Cost of living in Mali compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 41% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mali is 41% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Rp 48,150 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Franc (Rp 13,000) | Rp 54,894 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 276 Franc (Rp 7,165) | Rp 30,099 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,061 Franc (Rp 27,599) | Rp 20,570 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 893 Franc (Rp 23,219) | Rp 25,479 | - 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc (Rp 13,000) | Rp 16,222 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 551 Franc (Rp 14,330) | Rp 59,701 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 367 Franc (Rp 9,554) | Rp 37,956 | - 75% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250 Franc (Rp 6,500) | Rp 19,374 | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 613 Franc (Rp 15,937) | Rp 34,923 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 Franc (Rp 52,001) | Rp 356,233 | - 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (Rp 13,000) | Rp 19,537 | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 556 Franc (Rp 14,460) | Rp 19,724 | - 27% | |
| Housing | + 67% | |||
| Housing in Mali is 67% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 508,250 Franc (Rp 13,214,870) | Rp 17,274,900 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Rp 10,375,400 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,000 Franc (Rp 1,040,029) | Rp 1,245,580 | - 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Rp 6,604,130 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 3,901,590 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (Rp 1,040,029) | Rp 813,523 | + 28% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Franc (Rp 1,040,029) | Rp 354,270 | + 194% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Franc (Rp 1,040,029) | Rp 4,471,440 | - 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (Rp 1,040,029) | Rp 2,299,770 | - 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40,000 Franc (Rp 1,040,029) | Rp 60,481 | + 1620% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40,000 Franc (Rp 1,040,029) | Rp 67,068 | + 1451% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Mali is 8% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 655,630 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 423,397 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Franc (Rp 780,022) | Rp 1,205,370 | - 35% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (Rp 650,018) | Rp 1,178,320 | - 45% | |
| Transportation | + 17% | |||
| Transportation in Mali is 17% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 479,902,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 701 Franc (Rp 18,227) | Rp 8,988 | + 103% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Franc (Rp 260,007) | Rp 237,123 | + 10% | |
| Personal Care | + 31% | |||
| Personal Care in Mali is 31% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 23,300 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Franc (Rp 78,002) | Rp 87,183 | - 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (Rp 260,007) | Rp 254,843 | + 2% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 49,080 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,875 Franc (Rp 48,751) | Rp 19,454 | + 151% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 36,205 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,400 Franc (Rp 36,401) | Rp 18,007 | + 102% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 Franc (Rp 19,501) | Rp 11,130 | + 75% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 86,706 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 11% | |||
| Entertainment in Mali is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Rp 166,095 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 104,958 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 520,784 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (Rp 650,018) | Rp 388,033 | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 111,803 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 35,619 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 47,498 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 9,239,130 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,799 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (Rp 780,022) | Rp 579,157 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 28,887 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 13% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 940 prices entered by 97 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 06, 2021.
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Cost of living in Mali is 13% more expensive than in Indonesia
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