- Cost of Living
- Mali
- Bangladesh
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mali compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mali is 32% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,000 Franc (Taka 725) | Taka 381 | + 90% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,750 Franc (Taka 689) | Taka 426 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,000 Franc (Taka 290) | Taka 225 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (Taka 145) | Taka 75 | + 94% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (Taka 174) | Taka 102 | + 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (Taka 145) | Taka 56 | + 159% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Taka 370 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc (Taka 290) | Taka 148 | + 97% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500 Franc (Taka 73) | Taka 25 | + 195% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 600 Franc (Taka 87) | Taka 317 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Taka 2,417 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,400 Franc (Taka 203) | Taka 101 | + 101% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 400 Franc (Taka 58) | Taka 47 | + 24% | |
| Housing | + 105% | |||
| Housing in Mali is 105% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 900,000 Franc (Taka 130,557) | Taka 42,771 | + 205% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 110,000 Franc (Taka 15,957) | Taka 34,396 | - 54% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Taka 3,954 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 300,000 Franc (Taka 43,519) | Taka 44,270 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Taka 26,672 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Taka 3,605 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 90,000 Franc (Taka 13,056) | Taka 2,007 | + 551% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Taka 46,846 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 14,696 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (Taka 435) | Taka 299 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Taka 545 | - | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Mali is 1% cheaper than in Bangladesh | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Taka 2,215 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Taka 2,647 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Franc (Taka 4,352) | Taka 4,735 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (Taka 3,627) | Taka 4,152 | - 13% | |
| Transportation | + 3% | |||
| Transportation in Mali is 3% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Taka 2,739,980 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 701 Franc (Taka 102) | Taka 85 | + 19% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Taka 2,190 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Mali is 10% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Taka 419 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Franc (Taka 435) | Taka 522 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (Taka 1,451) | Taka 1,181 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Taka 370 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,875 Franc (Taka 272) | Taka 312 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Taka 361 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,400 Franc (Taka 203) | Taka 91 | + 122% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 Franc (Taka 109) | Taka 107 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Taka 308 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Mali is 10% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Taka 951 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Taka 760 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Taka 2,046 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (Taka 3,627) | Taka 2,831 | + 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Taka 1,364 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Taka 300 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Taka 501 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Taka 35,756 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Taka 22 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (Taka 4,352) | Taka 2,792 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Taka 232 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 38% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,216 prices entered by 354 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mali is 38% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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