Cost of living in Mali compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 58% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mali is 58% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ¥981 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Franc (¥101) | ¥700 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 276 Franc (¥56) | ¥414 | - 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,061 Franc (¥214) | ¥205 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 893 Franc (¥180) | ¥251 | - 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc (¥101) | ¥655 | - 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 551 Franc (¥111) | ¥964 | - 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 367 Franc (¥74) | ¥741 | - 90% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250 Franc (¥50) | ¥391 | - 87% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 613 Franc (¥124) | ¥300 | - 59% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 Franc (¥403) | ¥1,420 | - 72% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (¥101) | ¥178 | - 43% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 556 Franc (¥112) | ¥217 | - 48% | |
| Housing | + 3% | |||
| Housing in Mali is about the same as in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 508,250 Franc (¥102,469) | ¥299,320 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ¥164,446 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,000 Franc (¥8,064) | ¥21,056 | - 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ¥150,152 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥78,123 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (¥8,064) | ¥11,902 | - 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Franc (¥8,064) | ¥4,118 | + 96% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Franc (¥8,064) | ¥70,060 | - 88% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (¥8,064) | ¥12,705 | - 37% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40,000 Franc (¥8,064) | ¥794 | + 916% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40,000 Franc (¥8,064) | ¥2,406 | + 235% | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Mali is 11% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥7,319 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,417 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Franc (¥6,048) | ¥8,375 | - 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (¥5,040) | ¥13,139 | - 62% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Mali is 53% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,627,120 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 701 Franc (¥141) | ¥135 | + 5% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Franc (¥2,016) | ¥10,272 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Mali is 23% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,148 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Franc (¥605) | ¥1,229 | - 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (¥2,016) | ¥5,176 | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥803 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,875 Franc (¥378) | ¥611 | - 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥528 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,400 Franc (¥282) | ¥152 | + 85% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 Franc (¥151) | ¥258 | - 41% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥3,156 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 12% | |||
| Entertainment in Mali is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥3,672 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,638 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥16,372 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (¥5,040) | ¥6,066 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥1,131 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥435 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥548 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥55,862 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥53 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (¥6,048) | ¥9,625 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥530 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 31% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 858 prices entered by 133 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 07, 2021.
Exchange rate:
0.20161
JPY
/
XOF
Cost of living in Mali is 31% cheaper than in Japan
Other Country Comparisons
- Cost of living in Albania is 56% cheaper than in Japan
- Cost of living in Argentina is 63% cheaper than in Japan
- Cost of living in Armenia is 62% cheaper than in Japan
- Cost of living in American Samoa is in Japan
- Cost of living in Andorra is 8% more expensive than in Japan
- Cost of living in Afghanistan is 57% cheaper than in Japan
- Cost of living in United Arab Emirates is 13% cheaper than in Japan
- Cost of living in Anguilla is 4% more expensive than in Japan