Travel budget and cost of living in Mali how much does a trip cost?
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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:
- $ 68 for 2 ppl.
- $ 13 per person
- $ 20 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1845* (1070860 F CFA)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 129 for 2 ppl.
- $ 21 per person
- $ 23 per person
- $ 6 per person
Total budget:
$ 3185* (1848448 F CFA)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 156 for 2 ppl.
- $ 34 per person
- $ 32 per person
- $ 13 per person
Total budget:
$ 4328* (2511670 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 2025
Cost of living: Mali VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Mali in 2025 is 41% 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:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
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
$ 7.2/person
($ 1.7 to $ 11)
($ 1.7 to $ 11)
66% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223 course dinner
$ 20/person
($ 14 to $ 22)
($ 14 to $ 22)
52% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 40McDonald's meal
$ 6.8/person
($ 5 to $ 8.6)
($ 5 to $ 8.6)
41% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12Local beer
$ 2.5 for 500ml
($ 1.6 to $ 3.5)
($ 1.6 to $ 3.5)
60% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.4Imported beer
$ 1 for 330ml
( $ 1)
( $ 1)
71% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7Cappuccino
$ 2/cup
($ 1.7 to $ 2.5)
($ 1.7 to $ 2.5)
63% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.5Fizzy drink
$ 0.8/can
($ 0.5 to $ 1)
($ 0.5 to $ 1)
69% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7Water bottle
$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 0.9)
($ 0.5 to $ 0.9)
71% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2Mali: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Mali costs 41% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
$ 68/night
($ 68 to $ 266)
($ 68 to $ 266)
61% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1732-star hotel
$ 127/night
($ 93 to $ 181)
($ 93 to $ 181)
22% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1643-star hotel
$ 131/night
($ 94 to $ 178)
($ 94 to $ 178)
45% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2414-star hotel
$ 181/night
($ 142 to $ 231)
($ 142 to $ 231)
46% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3375-star hotel
$ 245/night
($ 204 to $ 292)
($ 204 to $ 292)
54% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 542Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 68/month
($ 68 to $ 266)
($ 68 to $ 266)
61% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 173Room with kitchen
$ 128/month
($ 116 to $ 144)
($ 116 to $ 144)
50% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257Hotel with swimming pool
$ 183/month
($ 94 to $ 345)
($ 94 to $ 345)
16% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219Cottage or guest house
$ 48/month
($ 48 to $ 48)
($ 48 to $ 48)
80% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 246Family room
$ 269/month
($ 202 to $ 350)
($ 202 to $ 350)
26% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 214Mali: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Mali costs 17% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 2.6/litre
( $ 2.6)
( $ 2.6)
138% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1Bread
$ 1.7/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 2.4)
($ 1.1 to $ 2.4)
54% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8Rice
$ 0.9/kg
( $ 0.9)
( $ 0.9)
81% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9Eggs
$ 4.3/12 eggs
($ 1.2 to $ 6.4)
($ 1.2 to $ 6.4)
11% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9Chicken
$ 19/kg
($ 14 to $ 22)
($ 14 to $ 22)
39% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Apples
$ 2.4/kg
( $ 2.4)
( $ 2.4)
58% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6Tomatoes
$ 2.4/kg
($ 2.4 to $ 2.4)
($ 2.4 to $ 2.4)
54% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2Potatoes
$ 2.4/kg
( $ 2.4)
( $ 2.4)
25% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.1Water bottle
$ 0.8
($ 0.6 to $ 1)
($ 0.6 to $ 1)
66% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3Mali: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Mali is 14% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 5/ticket
( $ 5)
( $ 5)
87% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6Taxi (per km)
$ 1.4/km
( $ 1.4)
( $ 1.4)
27% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8Petrol
$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 1.6)
($ 1.4 to $ 1.6)
52% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.7
( $ 1.7)
( $ 1.7)
55% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9Car hire
$ 87/24hrs
($ 61 to $ 105)
($ 61 to $ 105)
14% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 77Mali: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in Mali costs 70% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 6/ticket
( $ 6)
( $ 6)
59% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15Tennis
$ 4.3/hr
( $ 4.3)
( $ 4.3)
80% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23Mali: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Mali costs 70% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 1/pack
($ 1 to $ 1)
($ 1 to $ 1)
90% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11Levi's jeans
$ 12
( $ 12)
( $ 12)
79% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 56Summer dress
$ 28
( $ 28)
( $ 28)
41% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46Plane ticket budget
London → Bamako
$ 884
(fair price: $ 759)
(fair price: $ 759)
New York City → Bamako
$ 1227
(fair price: $ 1033)
(fair price: $ 1033)
Montreal → Bamako
$ 1332
(fair price: $ 1122)
(fair price: $ 1122)
Manchester → Bamako
$ 1000
(fair price: $ 822)
(fair price: $ 822)
Toronto → Bamako
$ 1407
(fair price: $ 1226)
(fair price: $ 1226)
Dublin → Bamako
$ 908
(fair price: $ 821)
(fair price: $ 821)
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 12-11-2024.