Cost of living in Mali compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | - 19% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mali is 19% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mali | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨972 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Franc (₨234) | ₨1,004 | - 77% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 276 Franc (₨129) | ₨345 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,061 Franc (₨498) | ₨175 | + 184% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 893 Franc (₨419) | ₨282 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc (₨234) | ₨250 | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 551 Franc (₨258) | ₨1,139 | - 77% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 367 Franc (₨172) | ₨290 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250 Franc (₨117) | ₨122 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 613 Franc (₨287) | ₨549 | - 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 Franc (₨938) | ₨2,784 | - 66% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (₨234) | ₨289 | - 19% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 556 Franc (₨261) | ₨191 | + 36% | |
| Housing | + 93% | |||
| Housing in Mali is 93% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mali | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 508,250 Franc (₨238,268) | ₨115,670 | + 106% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨70,950 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,000 Franc (₨18,752) | ₨25,995 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | ₨59,502 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨50,821 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (₨18,752) | ₨20,152 | - 7% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Franc (₨18,752) | ₨2,097 | + 794% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Franc (₨18,752) | ₨71,636 | - 74% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (₨18,752) | ₨23,262 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40,000 Franc (₨18,752) | ₨1,718 | + 992% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40,000 Franc (₨18,752) | ₨1,977 | + 849% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Mali is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Mali | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨3,426 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨6,254 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Franc (₨14,064) | ₨13,199 | + 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (₨11,720) | ₨8,569 | + 37% | |
| Transportation | + 4% | |||
| Transportation in Mali is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Mali | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨4,456,060 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 701 Franc (₨329) | ₨270 | + 22% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Franc (₨4,688) | ₨4,626 | + 1% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Mali is 12% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mali | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨1,015 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Franc (₨1,406) | ₨1,391 | + 1% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (₨4,688) | ₨3,667 | + 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨521 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,875 Franc (₨879) | ₨922 | - 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨736 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,400 Franc (₨656) | ₨249 | + 163% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 Franc (₨352) | ₨242 | + 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨860 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in Mali is 16% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mali | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨3,545 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨2,089 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨2,959 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (₨11,720) | ₨7,109 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨880 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨669 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨1,106 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨119,622 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨3.79 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (₨14,064) | ₨3,764 | + 274% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | ₨415 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 26% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,734 prices entered by 449 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2023.
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Cost of living in Mali is 26% more expensive than in Pakistan
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