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Cost of living in Mali compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mali is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,000 Franc (¥962) | ¥1,019 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,750 Franc (¥914) | ¥714 | + 28% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,000 Franc (¥385) | ¥466 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (¥192) | ¥199 | - 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (¥231) | ¥272 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (¥192) | ¥653 | - 71% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ¥890 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc (¥385) | ¥621 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500 Franc (¥96) | ¥427 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 600 Franc (¥115) | ¥261 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ¥1,550 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,400 Franc (¥269) | ¥210 | + 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 400 Franc (¥77) | ¥200 | - 61% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Mali is 8% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 900,000 Franc (¥173,228) | ¥238,838 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 110,000 Franc (¥21,172) | ¥120,252 | - 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥23,358 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 300,000 Franc (¥57,743) | ¥123,093 | - 53% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ¥84,293 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ¥11,955 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 90,000 Franc (¥17,323) | ¥4,050 | + 328% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ¥61,346 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥15,579 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (¥577) | ¥745 | - 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,601 | - | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Mali is 10% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥6,784 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,071 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Franc (¥5,774) | ¥8,377 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (¥4,812) | ¥12,050 | - 60% | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Mali is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,782,080 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 701 Franc (¥135) | ¥146 | - 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥13,003 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 26% | |||
| Personal Care in Mali is 26% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,232 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Franc (¥577) | ¥1,175 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (¥1,925) | ¥4,451 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥672 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,875 Franc (¥361) | ¥735 | - 51% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥471 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,400 Franc (¥269) | ¥143 | + 88% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 Franc (¥144) | ¥221 | - 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥2,643 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Mali is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥4,236 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,338 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥10,379 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (¥4,812) | ¥8,199 | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥943 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥487 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥532 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥55,178 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥57 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (¥5,774) | ¥9,945 | - 42% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥472 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,736 prices entered by 311 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 22, 2019.
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Cost of living in Mali is 10% cheaper than in Japan
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