Cost of living in Mali compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mali is 35% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 2,394 ₦ | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Franc (349 ₦) | 2,466 ₦ | - 86% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 276 Franc (192 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | - 82% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,061 Franc (741 ₦) | 691 ₦ | + 7% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 893 Franc (623 ₦) | 748 ₦ | - 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc (349 ₦) | 598 ₦ | - 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 551 Franc (385 ₦) | 3,269 ₦ | - 88% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 367 Franc (256 ₦) | 847 ₦ | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250 Franc (174 ₦) | 849 ₦ | - 79% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 613 Franc (428 ₦) | 440 ₦ | - 3% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 Franc (1,396 ₦) | 3,002 ₦ | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (349 ₦) | 332 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 556 Franc (388 ₦) | 370 ₦ | + 5% | |
| Housing | + 56% | |||
| Housing in Mali is 56% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 508,250 Franc (354,658 ₦) | 544,026 ₦ | - 35% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 225,108 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,000 Franc (27,912 ₦) | 46,145 ₦ | - 40% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 125,257 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 212,528 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (27,912 ₦) | 21,205 ₦ | + 32% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Franc (27,912 ₦) | 12,000 ₦ | + 133% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Franc (27,912 ₦) | 101,717 ₦ | - 73% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (27,912 ₦) | 32,387 ₦ | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40,000 Franc (27,912 ₦) | 1,607 ₦ | + 1637% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40,000 Franc (27,912 ₦) | 1,000 ₦ | + 2691% | |
| Clothes | - 1% | |||
| Clothes in Mali is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 6,646 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 13,358 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Franc (20,934 ₦) | 20,347 ₦ | + 3% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (17,445 ₦) | 20,625 ₦ | - 15% | |
| Transportation | - 11% | |||
| Transportation in Mali is 11% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 7,702,020 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 701 Franc (489 ₦) | 154 ₦ | + 218% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Franc (6,978 ₦) | 14,469 ₦ | - 52% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Mali is about the same as in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,669 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Franc (2,093 ₦) | 2,713 ₦ | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (6,978 ₦) | 17,133 ₦ | - 59% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,323 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,875 Franc (1,308 ₦) | 920 ₦ | + 42% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,753 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,400 Franc (977 ₦) | 441 ₦ | + 122% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 Franc (523 ₦) | 510 ₦ | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 2,472 ₦ | - | |
| Entertainment | - 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Mali is 6% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 5,838 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 4,450 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 17,051 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (17,445 ₦) | 29,667 ₦ | - 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 2,510 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 1,843 ₦ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 400 ₦ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 141,264 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 35 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (20,934 ₦) | 17,955 ₦ | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 541 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | + 3% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 575 prices entered by 55 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 28, 2021.
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Cost of living in Mali is about the same as in Nigeria
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