Cost of living in Mali compared to United States
Currency:
| Food | - 66% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Mali is 66% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Mali | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | - | $19 | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 500 Franc ($0.82) | $10 | - 92% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 276 Franc ($0.45) | $5.93 | - 92% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 1,061 Franc ($1.73) | $1.09 | + 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 893 Franc ($1.46) | $4.92 | - 70% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 500 Franc ($0.82) | $4.81 | - 83% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 551 Franc ($0.90) | $7 | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 367 Franc ($0.60) | $4.67 | - 87% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 250 Franc ($0.41) | $2.52 | - 84% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 613 Franc ($1.00) | $3.12 | - 68% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 2,000 Franc ($3.27) | $16 | - 79% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 500 Franc ($0.82) | $2.74 | - 70% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 556 Franc ($0.91) | $3.05 | - 70% | |
| Housing | - 15% | |||
| Housing in Mali is 15% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Mali | United States | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 508,250 Franc ($830) | $2,985 | - 72% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $2,210 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 40,000 Franc ($65) | $219 | - 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $1,960 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,472 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 40,000 Franc ($65) | $149 | - 56% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 40,000 Franc ($65) | $63 | + 3% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 40,000 Franc ($65) | $295 | - 78% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 40,000 Franc ($65) | $136 | - 52% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40,000 Franc ($65) | $14 | + 379% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40,000 Franc ($65) | $31 | + 114% | |
| Clothes | - 14% | |||
| Clothes in Mali is 14% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Mali | United States | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | - | $54 | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | - | $45 | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 30,000 Franc ($49) | $93 | - 47% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 25,000 Franc ($41) | $121 | - 66% | |
| Transportation | - 53% | |||
| Transportation in Mali is 53% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Mali | United States | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $27,744 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 701 Franc ($1.15) | $1.06 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 10,000 Franc ($16) | $83 | - 80% | |
| Personal Care | - 55% | |||
| Personal Care in Mali is 55% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Mali | United States | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | - | $8 | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 3,000 Franc ($4.90) | $21 | - 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 10,000 Franc ($16) | $139 | - 88% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | - | $8 | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 1,875 Franc ($3.06) | $4.85 | - 37% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $6 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 1,400 Franc ($2.29) | $4.78 | - 52% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 750 Franc ($1.23) | $2.24 | - 45% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | - | $28 | - | |
| Entertainment | - 14% | |||
| Entertainment in Mali is 14% cheaper than in United States | ||||
| Mali | United States | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | - | $55 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | - | $28 | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $200 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 25,000 Franc ($41) | $89 | - 54% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | - | $13 | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | - | $5.23 | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $6 | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $554 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.20 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 30,000 Franc ($49) | $59 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | - | $10 | - | |
| TOTAL | - 39% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 21,999 prices entered by 2,816 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 31, 2023.
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Cost of living in Mali is 39% cheaper than in United States
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