Cost of living in Mali compared to Russia
Currency:
| Food | - 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mali is 29% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Mali | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | руб 629 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Franc (руб 69) | руб 356 | - 81% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 276 Franc (руб 38) | руб 179 | - 79% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,061 Franc (руб 147) | руб 86 | + 69% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 893 Franc (руб 123) | руб 137 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc (руб 69) | руб 208 | - 67% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 551 Franc (руб 76) | руб 420 | - 82% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 367 Franc (руб 51) | руб 127 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250 Franc (руб 35) | руб 55 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 613 Franc (руб 85) | руб 83 | + 2% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 Franc (руб 276) | руб 688 | - 60% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc (руб 69) | руб 167 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 556 Franc (руб 77) | руб 45 | + 72% | |
| Housing | + 97% | |||
| Housing in Mali is 97% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Mali | Russia | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 900,000 Franc (руб 124,231) | руб 95,583 | + 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | руб 54,204 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,000 Franc (руб 5,521) | руб 7,369 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 600,000 Franc (руб 82,820) | руб 50,974 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | руб 32,011 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 125,000 Franc (руб 17,254) | руб 5,365 | + 222% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Franc (руб 5,521) | руб 892 | + 519% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 566,667 Franc (руб 78,219) | руб 21,598 | + 262% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc (руб 5,521) | руб 7,518 | - 27% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40,000 Franc (руб 5,521) | руб 548 | + 908% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40,000 Franc (руб 5,521) | руб 763 | + 624% | |
| Clothes | - 10% | |||
| Clothes in Mali is 10% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Mali | Russia | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | руб 6,577 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | руб 3,358 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Franc (руб 4,141) | руб 7,995 | - 48% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc (руб 3,451) | руб 6,982 | - 51% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Mali is 8% cheaper than in Russia | ||||
| Mali | Russia | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | руб 2,596,350 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 701 Franc (руб 97) | руб 55 | + 75% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Franc (руб 1,380) | руб 2,202 | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Mali is about the same as in Russia | ||||
| Mali | Russia | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | руб 251 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Franc (руб 414) | руб 549 | - 25% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc (руб 1,380) | руб 1,878 | - 27% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | руб 347 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,875 Franc (руб 259) | руб 222 | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | руб 181 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,400 Franc (руб 193) | руб 123 | + 57% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 Franc (руб 104) | руб 128 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | руб 559 | - | |
| Entertainment | + 10% | |||
| Entertainment in Mali is 10% more expensive than in Russia | ||||
| Mali | Russia | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | руб 1,534 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | руб 649 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | руб 5,196 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc (руб 3,451) | руб 3,180 | + 9% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | руб 502 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | руб 192 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | руб 228 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | руб 51,956 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | руб 10 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc (руб 4,141) | руб 2,896 | + 43% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 5,000 Franc (руб 690) | руб 196 | + 251% | |
| TOTAL | + 23% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,858 prices entered by 165 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 17, 2025.
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Cost of living in Mali is 23% more expensive than in Russia
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