Cost of living in Mali compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 64% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mali is 64% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ¥1,001 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Franc (¥89) | ¥722 | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 276 Franc (¥49) | ¥446 | - 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,061 Franc (¥190) | ¥214 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 893 Franc (¥160) | ¥289 | - 45% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc (¥89) | ¥501 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 551 Franc (¥99) | ¥1,246 | - 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 367 Franc (¥66) | ¥640 | - 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250 Franc (¥45) | ¥381 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 613 Franc (¥110) | ¥260 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 Franc (¥358) | ¥1,652 | - 78% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (¥89) | ¥221 | - 60% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 556 Franc (¥100) | ¥277 | - 64% | |
| Housing | + 16% | |||
| Housing in Mali is 16% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 508,250 Franc (¥90,950) | ¥212,128 | - 57% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ¥121,270 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,000 Franc (¥7,158) | ¥15,948 | - 55% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ¥127,445 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥86,552 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (¥7,158) | ¥11,000 | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Franc (¥7,158) | ¥3,835 | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Franc (¥7,158) | ¥39,892 | - 82% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (¥7,158) | ¥10,465 | - 32% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40,000 Franc (¥7,158) | ¥749 | + 856% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40,000 Franc (¥7,158) | ¥2,162 | + 231% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Mali is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥6,528 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,644 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Franc (¥5,368) | ¥7,685 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (¥4,474) | ¥13,013 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 55% | |||
| Transportation in Mali is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,936,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 701 Franc (¥125) | ¥142 | - 12% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Franc (¥1,789) | ¥9,348 | - 81% | |
| Personal Care | - 39% | |||
| Personal Care in Mali is 39% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,406 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Franc (¥537) | ¥929 | - 42% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (¥1,789) | ¥8,740 | - 80% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥554 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,875 Franc (¥336) | ¥669 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥525 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,400 Franc (¥251) | ¥206 | + 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 Franc (¥134) | ¥238 | - 44% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥2,654 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 13% | |||
| Entertainment in Mali is 13% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥3,275 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,323 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,766 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (¥4,474) | ¥5,924 | - 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥806 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥520 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥510 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥47,417 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥26 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (¥5,368) | ¥8,220 | - 35% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥491 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 30% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,143 prices entered by 177 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 26, 2020.
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Cost of living in Mali is 30% cheaper than in Japan
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