- Cost of Living
- Mali
- Brazil
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mali compared to Brazil
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mali is 23% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,000 Franc (R$ 33) | R$ 29 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,750 Franc (R$ 31) | R$ 26 | + 21% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,000 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 7 | + 96% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 3.26 | + 99% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (R$ 8) | R$ 7 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (R$ 7) | R$ 4.68 | + 39% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | R$ 15 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc (R$ 13) | R$ 5.61 | + 132% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500 Franc (R$ 3.25) | R$ 3.26 | - 0% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 600 Franc (R$ 3.90) | R$ 4.57 | - 15% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | R$ 40 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,400 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 42% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 400 Franc (R$ 2.60) | R$ 3.20 | - 19% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Mali is 82% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 900,000 Franc (R$ 5,856) | R$ 3,158 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 110,000 Franc (R$ 716) | R$ 1,960 | - 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | R$ 577 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 300,000 Franc (R$ 1,952) | R$ 2,133 | - 8% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | R$ 1,335 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | R$ 409 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 90,000 Franc (R$ 586) | R$ 83 | + 603% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | R$ 1,724 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 429 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (R$ 20) | R$ 21 | - 6% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Mali is 8% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | R$ 203 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | R$ 183 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Franc (R$ 195) | R$ 327 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (R$ 163) | R$ 259 | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Mali is 1% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | R$ 86,151 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 701 Franc (R$ 4.56) | R$ 4.30 | + 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | R$ 202 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Mali is 27% cheaper than in Brazil | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Franc (R$ 20) | R$ 47 | - 58% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (R$ 65) | R$ 236 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | R$ 17 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,875 Franc (R$ 12) | R$ 12 | + 4% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | R$ 15 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,400 Franc (R$ 9) | R$ 6 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 Franc (R$ 4.88) | R$ 4.05 | + 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | R$ 39 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Mali is 7% more expensive than in Brazil | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | R$ 96 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | R$ 51 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | R$ 176 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (R$ 163) | R$ 174 | - 7% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | R$ 23 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | R$ 9 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | R$ 11 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | R$ 2,724 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | R$ 1.13 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (R$ 195) | R$ 115 | + 69% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | R$ 10 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 28% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 25,217 prices entered by 2,583 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mali is 28% more expensive than in Brazil
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