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 62,230 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Franc (Rp 12,083) | Rp 52,137 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 276 Franc (Rp 6,659) | Rp 30,582 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,061 Franc (Rp 25,650) | Rp 18,388 | + 39% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 893 Franc (Rp 21,580) | Rp 26,104 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc (Rp 12,083) | Rp 14,341 | - 16% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 551 Franc (Rp 13,319) | Rp 77,272 | - 83% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 367 Franc (Rp 8,879) | Rp 38,806 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250 Franc (Rp 6,041) | Rp 19,485 | - 69% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 613 Franc (Rp 14,812) | Rp 32,212 | - 54% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 Franc (Rp 48,330) | Rp 339,997 | - 86% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (Rp 12,083) | Rp 15,796 | - 24% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 556 Franc (Rp 13,439) | Rp 17,158 | - 22% | |
| Housing | + 101% | |||
| Housing in Mali is 101% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 508,250 Franc (Rp 12,281,983) | Rp 10,152,500 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Rp 5,840,050 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,000 Franc (Rp 966,610) | Rp 772,430 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Rp 6,942,790 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 3,311,200 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (Rp 966,610) | Rp 502,555 | + 92% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Franc (Rp 966,610) | Rp 285,184 | + 239% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Franc (Rp 966,610) | Rp 4,793,310 | - 80% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (Rp 966,610) | Rp 2,765,630 | - 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40,000 Franc (Rp 966,610) | Rp 69,682 | + 1287% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40,000 Franc (Rp 966,610) | Rp 51,169 | + 1789% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Mali is 7% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 655,076 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 457,119 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Franc (Rp 724,957) | Rp 1,076,740 | - 33% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (Rp 604,131) | Rp 1,007,380 | - 40% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Mali is about the same as in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 490,945,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 701 Franc (Rp 16,940) | Rp 9,156 | + 85% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Franc (Rp 241,652) | Rp 330,672 | - 27% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Mali is 22% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 30,938 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Franc (Rp 72,496) | Rp 82,186 | - 12% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (Rp 241,652) | Rp 280,243 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 38,725 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,875 Franc (Rp 45,310) | Rp 26,962 | + 68% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 34,072 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,400 Franc (Rp 33,831) | Rp 16,791 | + 101% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 Franc (Rp 18,124) | Rp 13,618 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 63,841 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Mali is 8% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Rp 184,270 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 105,975 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 1,041,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (Rp 604,131) | Rp 413,601 | + 46% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 152,100 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 44,543 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 59,628 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,860,790 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,635 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (Rp 724,957) | Rp 597,783 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 24,831 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,161 prices entered by 160 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 22, 2020.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mali is 21% more expensive than in Indonesia
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