Cost of living in Mali compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 48% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mali is 48% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mali | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 2,666 ₦ | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Franc (376 ₦) | 3,057 ₦ | - 88% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 276 Franc (207 ₦) | 1,497 ₦ | - 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,061 Franc (799 ₦) | 1,447 ₦ | - 45% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 893 Franc (672 ₦) | 1,082 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc (376 ₦) | 1,151 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 551 Franc (415 ₦) | 1,257 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 367 Franc (277 ₦) | 1,567 ₦ | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250 Franc (188 ₦) | 1,213 ₦ | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 613 Franc (461 ₦) | 511 ₦ | - 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 Franc (1,506 ₦) | 3,367 ₦ | - 55% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (376 ₦) | 535 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 556 Franc (419 ₦) | 568 ₦ | - 26% | |
| Housing | + 10% | |||
| Housing in Mali is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mali | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 508,250 Franc (382,593 ₦) | 1,087,280 ₦ | - 65% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 480,899 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,000 Franc (30,111 ₦) | 50,320 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 441,651 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 270,421 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (30,111 ₦) | 80,318 ₦ | - 63% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Franc (30,111 ₦) | 17,872 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Franc (30,111 ₦) | 97,009 ₦ | - 69% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (30,111 ₦) | 56,399 ₦ | - 47% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40,000 Franc (30,111 ₦) | 6,433 ₦ | + 368% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40,000 Franc (30,111 ₦) | 1,500 ₦ | + 1907% | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Mali is 4% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mali | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 8,462 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 12,300 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Franc (22,583 ₦) | 28,695 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (18,819 ₦) | 29,497 ₦ | - 36% | |
| Transportation | - 25% | |||
| Transportation in Mali is 25% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mali | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 8,000,000 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 701 Franc (528 ₦) | 256 ₦ | + 106% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Franc (7,528 ₦) | 19,283 ₦ | - 61% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Mali is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Mali | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 383 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Franc (2,258 ₦) | 1,629 ₦ | + 39% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (7,528 ₦) | 19,489 ₦ | - 61% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 2,247 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,875 Franc (1,411 ₦) | 835 ₦ | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,660 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,400 Franc (1,054 ₦) | 651 ₦ | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 Franc (565 ₦) | 663 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 1,692 ₦ | - | |
| Entertainment | + 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Mali is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Mali | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 8,546 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 6,169 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 8,826 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (18,819 ₦) | 17,024 ₦ | + 11% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 3,233 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 1,074 ₦ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 500 ₦ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 137,406 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 24 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (22,583 ₦) | 20,543 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 519 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | - 12% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 317 prices entered by 45 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2023.
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Cost of living in Mali is 12% cheaper than in Nigeria
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