Cost of Living Comparison Between Australia and Mali Cost of Living Comparison Between Australia and Mali

😐 Solo nomad: Australia is 73.2% more expensive than Mali without rent, and 162.6% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: Australia is 43.8% more expensive than Mali without rent, and 118.9% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
Australia
Mali
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$15.97 A$24.47
$6.57 F CFA 3,717
143.07%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$77.2 A$118
$38.06 F CFA 21.5K
102.71%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$9.66 A$14.8
$6.24 F CFA 3,531
54.81%
Cappuccino
$3.57 A$5.48
$1.9 F CFA 1,078
87.89%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.64 A$4.04
$0.76 F CFA 428
247.37%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.22 A$3.41
$0.57 F CFA 320
289.47%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.57 A$10.06
$2.45 F CFA 1,388
168.16%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$6.98 A$10.7
$21.35 F CFA 12.1K
-67.31%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
Australia
Mali
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.5 A$2.3
$2.35 F CFA 1,331
-36.17%
White Bread (500g)
$2.42 A$3.7
$3.33 F CFA 1,887
-27.33%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$2.02 A$3.1
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Eggs
$4.38 A$6.71
$4.49 F CFA 2,542
-2.45%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$8.86 A$13.58
$17.95 F CFA 10.2K
-50.64%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$8.26 A$12.66
$17.26 F CFA 9,772
-52.14%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$14.14 A$21.66
$13.22 F CFA 7,483
6.96%
Apples (1kg)
$3.24 A$4.96
$3.08 F CFA 1,741
5.19%
Banana (1kg)
$2.68 A$4.11
$1.45 F CFA 823
84.83%
Oranges (1kg)
$2.86 A$4.39
$2.86 F CFA 1,617
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Tomato (1kg)
$4.25 A$6.5
$2.31 F CFA 1,305
83.98%
Potato (1kg)
$2.55 A$3.91
$1.57 F CFA 890
62.42%
Onion (1kg)
$2.19 A$3.35
$1.82 F CFA 1,031
20.33%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.24 A$3.43
$0.1 F CFA 53.8
2140.00%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$1.57 A$2.41
$2.32 F CFA 1,316
-32.33%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$31.36 A$48.04
$0.95 F CFA 538
3201.05%
Wine (Bottle)
$13.32 A$20.41
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$4.61 A$7.06
$1.48 F CFA 836
211.49%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$4.97 A$7.61
$1.3 F CFA 736
282.31%
🚌 Getting Around
Australia
Mali
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.97 A$4.54
$4.53 F CFA 2,567
-34.44%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$98 A$150
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.62 A$5.55
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.82 A$2.79
$1.21 F CFA 687
50.41%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$37.78 A$57.9
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$1.2 A$1.84
$1.2 F CFA 681
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Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.1K A$44.6K
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$22.5K A$34.5K
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
Australia
Mali
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$180 A$276
$150 F CFA 85.1K
19.79%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$26.23 A$40.19
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$52.8 A$80.9
$57.5 F CFA 32.5K
-8.07%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
Australia
Mali
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$46.77 A$71.7
$67.4 F CFA 38.1K
-30.58%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$16.37 A$25.08
$4.11 F CFA 2,327
298.30%
Cinema Ticket
$13.82 A$21.18
$5.57 F CFA 3,152
148.11%
🧸 Childcare & Education
Australia
Mali
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,599 A$2,450
$77.9 F CFA 44.1K
1953.58%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$12.3K A$18.8K
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
Australia
Mali
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$71.7 A$110
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Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$51.5 A$78.8
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$101 A$155
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$110 A$168
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
Australia
Mali
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,395 A$2,137
$172 F CFA 97.2K
711.77%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,106 A$1,694
$80 F CFA 45.3K
1281.53%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,271 A$3,480
$398 F CFA 225.4K
470.46%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,775 A$2,719
$295 F CFA 166.7K
502.48%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$6,985 A$10.7K
$10.3K F CFA 5.8M
-32.00%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$5,106 A$7,823
$832 F CFA 471K
513.68%
💵 Salaries & Financials
Australia
Mali
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$3,626 A$5,555
$267 F CFA 151.1K
1257.89%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.35
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Last update for Australia: October 29, 2025

Last update for Mali: October 29, 2025

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