Cost of living in Mali compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mali is 35% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mali | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Rp 62,394 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Franc (Rp 14,599) | Rp 60,225 | - 76% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 276 Franc (Rp 8,047) | Rp 32,593 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,061 Franc (Rp 30,993) | Rp 24,589 | + 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 893 Franc (Rp 26,075) | Rp 31,337 | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc (Rp 14,599) | Rp 14,750 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 551 Franc (Rp 16,093) | Rp 72,901 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 367 Franc (Rp 10,729) | Rp 45,403 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250 Franc (Rp 7,300) | Rp 22,376 | - 67% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 613 Franc (Rp 17,897) | Rp 32,966 | - 46% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 Franc (Rp 58,398) | Rp 344,694 | - 83% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (Rp 14,599) | Rp 18,943 | - 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 556 Franc (Rp 16,239) | Rp 15,178 | + 7% | |
| Housing | + 100% | |||
| Housing in Mali is 100% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mali | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 900,000 Franc (Rp 26,278,879) | Rp 20,348,700 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Rp 11,729,200 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,000 Franc (Rp 1,167,950) | Rp 1,724,710 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 600,000 Franc (Rp 17,519,253) | Rp 7,387,200 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 4,597,950 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 125,000 Franc (Rp 3,649,844) | Rp 1,423,880 | + 156% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Franc (Rp 1,167,950) | Rp 378,883 | + 208% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 566,667 Franc (Rp 16,545,971) | Rp 3,205,730 | + 416% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (Rp 1,167,950) | Rp 1,931,010 | - 40% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40,000 Franc (Rp 1,167,950) | Rp 91,402 | + 1178% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40,000 Franc (Rp 1,167,950) | Rp 83,441 | + 1300% | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Mali is 7% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mali | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 651,126 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 458,661 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Franc (Rp 875,963) | Rp 1,449,070 | - 40% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (Rp 729,969) | Rp 1,296,520 | - 44% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Mali is 21% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mali | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 504,781,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 701 Franc (Rp 20,468) | Rp 12,092 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Franc (Rp 291,988) | Rp 199,904 | + 46% | |
| 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 22,456 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Franc (Rp 87,596) | Rp 96,147 | - 9% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (Rp 291,988) | Rp 264,826 | + 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 66,604 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,875 Franc (Rp 54,748) | Rp 26,592 | + 106% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 33,023 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,400 Franc (Rp 40,878) | Rp 27,953 | + 46% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 Franc (Rp 21,899) | Rp 21,349 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 84,361 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Mali is 19% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mali | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Rp 261,890 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 96,262 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 496,791 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (Rp 729,969) | Rp 397,663 | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 149,637 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 38,785 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 50,891 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 6,922,760 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,388 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (Rp 875,963) | Rp 433,566 | + 102% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 Franc (Rp 145,994) | Rp 43,715 | + 234% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 424 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 27, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mali is 31% more expensive than in Indonesia
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