Cost of living in Mali compared to Pakistan
Currency:
| Food | - 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mali is 13% cheaper than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mali | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | ₨916 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Franc (₨238) | ₨1,082 | - 78% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 276 Franc (₨131) | ₨533 | - 75% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,061 Franc (₨505) | ₨230 | + 119% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 893 Franc (₨425) | ₨315 | + 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc (₨238) | ₨170 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 551 Franc (₨262) | ₨836 | - 69% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 367 Franc (₨175) | ₨289 | - 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250 Franc (₨119) | ₨114 | + 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 613 Franc (₨292) | ₨391 | - 25% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 Franc (₨952) | ₨2,739 | - 65% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (₨238) | ₨216 | + 10% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 556 Franc (₨265) | ₨144 | + 84% | |
| Housing | + 200% | |||
| Housing in Mali is 200% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mali | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 900,000 Franc (₨428,443) | ₨137,741 | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | ₨58,708 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,000 Franc (₨19,042) | ₨21,580 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 600,000 Franc (₨285,629) | ₨75,090 | + 280% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | ₨35,699 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 125,000 Franc (₨59,506) | ₨17,044 | + 249% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Franc (₨19,042) | ₨2,308 | + 725% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 566,667 Franc (₨269,761) | ₨58,431 | + 362% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (₨19,042) | ₨29,384 | - 35% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40,000 Franc (₨19,042) | ₨1,281 | + 1386% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40,000 Franc (₨19,042) | ₨625 | + 2947% | |
| Clothes | + 0% | |||
| Clothes in Mali is about the same as in Pakistan | ||||
| Mali | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | ₨4,832 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | ₨9,004 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Franc (₨14,281) | ₨13,089 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (₨11,901) | ₨13,255 | - 10% | |
| Transportation | + 9% | |||
| Transportation in Mali is 9% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mali | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | ₨2,800,000 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 701 Franc (₨334) | ₨272 | + 23% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Franc (₨4,760) | ₨4,030 | + 18% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in Mali is 23% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mali | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨230 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Franc (₨1,428) | ₨838 | + 70% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (₨4,760) | ₨3,307 | + 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | ₨1,222 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,875 Franc (₨893) | ₨649 | + 38% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | ₨557 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,400 Franc (₨666) | ₨396 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 Franc (₨357) | ₨217 | + 64% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | ₨495 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Mali is 18% more expensive than in Pakistan | ||||
| Mali | Pakistan | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | ₨3,859 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | ₨1,827 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | ₨6,844 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (₨11,901) | ₨8,435 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | ₨2,877 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | ₨566 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | ₨965 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | ₨149,999 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | ₨255 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (₨14,281) | ₨5,305 | + 169% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 Franc (₨2,380) | ₨637 | + 273% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 776 prices entered by 196 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 12, 2025.
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Cost of living in Mali is 54% more expensive than in Pakistan
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