Cost of living in Mali compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mali is 29% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mali | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Taka 253 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Franc (Taka 107) | Taka 509 | - 79% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 276 Franc (Taka 59) | Taka 234 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,061 Franc (Taka 226) | Taka 91 | + 149% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 893 Franc (Taka 190) | Taka 150 | + 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc (Taka 107) | Taka 78 | + 37% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 551 Franc (Taka 117) | Taka 476 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 367 Franc (Taka 78) | Taka 307 | - 74% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250 Franc (Taka 53) | Taka 56 | - 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 613 Franc (Taka 131) | Taka 407 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 Franc (Taka 426) | Taka 1,613 | - 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (Taka 107) | Taka 136 | - 21% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 556 Franc (Taka 119) | Taka 72 | + 64% | |
| Housing | + 143% | |||
| Housing in Mali is 143% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mali | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 900,000 Franc (Taka 191,781) | Taka 40,565 | + 373% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Taka 22,239 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,000 Franc (Taka 8,524) | Taka 4,221 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 600,000 Franc (Taka 127,854) | Taka 50,272 | + 154% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Taka 31,111 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 125,000 Franc (Taka 26,636) | Taka 5,000 | + 433% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Franc (Taka 8,524) | Taka 1,266 | + 573% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 566,667 Franc (Taka 120,751) | Taka 49,805 | + 142% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (Taka 8,524) | Taka 15,000 | - 43% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40,000 Franc (Taka 8,524) | Taka 568 | + 1402% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40,000 Franc (Taka 8,524) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Mali is about the same as in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mali | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 2,505 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Taka 2,407 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Franc (Taka 6,393) | Taka 5,268 | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (Taka 5,327) | Taka 4,284 | + 24% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| 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 3,757,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 701 Franc (Taka 149) | Taka 110 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Franc (Taka 2,131) | Taka 2,433 | - 12% | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Mali is 32% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mali | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 250 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Franc (Taka 639) | Taka 308 | + 108% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (Taka 2,131) | Taka 1,500 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Taka 360 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,875 Franc (Taka 400) | Taka 191 | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 794 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,400 Franc (Taka 298) | Taka 158 | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 Franc (Taka 160) | Taka 200 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Taka 205 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Mali is 18% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Mali | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Taka 1,513 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 1,024 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 3,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (Taka 5,327) | Taka 3,597 | + 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 1,519 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Taka 253 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 606 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (Taka 6,393) | Taka 2,307 | + 177% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 Franc (Taka 1,065) | Taka 336 | + 217% | |
| TOTAL | + 34% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 386 prices entered by 187 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Mali is 34% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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