Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Mali Cost of Living Comparison Between United States and Mali

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 84.2% more expensive than Mali without rent, and 207.3% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 87.6% more expensive than Mali without rent, and 163% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Mali
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$19.97 $19.97
$6.63 F CFA 3,747
201.21%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$74.7 $74.7
$37.47 F CFA 21.2K
99.25%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.40 $11.40
$6.46 F CFA 3,648
76.47%
Cappuccino
$5.37 $5.37
$1.84 F CFA 1,041
191.85%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.63 $2.63
$0.73 F CFA 414
260.27%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.06 $2.06
$0.61 F CFA 343
237.70%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$5.90 $5.90
$2.35 F CFA 1,328
151.06%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.02 $7.02
$21.06 F CFA 11.9K
-66.67%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Mali
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.09 $1.09
$2.32 F CFA 1,311
-53.02%
White Bread (500g)
$3.55 $3.55
$3.48 F CFA 1,967
2.01%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.73 $4.73
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Eggs
$4.30 $4.30
$4.43 F CFA 2,499
-2.93%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.01 $13.01
$17.41 F CFA 9,830
-25.27%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.22 $12.22
$17.31 F CFA 9,773
-29.40%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.36 $16.36
$13.16 F CFA 7,431
24.32%
Apples (1kg)
$5.21 $5.21
$3.19 F CFA 1,802
63.32%
Banana (1kg)
$1.70 $1.70
$1.45 F CFA 821
17.24%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.59 $4.59
$2.80 F CFA 1,581
63.93%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.97 $4.97
$2.32 F CFA 1,313
114.22%
Potato (1kg)
$2.98 $2.98
$1.66 F CFA 936
79.52%
Onion (1kg)
$3.04 $3.04
$1.84 F CFA 1,039
65.22%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.26 $2.26
$0.10 F CFA 56.9
2160.00%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.17 $2.17
$2.35 F CFA 1,328
-7.66%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$9.83 $9.83
$0.96 F CFA 540
923.96%
Wine (Bottle)
$15.17 $15.17
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.91 $1.91
$1.53 F CFA 861
24.84%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.58 $3.58
$1.31 F CFA 739
173.28%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Mali
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.49 $2.49
$4.75 F CFA 2,684
-47.58%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$66.1 $66.1
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.82 $3.82
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.78 $1.78
$1.23 F CFA 694
44.72%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$29.48 $29.48
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.91 $0.91
$1.14 F CFA 643
-20.18%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$29.5K $29.5K
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.1K $26.1K
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🧾 Monthly Utilities & Internet
United States
Mali
Difference
Utilities for 2 People in 2-bedroom Apartment (Heating, Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage) (85m2)
$206 $206
$150 F CFA 84.8K
37.30%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$56.9 $56.9
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$72.8 $72.8
$57.2 F CFA 32.3K
27.20%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Mali
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.23 $45.23
$68.6 F CFA 38.7K
-34.04%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$21.84 $21.84
$3.95 F CFA 2,233
452.91%
Cinema Ticket
$13.79 $13.79
$5.60 F CFA 3,165
146.25%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Mali
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,355 $1,355
$79.0 F CFA 44.6K
1615.87%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.6K $22.6K
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Mali
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$51.3 $51.3
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Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.37 $42.37
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$88.6 $88.6
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$115 $115
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Mali
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,763 $1,763
$173 F CFA 97.8K
918.09%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,432 $1,432
$78.5 F CFA 44.3K
1724.35%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,827 $2,827
$410 F CFA 231.6K
589.12%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,358 $2,358
$303 F CFA 170.8K
679.51%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,391 $3,391
$10.2K F CFA 5.7M
-66.66%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,614 $2,614
$840 F CFA 474.2K
211.34%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Mali
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,326 $4,326
$260 F CFA 146.7K
1564.84%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
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Last update for United States: March 3, 2026

Last update for Mali: March 1, 2026

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