Cost of living in Mali compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mali is 40% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Taka 264 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Franc (Taka 70) | Taka 397 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 276 Franc (Taka 39) | Taka 160 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,061 Franc (Taka 148) | Taka 81 | + 84% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 893 Franc (Taka 125) | Taka 116 | + 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc (Taka 70) | Taka 52 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 551 Franc (Taka 77) | Taka 434 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 367 Franc (Taka 51) | Taka 186 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250 Franc (Taka 35) | Taka 25 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 613 Franc (Taka 86) | Taka 426 | - 80% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 Franc (Taka 280) | Taka 1,872 | - 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (Taka 70) | Taka 102 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 556 Franc (Taka 78) | Taka 41 | + 88% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Mali is 89% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 508,250 Franc (Taka 71,066) | Taka 48,433 | + 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Taka 27,702 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,000 Franc (Taka 5,593) | Taka 4,496 | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Taka 34,541 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 19,179 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (Taka 5,593) | Taka 3,784 | + 48% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Franc (Taka 5,593) | Taka 1,257 | + 345% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Franc (Taka 5,593) | Taka 35,775 | - 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (Taka 5,593) | Taka 12,836 | - 56% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40,000 Franc (Taka 5,593) | Taka 341 | + 1541% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40,000 Franc (Taka 5,593) | Taka 1,289 | + 334% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Mali is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 1,687 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Taka 1,618 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Franc (Taka 4,195) | Taka 4,829 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (Taka 3,496) | Taka 3,696 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Mali is 13% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 1,708,220 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 701 Franc (Taka 98) | Taka 96 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Franc (Taka 1,398) | Taka 2,184 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Mali is 14% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 189 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Franc (Taka 419) | Taka 588 | - 29% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (Taka 1,398) | Taka 914 | + 53% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 560 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,875 Franc (Taka 262) | Taka 256 | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 340 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,400 Franc (Taka 196) | Taka 87 | + 125% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 Franc (Taka 105) | Taka 102 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Taka 231 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Mali is 18% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Taka 1,040 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 878 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,026 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (Taka 3,496) | Taka 2,200 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 1,227 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Taka 362 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 540 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 1.70 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (Taka 4,195) | Taka 1,903 | + 120% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 276 | - | |
| 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 1,248 prices entered by 149 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 26, 2020.
Exchange rate:
0.13982
BDT
/
XOF
Cost of living in Mali is 18% more expensive than in Bangladesh
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Antigua and Barbuda is 60% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Angola is 45% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 145% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 19% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Netherlands Antilles is 102% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Andorra is 87% more expensive than in Bangladesh
- Cost of living in Antarctica is in Bangladesh