- Cost of Living
- Mali
- Indonesia
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mali compared to Indonesia
Currency:
| Food | + 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mali is 30% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,000 Franc (Rp 127,563) | Rp 66,106 | + 93% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,750 Franc (Rp 121,185) | Rp 50,634 | + 139% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,000 Franc (Rp 51,025) | Rp 30,568 | + 67% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (Rp 25,513) | Rp 19,074 | + 34% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (Rp 30,615) | Rp 24,685 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (Rp 25,513) | Rp 16,247 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | Rp 66,045 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc (Rp 51,025) | Rp 37,044 | + 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500 Franc (Rp 12,756) | Rp 18,542 | - 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 600 Franc (Rp 15,308) | Rp 32,310 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | Rp 368,198 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,400 Franc (Rp 35,718) | Rp 19,117 | + 87% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 400 Franc (Rp 10,205) | Rp 16,216 | - 37% | |
| Housing | + 82% | |||
| Housing in Mali is 82% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 900,000 Franc (Rp 22,961,406) | Rp 12,242,600 | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 110,000 Franc (Rp 2,806,394) | Rp 9,677,710 | - 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | Rp 910,541 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 300,000 Franc (Rp 7,653,802) | Rp 8,553,620 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | Rp 4,943,740 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | Rp 619,505 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 90,000 Franc (Rp 2,296,141) | Rp 287,299 | + 699% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Rp 4,810,710 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 1,787,010 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (Rp 76,538) | Rp 58,356 | + 31% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | Rp 56,285 | - | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Mali is 4% cheaper than in Indonesia | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | Rp 615,926 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | Rp 397,678 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Franc (Rp 765,380) | Rp 985,125 | - 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (Rp 637,817) | Rp 811,453 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in Mali is 12% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | Rp 469,436,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 701 Franc (Rp 17,884) | Rp 8,898 | + 101% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | Rp 381,291 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Mali is 23% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | Rp 24,249 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Franc (Rp 76,538) | Rp 88,999 | - 14% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (Rp 255,127) | Rp 343,185 | - 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | Rp 45,191 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,875 Franc (Rp 47,836) | Rp 23,113 | + 107% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | Rp 34,430 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,400 Franc (Rp 35,718) | Rp 14,080 | + 154% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 Franc (Rp 19,135) | Rp 13,066 | + 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | Rp 92,997 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 9% | |||
| Entertainment in Mali is 9% more expensive than in Indonesia | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | Rp 216,823 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | Rp 100,274 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | Rp 375,594 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (Rp 637,817) | Rp 505,534 | + 26% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | Rp 133,066 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | Rp 46,363 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | Rp 56,412 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Rp 7,752,910 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | Rp 1,617 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (Rp 765,380) | Rp 565,576 | + 35% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | Rp 24,489 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 36% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 2,826 prices entered by 349 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
25.513
IDR
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XOF
Cost of living in Mali is 36% more expensive than in Indonesia
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