Cost of living in Mali compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mali is 30% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 1,860 ₦ | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Franc (328 ₦) | 1,680 ₦ | - 80% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 276 Franc (181 ₦) | 861 ₦ | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,061 Franc (697 ₦) | 749 ₦ | - 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 893 Franc (587 ₦) | 561 ₦ | + 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc (328 ₦) | 653 ₦ | - 50% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 551 Franc (362 ₦) | 1,870 ₦ | - 81% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 367 Franc (241 ₦) | 1,110 ₦ | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250 Franc (164 ₦) | 585 ₦ | - 72% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 613 Franc (403 ₦) | 324 ₦ | + 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 Franc (1,314 ₦) | 2,970 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (328 ₦) | 336 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 556 Franc (365 ₦) | 355 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Housing | + 90% | |||
| Housing in Mali is 90% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 508,250 Franc (333,812 ₦) | 441,012 ₦ | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 261,408 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,000 Franc (26,271 ₦) | 20,149 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 222,496 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 217,542 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (26,271 ₦) | 10,810 ₦ | + 143% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Franc (26,271 ₦) | 7,298 ₦ | + 260% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Franc (26,271 ₦) | 62,156 ₦ | - 58% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (26,271 ₦) | 29,341 ₦ | - 10% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40,000 Franc (26,271 ₦) | 999 ₦ | + 2529% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40,000 Franc (26,271 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 2527% | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Mali is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 5,049 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 10,356 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Franc (19,704 ₦) | 10,731 ₦ | + 84% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (16,420 ₦) | 15,987 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Mali is 11% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 2,324,530 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 701 Franc (460 ₦) | 146 ₦ | + 216% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Franc (6,568 ₦) | 13,522 ₦ | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Mali is 12% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 748 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Franc (1,970 ₦) | 4,995 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (6,568 ₦) | 6,486 ₦ | + 1% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,123 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,875 Franc (1,231 ₦) | 764 ₦ | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 930 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,400 Franc (920 ₦) | 311 ₦ | + 196% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 Franc (493 ₦) | 396 ₦ | + 24% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 2,354 ₦ | - | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Mali is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 4,367 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 3,670 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 10,334 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (16,420 ₦) | 26,560 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 2,914 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 1,230 ₦ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 366 ₦ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 70,572 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 20 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (19,704 ₦) | 13,946 ₦ | + 41% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 454 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | + 16% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,075 prices entered by 92 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 28, 2020.
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Cost of living in Mali is 16% more expensive than in Nigeria
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