Cost of living in Mali compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 42% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mali is 42% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mali | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Rp 61,205 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Franc (Rp 11,677) | Rp 50,520 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 276 Franc (Rp 6,436) | Rp 29,046 | - 78% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,061 Franc (Rp 24,789) | Rp 20,601 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 893 Franc (Rp 20,855) | Rp 23,048 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc (Rp 11,677) | Rp 14,630 | - 20% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 551 Franc (Rp 12,871) | Rp 66,405 | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 367 Franc (Rp 8,581) | Rp 43,134 | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250 Franc (Rp 5,838) | Rp 18,263 | - 68% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 613 Franc (Rp 14,314) | Rp 34,771 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 Franc (Rp 46,707) | Rp 406,659 | - 89% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (Rp 11,677) | Rp 17,291 | - 32% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 556 Franc (Rp 12,988) | Rp 16,247 | - 20% | |
| Housing | + 89% | |||
| Housing in Mali is 89% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mali | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 508,250 Franc (Rp 11,869,418) | Rp 11,852,300 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Rp 6,870,050 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,000 Franc (Rp 934,140) | Rp 801,210 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Rp 6,489,080 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 3,134,800 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (Rp 934,140) | Rp 505,106 | + 85% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Franc (Rp 934,140) | Rp 237,062 | + 294% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Franc (Rp 934,140) | Rp 3,563,720 | - 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (Rp 934,140) | Rp 1,234,820 | - 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40,000 Franc (Rp 934,140) | Rp 57,323 | + 1530% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40,000 Franc (Rp 934,140) | Rp 95,242 | + 881% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Mali is 10% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mali | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 648,513 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 480,172 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Franc (Rp 700,605) | Rp 1,195,760 | - 41% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (Rp 583,838) | Rp 1,102,700 | - 47% | |
| Transportation | - 13% | |||
| Transportation in Mali is 13% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mali | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 458,595,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 701 Franc (Rp 16,371) | Rp 8,601 | + 90% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Franc (Rp 233,535) | Rp 419,026 | - 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Mali is 19% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mali | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 22,598 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Franc (Rp 70,061) | Rp 89,583 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (Rp 233,535) | Rp 204,790 | + 14% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 108,192 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,875 Franc (Rp 43,788) | Rp 22,334 | + 96% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 30,094 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,400 Franc (Rp 32,695) | Rp 22,886 | + 43% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 Franc (Rp 17,515) | Rp 11,284 | + 55% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 59,008 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Mali is 6% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mali | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Rp 261,585 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 99,216 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 251,127 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (Rp 583,838) | Rp 573,242 | + 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 159,890 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 37,239 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 65,361 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 10,724,300 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,849 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (Rp 700,605) | Rp 509,555 | + 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 32,683 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 11% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 444 prices entered by 52 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2022.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mali is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia
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