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Prices and Cost of Living in Mali

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Prices in Mali

Below you will find a list of prices for products and services in Mali, which will help you determine what expenses you should prepare for when going on vacation in this country.

Grocery Store Prices

Apples (1kg)11.23 PLN
Banana (1kg)5.21 PLN
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)48.05 PLN
Chicken Fillets (1kg)61.63 PLN
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)3.51 PLN
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)5.43 PLN
Eggs (regular) (12)16.51 PLN
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)4.78 PLN
Lettuce (1 head)0.36 PLN
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)12.42 PLN
Local Cheese (1kg)64.31 PLN
Milk (regular), (1 liter)8.47 PLN
Onion (1kg)6.55 PLN
Oranges (1kg)10.25 PLN
Potato (1kg)5.83 PLN
Tomato (1kg)8.47 PLN
Water (1.5 liter bottle)8.36 PLN

Restaurant Prices

Cappuccino (regular)6.84 PLN
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)2.79 PLN
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)8.65 PLN
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)76.04 PLN
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)23.25 PLN
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course136 PLN
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant24.26 PLN
Water (0.33 liter bottle)2.10 PLN

What is the typical cost for an affordable meal?

Prices in restaurants in Mali vary and depend on several factors, such as the type of restaurant, location and time of day. For instance, a Cappuccino typically costs around 1.89 XOF (6.84 PLN), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 0.77 XOF (2.79 PLN). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 6.42 XOF (23.25 PLN) for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 37.44 XOF (136 PLN). Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 6.7 XOF (24.26 PLN).

Public Transportation Prices

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)16.91 PLN
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)4.49 PLN

Fuel Prices

Diesel 1L4.73 PLN
Gasoline 1L5.05 PLN

Fuel prices in Mali

Average fuel prices in Mali are 780 XOF (5.05 PLN) per liter of gasoline and 730 XOF (4.73 PLN) per liter of diesel.

Entertainment Prices

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat20.53 PLN
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult244 PLN
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)14.67 PLN

Apartment Rental Prices

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre634 PLN
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre290 PLN
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre1 468 PLN
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre1 086 PLN

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Mali?

The cost of renting or buying an apartment in Mali varies according to its location. On average, renting an apartment with one bedroom and a living room outside the city center costs approximately 80 XOF (290 PLN) per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 175 XOF (634 PLN) per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 10117 XOF (36632 PLN) per square meter.

Apartment Buying Prices

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre36 632 PLN
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre3 029 PLN

Average Salary

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)948 PLN

Hotel Prices in Mali

A comprehensive list of the current prices of accommodations in various cities, ranging from budget-friendly hotels to high-end luxurious stays.

Category
Qty
Average price
Cheapest
2
452 PLN
Au Bord De L'Eau
3
739 PLN
Granada l'Amitié
Source: Expedia.com • Update: 15 December 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024)
Sources and updates

• Prices of products and services in Mali. Prices may vary from town to town.
• Updates: oldest data 06/2025, latest data 07/2025.
• Prices were calculated based on several sources including Expedia.com, Booking.com, local supermarket websites, own sources, submissions from users. We do not guarantee their accuracy, however, we try, to keep them high.
• If you have noticed an error, please report it.

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