Cost of living in Mali compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mali is 54% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mali | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ¥1,035 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Franc (¥124) | ¥840 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 276 Franc (¥68) | ¥618 | - 89% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,061 Franc (¥262) | ¥237 | + 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 893 Franc (¥221) | ¥335 | - 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc (¥124) | ¥439 | - 72% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 551 Franc (¥136) | ¥1,195 | - 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 367 Franc (¥91) | ¥822 | - 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250 Franc (¥62) | ¥509 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 613 Franc (¥151) | ¥303 | - 50% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 Franc (¥494) | ¥1,267 | - 61% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (¥124) | ¥276 | - 55% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 556 Franc (¥137) | ¥293 | - 53% | |
| Housing | + 23% | |||
| Housing in Mali is 23% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Mali | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 900,000 Franc (¥222,321) | ¥365,082 | - 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ¥197,136 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,000 Franc (¥9,881) | ¥19,132 | - 48% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 600,000 Franc (¥148,214) | ¥145,654 | + 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥102,459 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 125,000 Franc (¥30,878) | ¥8,349 | + 270% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Franc (¥9,881) | ¥4,448 | + 122% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 566,667 Franc (¥139,980) | ¥74,559 | + 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (¥9,881) | ¥25,414 | - 61% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40,000 Franc (¥9,881) | ¥1,338 | + 638% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40,000 Franc (¥9,881) | ¥2,815 | + 251% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Mali is 6% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mali | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥9,315 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥5,103 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Franc (¥7,411) | ¥9,892 | - 25% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (¥6,176) | ¥12,189 | - 49% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in Mali is 40% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mali | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥3,122,540 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 701 Franc (¥173) | ¥169 | + 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Franc (¥2,470) | ¥8,198 | - 70% | |
| Personal Care | - 25% | |||
| Personal Care in Mali is 25% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mali | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥2,133 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Franc (¥741) | ¥2,551 | - 71% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (¥2,470) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥1,337 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,875 Franc (¥463) | ¥930 | - 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥622 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,400 Franc (¥346) | ¥224 | + 54% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 Franc (¥185) | ¥188 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥4,604 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Mali is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Mali | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥4,908 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,881 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥7,212 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (¥6,176) | ¥8,269 | - 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥1,244 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥547 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥674 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥51,659 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (¥7,411) | ¥9,530 | - 22% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 Franc (¥1,235) | ¥602 | + 105% | |
| TOTAL | - 16% | |||
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 95 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 30, 2025.
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Cost of living in Mali is 16% cheaper than in Japan
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