Cost of living in Mali compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mali is 55% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mali | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ¥1,025 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Franc (¥115) | ¥723 | - 84% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 276 Franc (¥63) | ¥519 | - 88% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,061 Franc (¥244) | ¥197 | + 24% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 893 Franc (¥205) | ¥316 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc (¥115) | ¥629 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 551 Franc (¥127) | ¥962 | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 367 Franc (¥84) | ¥902 | - 91% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250 Franc (¥57) | ¥574 | - 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 613 Franc (¥141) | ¥285 | - 51% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 Franc (¥459) | ¥1,208 | - 62% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (¥115) | ¥184 | - 38% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 556 Franc (¥128) | ¥206 | - 38% | |
| Housing | + 5% | |||
| Housing in Mali is 5% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Mali | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 508,250 Franc (¥116,697) | ¥326,267 | - 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ¥171,772 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,000 Franc (¥9,184) | ¥28,488 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ¥157,603 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥82,713 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (¥9,184) | ¥24,082 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Franc (¥9,184) | ¥4,699 | + 95% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Franc (¥9,184) | ¥47,482 | - 81% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (¥9,184) | ¥32,093 | - 71% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40,000 Franc (¥9,184) | ¥1,313 | + 599% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40,000 Franc (¥9,184) | ¥1,878 | + 389% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Mali is 8% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mali | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥6,136 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥5,199 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Franc (¥6,888) | ¥8,989 | - 23% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (¥5,740) | ¥13,588 | - 58% | |
| Transportation | - 49% | |||
| Transportation in Mali is 49% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mali | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,700,660 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 701 Franc (¥161) | ¥165 | - 2% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Franc (¥2,296) | ¥10,143 | - 77% | |
| Personal Care | - 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Mali is 32% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mali | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥2,497 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Franc (¥689) | ¥1,967 | - 65% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (¥2,296) | ¥5,380 | - 57% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥650 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,875 Franc (¥431) | ¥938 | - 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥702 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,400 Franc (¥321) | ¥218 | + 47% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 Franc (¥172) | ¥216 | - 20% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥3,927 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Mali is 5% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mali | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥4,141 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,600 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥4,000 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (¥5,740) | ¥5,993 | - 4% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥984 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥472 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥575 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥101,122 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥52 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (¥6,888) | ¥9,280 | - 26% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥592 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 27% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 754 prices entered by 101 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 02, 2023.
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Cost of living in Mali is 27% cheaper than in Japan
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