- Cost of Living
- Mali
- Nigeria
- Comparison
Cost of living in Mali compared to Nigeria
Currency:
| Food | + 9% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mali is 9% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 5,000 Franc (3,116 ₦) | 2,400 ₦ | + 30% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 4,750 Franc (2,961 ₦) | 2,041 ₦ | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 2,000 Franc (1,247 ₦) | 988 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,000 Franc (623 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 1,200 Franc (748 ₦) | 572 ₦ | + 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 1,000 Franc (623 ₦) | 634 ₦ | - 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | - | 1,900 ₦ | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 2,000 Franc (1,247 ₦) | 1,171 ₦ | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 500 Franc (312 ₦) | 918 ₦ | - 66% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 600 Franc (374 ₦) | 340 ₦ | + 10% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | 2,387 ₦ | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 1,400 Franc (873 ₦) | 369 ₦ | + 136% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 400 Franc (249 ₦) | 374 ₦ | - 33% | |
| Housing | + 74% | |||
| Housing in Mali is 74% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 900,000 Franc (560,959 ₦) | 327,096 ₦ | + 71% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 110,000 Franc (68,562 ₦) | 265,824 ₦ | - 74% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | 27,010 ₦ | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 300,000 Franc (186,986 ₦) | 234,517 ₦ | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | - | 125,903 ₦ | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | - | 16,128 ₦ | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 90,000 Franc (56,096 ₦) | 6,064 ₦ | + 825% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 115,445 ₦ | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 35,316 ₦ | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 3,000 Franc (1,870 ₦) | 1,101 ₦ | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | 1,488 ₦ | - | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Mali is 3% cheaper than in Nigeria | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | - | 6,787 ₦ | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | - | 10,295 ₦ | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Franc (18,699 ₦) | 16,193 ₦ | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (15,582 ₦) | 27,800 ₦ | - 44% | |
| 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 (437 ₦) | 155 ₦ | + 182% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | 10,211 ₦ | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Mali is 10% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | 1,599 ₦ | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Franc (1,870 ₦) | 1,933 ₦ | - 3% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (6,233 ₦) | 7,156 ₦ | - 13% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | - | 1,414 ₦ | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,875 Franc (1,169 ₦) | 1,145 ₦ | + 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | 1,441 ₦ | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,400 Franc (873 ₦) | 402 ₦ | + 117% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 Franc (467 ₦) | 487 ₦ | - 4% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | 1,476 ₦ | - | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Mali is 4% more expensive than in Nigeria | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | 5,419 ₦ | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | 3,209 ₦ | - | |
| 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 (15,582 ₦) | 15,524 ₦ | + 0% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | 2,556 ₦ | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | 1,457 ₦ | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | 562 ₦ | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 186,359 ₦ | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 43 ₦ | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (18,699 ₦) | 14,882 ₦ | + 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | - | 471 ₦ | - | |
| 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 1,359 prices entered by 116 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 15, 2018.
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Cost of living in Mali is 29% more expensive than in Nigeria
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