Travel budget in Mali

Mali: calculate your travel budget

Mali: sample budgets by traveller type

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Mali for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 66 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 12 per person
  • $ 19 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1767* (1042468 F CFA)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 146 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 20 per person
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 5.7 per person

Total budget:

$ 3340* (1970332 F CFA)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 147 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 33 per person
  • $ 29 per person
  • $ 12 per person

Total budget:

$ 4070* (2400944 F CFA)

* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).



Cost of living in Mali in 2024

Cost of living: Mali VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Mali in 2024 is 40% less than in the United States (USA).

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:

Cost of living in Mali by city

See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Mali compared to the national average.

Cities /Mali View Details
Bamako 1% moreTravel budget and cost of living in Bamako



Local prices in Mali by expense type

Mali: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Mali costs 62% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 6.7/person
($ 1.6 to $ 11)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 19/person
($ 14 to $ 21)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 6.4/person
($ 4.7 to $ 8.1)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.3 for 500ml
($ 1.4 to $ 3.2)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1 for 330ml
( $ 1)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.9/cup
($ 1.7 to $ 2.3)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.8/can
($ 0.4 to $ 1)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 0.9)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Mali: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Mali costs 39% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 66/night
($ 66 to $ 261)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 181
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 163/night
($ 142 to $ 202)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 129/night
($ 88 to $ 181)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 238
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 165/night
($ 125 to $ 217)

48% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 322
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 247/night
($ 205 to $ 302)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 468
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 66/month
($ 66 to $ 261)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 241/month
($ 219 to $ 271)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 252
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 168/month
($ 89 to $ 286)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 47/month
($ 47 to $ 47)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233
Family room
Family room
$ 258/month
($ 195 to $ 332)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 217

Mali: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Mali costs 17% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 2.4/litre
( $ 2.4)

139% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.7/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 2.2)

53% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 0.9/kg
( $ 0.9)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4.1/12 eggs
($ 1.2 to $ 6)

11% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 17/kg
($ 14 to $ 21)

38% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 2.2/kg
( $ 2.2)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.2/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 2.2)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.2/kg
( $ 2.2)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.8
($ 0.6 to $ 1)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Mali: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Mali is 15% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 4.7/ticket
( $ 4.7)

87% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.2/km
( $ 1.2)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.4)

52% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.7
( $ 1.7)

51% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Car hire
Car hire
$ 84/24hrs
($ 41 to $ 103)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 73

Mali: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Mali costs 70% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 5.7/ticket
( $ 5.7)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 4/hr
( $ 4)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Mali: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Mali costs 69% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 1/pack
($ 0.9 to $ 1)

90% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.9
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 12
( $ 12)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 27
( $ 27)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

London → Bamako
London → Bamako
London → Bamako
$ 860
(fair price: $ 737)
New York City → Bamako
New York City → Bamako
New York City → Bamako
$ 1195
(fair price: $ 1003)
Montreal → Bamako
Montreal → Bamako
Montreal → Bamako
$ 1288
(fair price: $ 1083)
Toronto → Bamako
Toronto → Bamako
Toronto → Bamako
$ 1371
(fair price: $ 1192)
Manchester → Bamako
Manchester → Bamako
Manchester → Bamako
$ 938
(fair price: $ 796)
Dublin → Bamako
Dublin → Bamako
Dublin → Bamako
$ 874
(fair price: $ 791)

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About the information on the cost of living in Mali

The information about the cost of living in Mali shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Mali updated on 21-09-2024.

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