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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

Banana (1kg)1.05 USD
Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)7.97 USD
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)4.52 USD
Chicken Fillets (1kg)7.57 USD
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)1.50 USD
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)1.65 USD
Eggs (regular) (12)2.37 USD
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)1.84 USD
Lettuce (1 head)0.33 USD
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)1.44 USD
Local Cheese (1kg)15.63 USD
Milk (regular), (1 liter)2.17 USD
Onion (1kg)1.34 USD
Oranges (1kg)2.35 USD
Potato (1kg)1.02 USD
Rice (white), (1kg)0.93 USD
Tomato (1kg)2.80 USD
Water (1.5 liter bottle)0.80 USD

Restaurant Prices

Cappuccino (regular)2.88 USD
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)0.81 USD
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)2.00 USD
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)3.00 USD
McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)5.08 USD
Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course38.88 USD
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant6.00 USD
Water (0.33 liter bottle)0.60 USD

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 2.88 XOF (2.88 USD), while a 0.33-liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi is priced at approximately 0.81 XOF (0.81 USD). At a fast-food restaurant such as McDonald's, you can expect to pay 5.08 XOF (5.08 USD) for a meal, whereas a meal for two at a mid-range restaurant could cost around 38.88 XOF (38.88 USD). Budget-friendly dining options are also available, with some restaurants offering meals for as little as 6 XOF (6 USD).

Public Transportation Prices

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)4.67 USD
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)1.24 USD

Fuel Prices

Diesel 1L1.34 USD
Gasoline 1L1.42 USD

Fuel prices in Mali

Average fuel prices in Mali are 887 XOF (1.42 USD) per liter of gasoline and 835 XOF (1.34 USD) per liter of diesel.

Entertainment Prices

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat6.00 USD
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult69.94 USD
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)14.53 USD

Apartment Rental Prices

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre1 000 USD
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre538 USD
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre1 348 USD
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre886 USD

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 538 XOF (538 USD) per month, while the same type of apartment in the city center can cost around 1000 XOF (1000 USD) per month. In comparison, the purchase price of an apartment in the city center is 10117 XOF (10117 USD) per square meter.

Apartment Buying Prices

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre10 117 USD

Average Salary

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)110 USD

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
125 USD
Au Bord De L'Eau
2
251 USD
Azalaï Hotel Bamako
Source: Expedia.com • Update: 15 November 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Nov 2024)
Sources and updates

• Prices of products and services in Mali. Prices may vary from town to town.
• Updates: oldest data 03/2023, latest data 10/2024.
• 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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