Cost of living in Mali compared to Japan
Currency:
| Food | - 59% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mali is 59% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mali | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ¥1,145 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Franc (¥102) | ¥719 | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 276 Franc (¥56) | ¥437 | - 87% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,061 Franc (¥217) | ¥211 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 893 Franc (¥183) | ¥282 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc (¥102) | ¥815 | - 87% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 551 Franc (¥113) | ¥951 | - 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 367 Franc (¥75) | ¥984 | - 92% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250 Franc (¥51) | ¥421 | - 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 613 Franc (¥125) | ¥268 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 Franc (¥409) | ¥1,770 | - 77% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (¥102) | ¥217 | - 53% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 556 Franc (¥114) | ¥225 | - 49% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Mali is 21% more expensive than in Japan | ||||
| Mali | Japan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 508,250 Franc (¥103,952) | ¥194,768 | - 47% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ¥126,641 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,000 Franc (¥8,181) | ¥21,178 | - 61% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ¥142,258 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ¥80,836 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (¥8,181) | ¥13,643 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Franc (¥8,181) | ¥3,988 | + 105% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Franc (¥8,181) | ¥59,521 | - 86% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (¥8,181) | ¥17,809 | - 54% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40,000 Franc (¥8,181) | ¥665 | + 1130% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40,000 Franc (¥8,181) | ¥2,700 | + 203% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in Mali is 12% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mali | Japan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ¥7,941 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ¥4,162 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Franc (¥6,136) | ¥7,471 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (¥5,113) | ¥15,388 | - 67% | |
| Transportation | - 68% | |||
| Transportation in Mali is 68% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mali | Japan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ¥2,576,380 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 701 Franc (¥143) | ¥161 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Franc (¥2,045) | ¥16,725 | - 88% | |
| Personal Care | - 24% | |||
| Personal Care in Mali is 24% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mali | Japan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ¥1,370 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Franc (¥614) | ¥1,955 | - 69% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (¥2,045) | ¥3,523 | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ¥2,205 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,875 Franc (¥383) | ¥648 | - 41% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ¥409 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,400 Franc (¥286) | ¥143 | + 100% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 Franc (¥153) | ¥184 | - 17% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ¥3,583 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 15% | |||
| Entertainment in Mali is 15% cheaper than in Japan | ||||
| Mali | Japan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ¥4,280 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ¥3,593 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ¥20,657 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (¥5,113) | ¥6,242 | - 18% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ¥1,034 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ¥533 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ¥526 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ¥58,872 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ¥41 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (¥6,136) | ¥11,178 | - 45% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ¥554 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 601 prices entered by 74 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Mali is 35% cheaper than in Japan
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