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:

  • $ 70 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 13 per person
  • $ 21 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1908* (1064756 F CFA)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 129 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 22 per person
  • $ 24 per person
  • $ 6.2 per person

Total budget:

$ 3228* (1801198 F CFA)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 161 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 35 per person
  • $ 33 per person
  • $ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 4467* (2492770 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 Belgium

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Mali in 2025 is 37% less than in Belgium.

The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices Belgium in in Belgium and Belgium by types of expenses:

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Local prices in Mali by expense type

Mali: Restaurant budget

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Mali costs 58% less than in Belgium.
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Lunch
Lunch
$ 7.4/person
($ 1.8 to $ 11)

68% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 24
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 20/person
($ 15 to $ 23)

57% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 47
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 7/person
($ 5.2 to $ 8.9)

40% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 12
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.6 for 500ml
($ 1.6 to $ 3.6)

50% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 5.3
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.1 for 330ml
( $ 1.1)

53% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.1/cup
($ 1.8 to $ 2.6)

48% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.8/can
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)

73% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 0.9)

77% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9

Mali: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Mali costs 21% less than in Belgium.
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1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 70/night
($ 70 to $ 275)

34% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 106
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 122/night
($ 86 to $ 180)

16% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 145
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 136/night
($ 97 to $ 183)

12% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 156
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 186/night
($ 146 to $ 235)

0% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 187
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 252/night
($ 211 to $ 301)

3% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 245
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 70/month
($ 70 to $ 275)

43% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 123
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 116/month
($ 105 to $ 130)

41% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 198
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 188/month
($ 97 to $ 354)

3% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 194
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 50/month
($ 50 to $ 50)

70% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 170
Family room
Family room
$ 278/month
($ 210 to $ 360)

8% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 259

Mali: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Mali is essentially the same as in Belgium.
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Milk
Milk
$ 2.7/litre
( $ 2.7)

107% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 1.3
Bread
Bread
$ 1.8/500g
($ 1.2 to $ 2.5)

63% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4.9
Rice
Rice
$ 0.9/kg
( $ 0.9)

61% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 4.5/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 6.6)

12% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 4
Chicken
Chicken
$ 19/kg
($ 15 to $ 23)

49% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 2.5/kg
( $ 2.5)

15% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.5/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 2.5)

18% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 3
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.5/kg
( $ 2.5)

13% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.1
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.8
($ 0.6 to $ 1.1)

23% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 1

Mali: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Mali costs 3% less than in Belgium.
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Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 5.2/ticket
( $ 5.2)

74% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.4/km
( $ 1.4)

53% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.6/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 1.6)

19% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 2
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.8
( $ 1.8)

69% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 5.9
Car hire
Car hire
$ 90/24hrs
($ 63 to $ 109)

50% more than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 60

Mali: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Mali costs 68% less than in Belgium.
Cinema
Cinema
$ 6.2/ticket
( $ 6.2)

58% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 4.5/hr
( $ 4.5)

79% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 22

Mali: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Mali costs 73% less than in Belgium.
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 1.1/pack
($ 1.1 to $ 1.1)

90% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 12
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 12
( $ 12)

89% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 107
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 29
( $ 29)

41% less than in BelgiumBelgium Average price in Belgium: $ 47

Plane ticket budget

London → Bamako
London → Bamako
London → Bamako
$ 923
(fair price: $ 791)
New York City → Bamako
New York City → Bamako
New York City → Bamako
$ 1267
(fair price: $ 1072)
Montreal → Bamako
Montreal → Bamako
Montreal → Bamako
$ 1380
(fair price: $ 1169)
Manchester → Bamako
Manchester → Bamako
Manchester → Bamako
$ 1038
(fair price: $ 856)
Dublin → Bamako
Dublin → Bamako
Dublin → Bamako
$ 953
(fair price: $ 867)
Toronto → Bamako
Toronto → Bamako
Toronto → Bamako
$ 1454
(fair price: $ 1268)

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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 12-11-2024.

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