Cost of living in Mali compared to Brazil
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| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mali is 30% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Mali | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | R$ 30 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Franc (R$ 4.03) | R$ 31 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 276 Franc (R$ 2.22) | R$ 10 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,061 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 4.37 | + 96% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 893 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 10 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc (R$ 4.03) | R$ 7 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 551 Franc (R$ 4.44) | R$ 20 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 367 Franc (R$ 2.96) | R$ 7 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250 Franc (R$ 2.01) | R$ 4.84 | - 58% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 613 Franc (R$ 4.94) | R$ 5.73 | - 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 43 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (R$ 4.03) | R$ 8 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 556 Franc (R$ 4.48) | R$ 3.80 | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 91% | |||
| Housing in Mali is 91% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Mali | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 508,250 Franc (R$ 4,095) | R$ 2,800 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | R$ 1,974 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,000 Franc (R$ 322) | R$ 590 | - 45% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | R$ 2,228 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,472 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (R$ 322) | R$ 418 | - 23% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Franc (R$ 322) | R$ 84 | + 283% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Franc (R$ 322) | R$ 1,988 | - 84% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (R$ 322) | R$ 588 | - 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40,000 Franc (R$ 322) | R$ 26 | + 1121% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40,000 Franc (R$ 322) | R$ 19 | + 1640% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in Mali is 5% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Mali | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 239 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 218 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Franc (R$ 242) | R$ 346 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (R$ 201) | R$ 263 | - 23% | |
| Transportation | - 36% | |||
| Transportation in Mali is 36% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Mali | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 98,694 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 701 Franc (R$ 5.65) | R$ 7 | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Franc (R$ 81) | R$ 223 | - 64% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Mali is 13% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Mali | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Franc (R$ 24) | R$ 50 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (R$ 81) | R$ 244 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,875 Franc (R$ 15) | R$ 12 | + 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,400 Franc (R$ 11) | R$ 6 | + 76% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 Franc (R$ 6) | R$ 4.63 | + 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 47 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Mali is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Mali | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | R$ 93 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 53 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 183 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (R$ 201) | R$ 190 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 28 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,925 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.23 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (R$ 242) | R$ 125 | + 94% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 16,268 prices entered by 2,018 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2022.
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Cost of living in Mali is 6% more expensive than in Brazil
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