Cost of living in Mali compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | - 43% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mali is 43% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mali | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | Rp 44,863 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Franc (Rp 12,229) | Rp 54,330 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 276 Franc (Rp 6,740) | Rp 27,591 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,061 Franc (Rp 25,961) | Rp 19,917 | + 30% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 893 Franc (Rp 21,841) | Rp 25,297 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc (Rp 12,229) | Rp 18,627 | - 34% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 551 Franc (Rp 13,480) | Rp 55,732 | - 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 367 Franc (Rp 8,987) | Rp 43,429 | - 79% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250 Franc (Rp 6,114) | Rp 21,967 | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 613 Franc (Rp 14,991) | Rp 34,412 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 Franc (Rp 48,915) | Rp 337,317 | - 85% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (Rp 12,229) | Rp 22,207 | - 45% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 556 Franc (Rp 13,602) | Rp 17,971 | - 24% | |
| Housing | + 50% | |||
| Housing in Mali is 50% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mali | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 508,250 Franc (Rp 12,430,612) | Rp 17,957,200 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | Rp 9,443,920 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,000 Franc (Rp 978,307) | Rp 528,780 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | Rp 7,265,990 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | Rp 4,054,970 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (Rp 978,307) | Rp 1,282,180 | - 24% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Franc (Rp 978,307) | Rp 410,662 | + 138% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Franc (Rp 978,307) | Rp 4,056,150 | - 76% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (Rp 978,307) | Rp 1,358,260 | - 28% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40,000 Franc (Rp 978,307) | Rp 56,742 | + 1624% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40,000 Franc (Rp 978,307) | Rp 77,300 | + 1166% | |
| Clothes | - 9% | |||
| Clothes in Mali is 9% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mali | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 624,572 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | Rp 443,680 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Franc (Rp 733,730) | Rp 1,212,520 | - 39% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (Rp 611,442) | Rp 1,298,040 | - 53% | |
| Transportation | + 19% | |||
| Transportation in Mali is 19% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mali | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 535,705,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 701 Franc (Rp 17,145) | Rp 12,273 | + 40% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Franc (Rp 244,577) | Rp 150,291 | + 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Mali is 13% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mali | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 36,367 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Franc (Rp 73,373) | Rp 60,467 | + 21% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (Rp 244,577) | Rp 351,050 | - 30% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | Rp 130,123 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,875 Franc (Rp 45,858) | Rp 21,655 | + 112% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 34,558 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,400 Franc (Rp 34,241) | Rp 30,035 | + 14% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 Franc (Rp 18,343) | Rp 15,580 | + 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 88,350 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Mali is 9% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Mali | Indonesia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Rp 216,012 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 104,481 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 2,274,680 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (Rp 611,442) | Rp 383,761 | + 59% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 162,937 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 36,298 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 40,791 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | Rp 12,194,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 2,029 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (Rp 733,730) | Rp 496,553 | + 48% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 35,528 | - | |
| 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 615 prices entered by 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mali is 11% more expensive than in Indonesia
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