Cost of living in Bamako is 20% higher than in Bria (without rent).
Rent in Bamako is 16% more expensive than in Bria.
Cost of living including rent in Bamako is 18% higher than in Bria.
Food in Bamako is very similar to Bria.
Transport in Bamako is 267% more expensive than in Bria.
| Bamako | Bria | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population |
| Bamako | Bria | |
|---|---|---|
Restaurants |
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| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant |
2.89 $ | 2.94 $ |
| Dinner, for 2 | 19.5 $ | 19.5 $ |
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.51 $ | 4.47 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.96 $ | 1.76 $ |
| Capuccino | 1.96 $ | 1.79 $ |
| Coke, 330ml | 0.45 $ | 0.47 $ |
Markets |
Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.12 $ | 1.14 $ |
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.64 $ | 0.58 $ |
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.09 $ | 1.15 $ |
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.42 $ | 1.49 $ |
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.66 $ | 6.69 $ |
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.28 $ | 4.33 $ |
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.49 $ | 6.47 $ |
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.33 $ | 2.24 $ |
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 1.23 $ |
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.58 $ | 1.72 $ |
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.83 $ | 0.87 $ |
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.96 $ | 0.98 $ |
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.3 $ | 0.32 $ |
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.14 $ | 1.12 $ |
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.27 $ | 7.22 $ |
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.52 $ | 1.4 $ |
| Cigarette pack | 2.75 $ | 2.82 $ |
Transport |
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| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.33 $ | 0.3 $ |
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 12.2 $ | 10.7 $ |
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.05 $ | 1.1 $ |
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.56 $ | 5.78 $ |
Personal Care |
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| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14.5 $ | 11.5 $ |
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.87 $ | 3.29 $ |
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.85 $ | 2.78 $ |
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.54 $ | 1.57 $ |
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.19 $ | 1.25 $ |
Utilities per Month |
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| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
37.3 $ | 36.1 $ |
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage |
58 $ | 55.6 $ |
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps |
24.8 $ | 28 $ |
Rent per Month |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 171 $ | 142 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 383 $ | 296 $ |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 275 $ | 207 $ |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 655 $ | 447 $ |
Buy Apartment Price |
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| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,842 $ | 1,505 $ |
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 958 $ | 814 $ |
Salaries and Financing |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 423 $ | 380 $ |
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.75 % | 12.72 % |
Sports and Leisure |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 24.4 $ | 22.2 $ |
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.14 $ | 3.99 $ |
| Haircut | 4.35 $ | 3.61 $ |
Clothing and Shoes |
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| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 62 $ | 60.8 $ |
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 26.6 $ | 25.2 $ |
Childcare |
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| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 89.1 $ | 75.8 $ |
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,185 $ | 2,755 $ |