Cost of living in Mali compared to India
Currency:
| Food | - 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mali is 24% cheaper than in India | ||||
| Mali | India | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨387 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Franc (₨68) | ₨353 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 276 Franc (₨37) | ₨172 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,061 Franc (₨144) | ₨58 | + 148% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 893 Franc (₨121) | ₨86 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc (₨68) | ₨46 | + 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 551 Franc (₨75) | ₨262 | - 72% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 367 Franc (₨50) | ₨165 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250 Franc (₨34) | ₨32 | + 6% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 613 Franc (₨83) | ₨169 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 Franc (₨270) | ₨798 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (₨68) | ₨98 | - 31% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 556 Franc (₨75) | ₨40 | + 88% | |
| Housing | + 98% | |||
| Housing in Mali is 98% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mali | India | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 508,250 Franc (₨68,728) | ₨35,685 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨22,997 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,000 Franc (₨5,409) | ₨4,784 | + 13% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨27,549 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨16,227 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (₨5,409) | ₨5,217 | + 4% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Franc (₨5,409) | ₨630 | + 759% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 566,667 Franc (₨76,628) | ₨31,090 | + 146% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (₨5,409) | ₨11,916 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40,000 Franc (₨5,409) | ₨571 | + 848% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40,000 Franc (₨5,409) | ₨595 | + 809% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Mali is about the same as in India | ||||
| Mali | India | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨2,383 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨2,947 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Franc (₨4,057) | ₨4,074 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (₨3,381) | ₨3,115 | + 9% | |
| Transportation | + 2% | |||
| Transportation in Mali is about the same as in India | ||||
| Mali | India | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨1,501,930 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 701 Franc (₨95) | ₨105 | - 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Franc (₨1,352) | ₨1,156 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Mali is 12% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mali | India | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨155 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Franc (₨406) | ₨289 | + 40% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (₨1,352) | ₨932 | + 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨381 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,875 Franc (₨254) | ₨204 | + 24% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨288 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,400 Franc (₨189) | ₨178 | + 6% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 Franc (₨101) | ₨94 | + 8% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨317 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Mali is 21% more expensive than in India | ||||
| Mali | India | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨1,414 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨584 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨1,372 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (₨3,381) | ₨2,007 | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨817 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨226 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨179 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨53,125 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨1.29 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (₨4,057) | ₨1,424 | + 185% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 Franc (₨676) | ₨268 | + 152% | |
| 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 7,570 prices entered by 1,271 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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Cost of living in Mali is 28% more expensive than in India
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