Cost of living in Mali compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 30% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mali is 30% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Mali | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | руб 496 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Franc (руб 67) | руб 371 | - 82% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 276 Franc (руб 37) | руб 197 | - 81% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,061 Franc (руб 143) | руб 84 | + 70% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 893 Franc (руб 120) | руб 117 | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc (руб 67) | руб 196 | - 66% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 551 Franc (руб 74) | руб 424 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 367 Franc (руб 50) | руб 113 | - 56% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250 Franc (руб 34) | руб 50 | - 33% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 613 Franc (руб 83) | руб 78 | + 6% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 Franc (руб 270) | руб 721 | - 63% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (руб 67) | руб 147 | - 54% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 556 Franc (руб 75) | руб 45 | + 67% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Mali is 57% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Mali | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 508,250 Franc (руб 68,514) | руб 85,386 | - 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | руб 56,051 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,000 Franc (руб 5,392) | руб 9,152 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | руб 48,742 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | руб 29,136 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc (руб 5,392) | руб 5,327 | + 1% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Franc (руб 5,392) | руб 495 | + 989% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Franc (руб 5,392) | руб 23,888 | - 77% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (руб 5,392) | руб 10,506 | - 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40,000 Franc (руб 5,392) | руб 606 | + 790% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40,000 Franc (руб 5,392) | руб 1,151 | + 368% | |
| Clothes | - 13% | |||
| Clothes in Mali is 13% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Mali | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | руб 5,595 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | руб 3,450 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Franc (руб 4,044) | руб 7,670 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (руб 3,370) | руб 9,727 | - 65% | |
| Transportation | - 10% | |||
| Transportation in Mali is 10% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Mali | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 2,390,320 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 701 Franc (руб 94) | руб 51 | + 86% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Franc (руб 1,348) | руб 2,294 | - 41% | |
| Personal Care | - 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Mali is 6% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Mali | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 511 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Franc (руб 404) | руб 686 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (руб 1,348) | руб 1,874 | - 28% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | руб 411 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,875 Franc (руб 253) | руб 259 | - 2% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | руб 285 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,400 Franc (руб 189) | руб 116 | + 63% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 Franc (руб 101) | руб 153 | - 34% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | руб 827 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in Mali is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Mali | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | руб 1,772 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 728 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 7,974 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (руб 3,370) | руб 3,857 | - 13% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | руб 461 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | руб 220 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | руб 261 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 71,350 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 2.73 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (руб 4,044) | руб 4,225 | - 4% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | руб 204 | - | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 6,263 prices entered by 532 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 08, 2023.
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Cost of living in Mali is 6% more expensive than in Russia
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