Cost of living in Mali compared to Brazil
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| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mali is 33% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Mali | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | R$ 39 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Franc (R$ 4.86) | R$ 38 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 276 Franc (R$ 2.68) | R$ 12 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,061 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 5.66 | + 82% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 893 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 13 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc (R$ 4.86) | R$ 8 | - 38% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 551 Franc (R$ 5.36) | R$ 27 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 367 Franc (R$ 3.57) | R$ 13 | - 71% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250 Franc (R$ 2.43) | R$ 7 | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 613 Franc (R$ 5.96) | R$ 7 | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 Franc (R$ 19) | R$ 50 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (R$ 4.86) | R$ 10 | - 52% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 556 Franc (R$ 5.40) | R$ 4.58 | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 124% | |||
| Housing in Mali is 124% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Mali | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 900,000 Franc (R$ 8,746) | R$ 4,097 | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | R$ 2,709 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,000 Franc (R$ 389) | R$ 743 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 600,000 Franc (R$ 5,831) | R$ 3,015 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,974 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 125,000 Franc (R$ 1,215) | R$ 537 | + 126% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Franc (R$ 389) | R$ 92 | + 324% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 566,667 Franc (R$ 5,507) | R$ 1,834 | + 200% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (R$ 389) | R$ 641 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40,000 Franc (R$ 389) | R$ 31 | + 1149% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40,000 Franc (R$ 389) | R$ 22 | + 1655% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Mali is 4% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Mali | Brazil | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 284 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 280 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Franc (R$ 292) | R$ 416 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (R$ 243) | R$ 322 | - 25% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Mali is 30% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Mali | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 115,564 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 701 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 6 | + 10% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Franc (R$ 97) | R$ 249 | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Mali is 11% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Mali | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 22 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Franc (R$ 29) | R$ 51 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (R$ 97) | R$ 297 | - 67% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 24 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,875 Franc (R$ 18) | R$ 14 | + 34% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 22 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,400 Franc (R$ 14) | R$ 8 | + 80% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 5.70 | + 28% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 59 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Mali is 11% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Mali | Brazil | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | R$ 117 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 61 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 237 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (R$ 243) | R$ 238 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 32 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 12 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,681 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.50 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (R$ 292) | R$ 141 | + 107% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 Franc (R$ 49) | R$ 15 | + 218% | |
| TOTAL | + 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 13,157 prices entered by 1,342 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 11, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mali is 12% more expensive than in Brazil
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