- Cost of Living
- Mali
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mali compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mali is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,000 Franc (3,124 ₦) | 2,239 ₦ | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,750 Franc (2,968 ₦) | 2,149 ₦ | + 38% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,000 Franc (1,250 ₦) | 928 ₦ | + 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (625 ₦) | 1,014 ₦ | - 38% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (750 ₦) | 582 ₦ | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (625 ₦) | 662 ₦ | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 2,067 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc (1,250 ₦) | 1,133 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500 Franc (312 ₦) | 843 ₦ | - 63% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 600 Franc (375 ₦) | 330 ₦ | + 14% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 2,306 ₦ | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,400 Franc (875 ₦) | 375 ₦ | + 133% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 400 Franc (250 ₦) | 370 ₦ | - 32% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Mali is 73% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 900,000 Franc (562,306 ₦) | 368,693 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 110,000 Franc (68,726 ₦) | 224,250 ₦ | - 69% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 27,191 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 300,000 Franc (187,435 ₦) | 196,279 ₦ | - 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 104,303 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 13,539 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 90,000 Franc (56,231 ₦) | 7,605 ₦ | + 639% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 111,992 ₦ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 35,539 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (1,874 ₦) | 1,244 ₦ | + 51% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 2,304 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Mali is 3% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 6,498 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 10,330 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Franc (18,744 ₦) | 15,510 ₦ | + 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (15,620 ₦) | 28,860 ₦ | - 46% | |
| Transportation | + 15% | |||
| Transportation in Mali is 15% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 5,470,950 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 701 Franc (438 ₦) | 153 ₦ | + 186% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 12,095 ₦ | - | |
| 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) | - | 1,712 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Franc (1,874 ₦) | 1,740 ₦ | + 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (6,248 ₦) | 7,626 ₦ | - 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 1,581 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,875 Franc (1,171 ₦) | 1,106 ₦ | + 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,336 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,400 Franc (875 ₦) | 390 ₦ | + 124% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 Franc (469 ₦) | 478 ₦ | - 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 1,593 ₦ | - | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Mali is 4% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 5,427 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 3,246 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 17,434 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (15,620 ₦) | 15,096 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 2,655 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 1,656 ₦ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 575 ₦ | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 178,983 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 62 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (18,744 ₦) | 14,751 ₦ | + 27% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 473 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | + 29% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,300 prices entered by 113 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2019.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Mali is 29% more expensive than in Nigeria
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