Cost of living in Mali compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mali is 50% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mali | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | 3,461 ₦ | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Franc (331 ₦) | 3,494 ₦ | - 91% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 276 Franc (182 ₦) | 1,266 ₦ | - 86% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,061 Franc (702 ₦) | 1,051 ₦ | - 33% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 893 Franc (591 ₦) | 808 ₦ | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc (331 ₦) | 989 ₦ | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 551 Franc (364 ₦) | 5,019 ₦ | - 93% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 367 Franc (243 ₦) | 1,236 ₦ | - 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250 Franc (165 ₦) | 1,012 ₦ | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 613 Franc (405 ₦) | 367 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 Franc (1,322 ₦) | 4,640 ₦ | - 71% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (331 ₦) | 659 ₦ | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 556 Franc (368 ₦) | 528 ₦ | - 30% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Mali is 7% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mali | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 508,250 Franc (336,076 ₦) | 600,977 ₦ | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | 344,756 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,000 Franc (26,450 ₦) | 21,473 ₦ | + 23% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | 319,785 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | 184,708 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (26,450 ₦) | 7,649 ₦ | + 246% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Franc (26,450 ₦) | 17,828 ₦ | + 48% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Franc (26,450 ₦) | 105,832 ₦ | - 75% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (26,450 ₦) | 74,342 ₦ | - 64% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40,000 Franc (26,450 ₦) | 1,818 ₦ | + 1355% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40,000 Franc (26,450 ₦) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 16% | |||
| Clothes in Mali is 16% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mali | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | 9,511 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | 14,349 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Franc (19,837 ₦) | 46,330 ₦ | - 57% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (16,531 ₦) | 37,979 ₦ | - 56% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Mali is 4% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mali | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | 7,857,240 ₦ | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 701 Franc (464 ₦) | 182 ₦ | + 154% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Franc (6,612 ₦) | 8,326 ₦ | - 21% | |
| 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) | - | 526 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Franc (1,984 ₦) | 1,787 ₦ | + 11% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (6,612 ₦) | 15,152 ₦ | - 56% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | 1,295 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,875 Franc (1,240 ₦) | 1,096 ₦ | + 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,223 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,400 Franc (926 ₦) | 604 ₦ | + 53% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 Franc (496 ₦) | 529 ₦ | - 6% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 1,631 ₦ | - | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Mali is 5% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Mali | Nigeria | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 5,323 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 5,345 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 19,661 ₦ | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (16,531 ₦) | 9,858 ₦ | + 68% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 970 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 596 ₦ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 579 ₦ | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 182,671 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 25 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (19,837 ₦) | 20,152 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | 501 ₦ | - | |
| TOTAL | - 9% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 276 prices entered by 43 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 11, 2022.
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Cost of living in Mali is 9% cheaper than in Nigeria
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