6,979) | Taka 7,137 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Franc (Taka 6,979) | Taka 1,213 | + 475% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Franc (Taka 6,979) | Taka 31,061 | - 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (Taka 6,979) | Taka 17,904 | - 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40,000 Franc (Taka 6,979) | Taka 417 | + 1572% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40,000 Franc (Taka 6,979) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Mali is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mali | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 2,410 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Taka 3,066 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Franc (Taka 5,234) | Taka 6,410 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (Taka 4,362) | Taka 4,273 | + 2% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Mali is 8% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mali | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 4,000,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 701 Franc (Taka 122) | Taka 107 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Franc (Taka 1,745) | Taka 2,440 | - 28% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Mali is 12% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mali | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 285 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Franc (Taka 523) | Taka 513 | + 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (Taka 1,745) | Taka 1,500 | + 16% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 425 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,875 Franc (Taka 327) | Taka 333 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 376 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,400 Franc (Taka 244) | Taka 85 | + 187% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 Franc (Taka 131) | Taka 89 | + 47% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Taka 445 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Mali is 14% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mali | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Taka 1,308 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 852 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 1,768 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (Taka 4,362) | Taka 2,051 | + 113% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 999 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Taka 248 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 564 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 2.94 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (Taka 5,234) | Taka 2,601 | + 101% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 287 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 8% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 683 prices entered by 250 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 29, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mali is 8% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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