- Cost of Living
- Mali
- Japan
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mali compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 34% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mali is 34% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,000 Franc (¥968) | ¥1,054 | - 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,750 Franc (¥920) | ¥698 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,000 Franc (¥387) | ¥436 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (¥194) | ¥205 | - 6% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (¥232) | ¥285 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (¥194) | ¥777 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | ¥910 | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc (¥387) | ¥697 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500 Franc (¥97) | ¥414 | - 77% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 600 Franc (¥116) | ¥265 | - 56% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | ¥1,538 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,400 Franc (¥271) | ¥203 | + 34% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 400 Franc (¥77) | ¥198 | - 61% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Mali is 10% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 900,000 Franc (¥174,329) | ¥231,808 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 110,000 Franc (¥21,307) | ¥125,591 | - 83% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | ¥21,159 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 300,000 Franc (¥58,110) | ¥113,754 | - 49% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | ¥74,885 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | ¥12,611 | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 90,000 Franc (¥17,433) | ¥4,134 | + 322% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ¥55,558 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥16,830 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (¥581) | ¥693 | - 16% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | ¥1,932 | - | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Mali is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥6,829 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,215 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Franc (¥5,811) | ¥8,321 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (¥4,842) | ¥13,972 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 1% | |||
| Transportation in Mali is 1% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,590,890 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 701 Franc (¥136) | ¥145 | - 6% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | ¥11,257 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 20% | |||
| Personal Care in Mali is 20% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,278 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Franc (¥581) | ¥1,016 | - 43% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (¥1,937) | ¥3,622 | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | ¥630 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,875 Franc (¥363) | ¥707 | - 49% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥455 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,400 Franc (¥271) | ¥137 | + 98% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 Franc (¥145) | ¥217 | - 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥2,939 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 19% | |||
| Entertainment in Mali is 19% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥3,981 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,365 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥14,181 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (¥4,842) | ¥7,768 | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥880 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥487 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥560 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | ¥49,094 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥56 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (¥5,811) | ¥10,296 | - 44% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥468 | - | |
| 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 1,818 prices entered by 322 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 09, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mali is 10% cheaper than in Japan
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