Cost of living in Bamako is 9% lower than in Lamin (without rent).
Rent in Bamako is 50% more expensive than in Lamin.
Cost of living including rent in Bamako is 10% higher than in Lamin.
Food in Bamako is 27% cheaper than in Lamin.
Transport in Bamako is 263% more expensive than in Lamin.
| Bamako | Lamin | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of Living, including rent | ||
| Without Rent | ||
| Rent & Utilities | ||
| Food | ||
| Transport | ||
| Monthly Salary, after tax | ||
| Quality of Life | ||
| Population | 
| Bamako | Lamin | |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | ||
| Lunch menu, inexpensive restaurant | 2.89 $ | 4.56 $ | 
| Dinner, for 2 | 19.5 $ | 61.6 $ | 
| Fast food, McDonalds or KFC | 4.51 $ | 6.62 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.96 $ | 3.43 $ | 
| Capuccino | 1.96 $ | 2.17 $ | 
| Coke, 330ml | 0.45 $ | 1.74 $ | 
| Markets | Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.12 $ | 1.56 $ | 
| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb | 0.64 $ | 0.54 $ | 
| Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.09 $ | 1.81 $ | 
| Eggs, 12 pack | 1.42 $ | 1.92 $ | 
| Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.66 $ | 6.59 $ | 
| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb | 4.28 $ | 3.36 $ | 
| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb | 6.49 $ | 5.18 $ | 
| Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb | 2.33 $ | 1.82 $ | 
| Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.15 $ | 1.33 $ | 
| Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb | 1.58 $ | 1.95 $ | 
| Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.83 $ | 0.97 $ | 
| Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb | 0.96 $ | 0.92 $ | 
| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.3 $ | 0.49 $ | 
| Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz | 1.14 $ | 1.17 $ | 
| Wine, 750 mL bottle | 8.27 $ | 7.24 $ | 
| Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.52 $ | 1.53 $ | 
| Cigarette pack | 2.75 $ | 1.98 $ | 
| Transport | ||
| Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket | 0.33 $ | 0.18 $ | 
| Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket | 12.2 $ | 6.6 $ | 
| Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 1.05 $ | 0.99 $ | 
| Taxi, 8 km | 5.56 $ | 7.36 $ | 
| Personal Care | ||
| Doctor visit, private clinic | 14.5 $ | 12.6 $ | 
| Cold medicine, for 1 week | 2.87 $ | 3.42 $ | 
| Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz | 2.85 $ | 2.85 $ | 
| Toilet paper, 4 rolls | 1.54 $ | 1.55 $ | 
| Toothpaste, 1 tube | 1.19 $ | 1.27 $ | 
| Utilities per Month | ||
| Utility bill - 1 person, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 37.3 $ | 37 $ | 
| Utility bill - family, electricity, heating, water & garbage | 58 $ | 57.2 $ | 
| Internet plan, +60 Mbps | 24.8 $ | 48.4 $ | 
| Rent per Month | ||
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m | 171 $ | 81.8 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m | 383 $ | 145 $ | 
| 1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m | 275 $ | 92.1 $ | 
| 3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m | 655 $ | 257 $ | 
| Buy Apartment Price | ||
| Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center | 1,842 $ | 1,460 $ | 
| Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs | 958 $ | 1,144 $ | 
| Salaries and Financing | ||
| Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax | 423 $ | 58.2 $ | 
| Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate | 12.75 % | 10.11 % | 
| Sports and Leisure | ||
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 24.4 $ | 25.4 $ | 
| Cinema, 1 seat | 4.14 $ | 3.65 $ | 
| Haircut | 4.35 $ | 3.71 $ | 
| Clothing and Shoes | ||
| Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar | 62 $ | 73.4 $ | 
| Brand Jeans, Levis 501 | 26.6 $ | 43.5 $ | 
| Childcare | ||
| Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child | 89.1 $ | 83 $ | 
| International Primary School, yearly for 1 child | 3,185 $ | 2,972 $ |