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

😐 Solo nomad: United States is 71.6% more expensive than Mali without rent, and 214.1% more expensive with rent.
😐 Family of 3: United States is 84.5% more expensive than Mali without rent, and 157.7% more expensive with rent.
Currency
🍽 Eating Out
United States
Mali
Difference
Meal at Budget Restaurant
$20.22 $20.22
$6.55 F CFA 3,701
208.70%
Three-Course Dinner for Two, Mid-Range
$75.7 $75.7
$37.68 F CFA 21.3K
100.82%
Fast Food Meal (McDonalds, etc)
$11.47 $11.47
$6.29 F CFA 3,553
82.35%
Cappuccino
$5.13 $5.13
$1.87 F CFA 1,056
174.33%
Coke/Pepsi/Fanta/Sprite (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.61 $2.61
$0.74 F CFA 420
252.70%
Water (0.33 liter bottle)
$2.14 $2.14
$0.56 F CFA 318
282.14%
Local Beer (0.5 liter draught)
$6.17 $6.17
$2.34 F CFA 1,323
163.68%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$7.07 $7.07
$20.66 F CFA 11.7K
-65.78%
🛒 Groceries & Markets
United States
Mali
Difference
Milk (1 liter)
$1.08 $1.08
$2.27 F CFA 1,284
-52.42%
White Bread (500g)
$3.74 $3.74
$3.45 F CFA 1,952
8.41%
Rice (white) (1kg)
$4.57 $4.57
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Eggs
$4.20 $4.20
$4.67 F CFA 2,640
-10.06%
Local Cheese (1kg)
$13.02 $13.02
$17.64 F CFA 9,967
-26.19%
Chicken Fillets (1kg)
$12.18 $12.18
$16.71 F CFA 9,442
-27.11%
Beef Round Steak (1kg)
$16.14 $16.14
$13.48 F CFA 7,617
19.73%
Apples (1kg)
$5.31 $5.31
$3.15 F CFA 1,781
68.57%
Banana (1kg)
$1.72 $1.72
$1.47 F CFA 832
17.01%
Oranges (1kg)
$4.59 $4.59
$2.88 F CFA 1,628
59.38%
Tomato (1kg)
$4.96 $4.96
$2.39 F CFA 1,350
107.53%
Potato (1kg)
$3.00 $3.00
$1.63 F CFA 919
84.05%
Onion (1kg)
$3.04 $3.04
$1.76 F CFA 994
72.73%
Lettuce (1 head)
$2.18 $2.18
$0.11 F CFA 59.8
1881.82%
Water (1.5 liter bottle)
$2.19 $2.19
$2.25 F CFA 1,271
-2.67%
Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro, Camel)
$10.16 $10.16
$0.94 F CFA 529
980.85%
Wine (Bottle)
$15.16 $15.16
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Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle)
$1.99 $1.99
$1.52 F CFA 861
30.92%
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)
$3.71 $3.71
$1.31 F CFA 738
183.21%
🚌 Getting Around
United States
Mali
Difference
One-way Ticket (Public Transport)
$2.48 $2.48
$4.59 F CFA 2,595
-45.97%
Public Transport Monthly Pass (Regular Price)
$63.9 $63.9
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Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)
$3.69 $3.69
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Taxi (Normal Tariff) (1km)
$1.76 $1.76
$1.27 F CFA 720
38.58%
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)
$30.06 $30.06
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Gasoline (1 liter)
$0.96 $0.96
$1.16 F CFA 654
-17.24%
Midsize Hatchback 1.4l (Volkswagen Golf, Toyota Prius, Honda Civic, etc)
$30.2K $30.2K
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Compact Sedan 1.6l (Toyota Corolla, Mazda3, Kia K4, Hyundai Elantra, etc)
$26.3K $26.3K
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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)
$207 $207
$150 F CFA 85.0K
37.86%
SIM Card Monthly Plan (Calls and 10GB+ Data)
$57.0 $57.0
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Internet (50+ Mbps, Unlimited Data)
$71.5 $71.5
$57.3 F CFA 32.4K
24.85%
🎉 Sport & Entertainment
United States
Mali
Difference
Gym Membership (Monthly)
$45.91 $45.91
$68.2 F CFA 38.5K
-32.68%
Tennis Court (1 Hour on Weekend)
$22.25 $22.25
$4.11 F CFA 2,322
441.36%
Cinema Ticket
$14.13 $14.13
$5.79 F CFA 3,272
144.04%
🧸 Childcare & Education
United States
Mali
Difference
Preschool or Kindergarten, Full Day, Private, 1 Child (Monthly)
$1,385 $1,385
$78.8 F CFA 44.5K
1656.85%
International Primary School, 1 Child (Yearly)
$22.2K $22.2K
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👕👟 Clothing & Footwear
United States
Mali
Difference
Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar)
$52.1 $52.1
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Summer Dress (H&M, Zara, etc)
$42.53 $42.53
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Sport Shoes (Adidas, Nike)
$89.9 $89.9
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Men's Leather Business Shoes
$114 $114
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🏠 Accommodation & Living
United States
Mali
Difference
1-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$1,743 $1,743
$175 F CFA 99.1K
894.14%
1-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$1,422 $1,422
$81.0 F CFA 45.7K
1656.22%
3-bedroom Apartment, City Center (Monthly)
$2,821 $2,821
$412 F CFA 232.7K
585.19%
3-bedroom Apartment, Outside City Center (Monthly)
$2,370 $2,370
$295 F CFA 166.8K
703.00%
Buy Apartment in City Center (m2)
$3,338 $3,338
$10.2K F CFA 5.8M
-67.33%
Buy Apartment Outside City Center (m2)
$2,615 $2,615
$850 F CFA 480.6K
207.50%
💵 Salaries & Financials
United States
Mali
Difference
Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)
$4,230 $4,230
$266 F CFA 150.3K
1490.41%
20-Year Fixed Mortgage Interest Rate (Annual %)
6.51
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Last update for United States: January 13, 2026

Last update for Mali: January 11, 2026

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