Cost of living in Mali compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mali is 36% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Taka 228 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Franc (Taka 78) | Taka 356 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 276 Franc (Taka 43) | Taka 188 | - 77% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,061 Franc (Taka 166) | Taka 76 | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 893 Franc (Taka 140) | Taka 106 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc (Taka 78) | Taka 57 | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 551 Franc (Taka 86) | Taka 511 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 367 Franc (Taka 58) | Taka 159 | - 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250 Franc (Taka 39) | Taka 30 | + 30% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 613 Franc (Taka 96) | Taka 448 | - 79% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 Franc (Taka 313) | Taka 1,508 | - 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (Taka 78) | Taka 103 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 556 Franc (Taka 87) | Taka 42 | + 108% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in Mali is 105% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 508,250 Franc (Taka 79,544) | Taka 64,159 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Taka 35,369 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,000 Franc (Taka 6,260) | Taka 4,449 | + 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Taka 39,073 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 22,885 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (Taka 6,260) | Taka 4,140 | + 51% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Franc (Taka 6,260) | Taka 1,111 | + 464% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Franc (Taka 6,260) | Taka 37,922 | - 83% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (Taka 6,260) | Taka 15,038 | - 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40,000 Franc (Taka 6,260) | Taka 360 | + 1637% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40,000 Franc (Taka 6,260) | Taka 621 | + 908% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Mali is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 1,987 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Taka 2,314 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Franc (Taka 4,695) | Taka 6,592 | - 29% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (Taka 3,913) | Taka 4,486 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | - 6% | |||
| Transportation in Mali is 6% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,688,560 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 701 Franc (Taka 110) | Taka 94 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Franc (Taka 1,565) | Taka 2,108 | - 26% | |
| Personal Care | + 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Mali is 26% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 129 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Franc (Taka 470) | Taka 491 | - 4% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (Taka 1,565) | Taka 1,039 | + 51% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 405 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,875 Franc (Taka 293) | Taka 230 | + 28% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 411 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,400 Franc (Taka 219) | Taka 82 | + 167% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 Franc (Taka 117) | Taka 100 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Taka 240 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 24% | |||
| Entertainment in Mali is 24% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Taka 1,281 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 958 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,373 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (Taka 3,913) | Taka 2,103 | + 86% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 1,179 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Taka 284 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 632 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 6.00 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (Taka 4,695) | Taka 1,420 | + 231% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 266 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,211 prices entered by 281 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 28, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mali is 20% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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