Cost of living in Mali compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 46% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mali is 46% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mali | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 46元 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Franc (5.75元) | 40元 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 276 Franc (3.17元) | 15元 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,061 Franc (12元) | 17元 | - 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 893 Franc (10元) | 18元 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc (5.75元) | 11元 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 551 Franc (6元) | 62元 | - 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 367 Franc (4.22元) | 15元 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250 Franc (2.87元) | 7元 | - 57% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 613 Franc (7元) | 6元 | + 9% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 Franc (23元) | 118元 | - 81% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (5.75元) | 9元 | - 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 556 Franc (6元) | 15元 | - 58% | |
| Housing | + 37% | |||
| Housing in Mali is 37% more expensive than in China | ||||
| Mali | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 508,250 Franc (5,840元) | 13,507元 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 7,710元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,000 Franc (460元) | 488元 | - 6% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 7,095元 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 4,246元 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (460元) | 271元 | + 70% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Franc (460元) | 113元 | + 305% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 566,667 Franc (6,511元) | 1,322元 | + 392% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (460元) | 592元 | - 22% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40,000 Franc (460元) | 34元 | + 1255% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40,000 Franc (460元) | 49元 | + 837% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Mali is 11% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mali | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 510元 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 252元 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Franc (345元) | 624元 | - 45% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (287元) | 839元 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 18% | |||
| Transportation in Mali is 18% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mali | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 159,743元 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 701 Franc (8元) | 9元 | - 7% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Franc (115元) | 198元 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | - 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Mali is 27% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Mali | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 41元 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Franc (34元) | 29元 | + 20% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (115元) | 328元 | - 65% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 52元 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,875 Franc (22元) | 45元 | - 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 36元 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,400 Franc (16元) | 12元 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 Franc (9元) | 15元 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 86元 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 3% | |||
| Entertainment in Mali is about the same as in China | ||||
| Mali | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 249元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 111元 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 1,566元 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (287元) | 399元 | - 28% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 76元 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 30元 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 15元 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 2,783元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 0.24元 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (345元) | 427元 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 Franc (57元) | 24元 | + 144% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,509 prices entered by 149 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2023.
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Cost of living in Mali is 7% cheaper than in China
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