Cost of living
Niamina compared to Bamako
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Overview comparison
NiaminaBamako
Consumer prices in Bamako are roughly 20% higher than in Niamina.
Cost of living
| Item | Niamina | Bamako |
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| Total with rent one person | 563 | 668 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,310 | 1,482 |
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| Without rent one person | 229 | 332 |
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| Without rent one family | 689 | 813 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 201.16 | 235.82 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 435.32 | 436.1 |
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| Food person | 200 | 171 |
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| Food family | 437 | 622 |
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| Transport person | 19.7 | 60.43 |
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| Transport family | 49.07 | 158.16 |
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| Life expectancy | 80.63 years | 67.79 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Niamina | Bamako |
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| Lunch Menu | 2.58 | 2.87 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 17.69 | 22.61 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.22 | 4.52 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.87 | 1.78 |
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| Cappuccino | 1.91 | 1.53 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.46 | 0.39 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Niamina | Bamako |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 241.93 | 308.91 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 141.2 | 155.91 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 383.08 | 668.99 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 275.33 | 433.31 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 30.65 | 38.87 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 46.69 | 57.15 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 33.21 | 20.44 |
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Transportation
| Item | Niamina | Bamako |
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| Local transport ticket | 12.08 | 12.69 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 1,585 | 1,593 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 811 | 947 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.29 | 0.35 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 9.94% | 9.67% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 5.86 | 5.75 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.08 | 0.85 |
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Groceries
| Item | Niamina | Bamako |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.11 | 1.09 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 0.55 | 0.61 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.54 | 1.63 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.2 | 6.24 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 4.42 | 4 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 5.44 | 6.78 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.26 | 1.13 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.26 | 0.25 |
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Other
| Item | Niamina | Bamako |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 20.8 | 20.72 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 4.34 | 4.1 |
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| Doctors visit | 13.55 | 16.51 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.37 | 4.66 |
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| Brand Jeans | 31.97 | 25.94 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 69.53 | 69.93 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 75.98 | 72.02 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 2,455 | 3,583 |
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