Cost of living in Mali compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mali is 17% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | R$ 28 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Franc (R$ 4.32) | R$ 25 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 276 Franc (R$ 2.38) | R$ 7 | - 68% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,061 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 3.40 | + 170% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 893 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 8 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc (R$ 4.32) | R$ 5.55 | - 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 551 Franc (R$ 4.76) | R$ 16 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 367 Franc (R$ 3.17) | R$ 6 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250 Franc (R$ 2.16) | R$ 4.06 | - 47% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 613 Franc (R$ 5.29) | R$ 4.71 | + 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 Franc (R$ 17) | R$ 38 | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (R$ 4.32) | R$ 7 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 556 Franc (R$ 4.80) | R$ 3.40 | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 107% | |||
| Housing in Mali is 107% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 508,250 Franc (R$ 4,389) | R$ 3,353 | + 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | R$ 1,916 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,000 Franc (R$ 345) | R$ 481 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | R$ 1,977 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,289 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (R$ 345) | R$ 293 | + 18% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Franc (R$ 345) | R$ 78 | + 342% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Franc (R$ 345) | R$ 1,520 | - 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (R$ 345) | R$ 438 | - 21% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40,000 Franc (R$ 345) | R$ 24 | + 1313% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40,000 Franc (R$ 345) | R$ 16 | + 1996% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in Mali is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 217 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 177 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Franc (R$ 259) | R$ 310 | - 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (R$ 216) | R$ 243 | - 11% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Mali is 24% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 87,692 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 701 Franc (R$ 6) | R$ 4.31 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Franc (R$ 86) | R$ 208 | - 59% | |
| Personal Care | - 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Mali is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 18 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Franc (R$ 26) | R$ 38 | - 32% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (R$ 86) | R$ 241 | - 64% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,875 Franc (R$ 16) | R$ 12 | + 39% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 15 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,400 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 5.32 | + 127% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 Franc (R$ 6) | R$ 3.69 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 40 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Mali is 15% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | R$ 101 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 51 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 234 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (R$ 216) | R$ 179 | + 21% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 24 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,010 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.31 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (R$ 259) | R$ 114 | + 127% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 10,932 prices entered by 1,116 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2020.
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Cost of living in Mali is 21% more expensive than in Brazil
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