Cost of living in Mali compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | - 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mali is 15% 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$ 4.82) | R$ 27 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 276 Franc (R$ 2.65) | R$ 8 | - 66% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,061 Franc (R$ 10) | R$ 3.94 | + 159% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 893 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 8 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc (R$ 4.82) | R$ 5.54 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 551 Franc (R$ 5.31) | R$ 18 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 367 Franc (R$ 3.54) | R$ 7 | - 51% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250 Franc (R$ 2.41) | R$ 4.62 | - 48% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 613 Franc (R$ 5.90) | R$ 5.00 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 Franc (R$ 19) | R$ 39 | - 51% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (R$ 4.82) | R$ 7 | - 35% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 556 Franc (R$ 5.36) | R$ 3.49 | + 54% | |
| Housing | + 112% | |||
| Housing in Mali is 112% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 508,250 Franc (R$ 4,896) | R$ 3,053 | + 60% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | R$ 1,837 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,000 Franc (R$ 385) | R$ 501 | - 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | R$ 2,154 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | R$ 1,316 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (R$ 385) | R$ 369 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Franc (R$ 385) | R$ 80 | + 382% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Franc (R$ 385) | R$ 1,699 | - 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (R$ 385) | R$ 479 | - 20% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40,000 Franc (R$ 385) | R$ 23 | + 1594% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40,000 Franc (R$ 385) | R$ 17 | + 2159% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Mali is about the same as in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 200 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | R$ 187 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Franc (R$ 289) | R$ 329 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (R$ 241) | R$ 248 | - 3% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in Mali is 22% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 89,915 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 701 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 4.65 | + 45% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Franc (R$ 96) | R$ 222 | - 57% | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Mali is 6% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Franc (R$ 29) | R$ 41 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (R$ 96) | R$ 216 | - 55% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | R$ 15 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,875 Franc (R$ 18) | R$ 11 | + 62% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 16 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,400 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 5.89 | + 129% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 4.14 | + 74% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 44 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Mali is 17% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | R$ 94 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 53 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 213 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (R$ 241) | R$ 175 | + 37% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 25 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | R$ 3,587 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.32 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (R$ 289) | R$ 116 | + 148% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 17,910 prices entered by 1,819 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 09, 2021.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mali is 20% more expensive than in Brazil
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