Bamako travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Bamako

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 70 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 13 per person
  • $ 22 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1904* (1062908 F CFA)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 121 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 23 per person
  • $ 24 per person
  • $ 6.5 per person

Total budget:

$ 3172* (1770748 F CFA)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 160 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 37 per person
  • $ 33 per person
  • $ 13 per person

Total budget:

$ 4520* (2523220 F CFA)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Bamako compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Bamako in 2025 is 42% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Bamako in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

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Local prices in Bamako by expense type

Restaurant budget in Bamako

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Bamako is 57% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Restaurant: sample prices in Bamako (compared to United States)2222424213136.66.67.67.622227.47.42.72.7United StatesBamakoLunch3 course dinnerMcDonald's mealLocal beer0246810121416182022242628303234363840424446
Lunch
Lunch
$ 7.6/person
($ 1.8 to $ 12)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 22/person
($ 16 to $ 23)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 7.4/person
($ 5.3 to $ 9.4)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 2.7 for 500ml
($ 1.8 to $ 3.8)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.1 for 330ml
( $ 2.1)

44% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 2.1/cup
($ 1.9 to $ 2.7)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.9/can
($ 0.6 to $ 1.2)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7/bottle
($ 0.5 to $ 0.9)

70% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Hotel and accommodation budget in Bamako

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Bamako is 44% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Bamako (compared to United States)16816824824834934917917925725710910913413418518570705050United StatesBamako2-star hotel3-star hotel4-star hotelHostel/Youth HostelCottage or guest house0100200300255075125150175225250275325350375
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 70/night
($ 70 to $ 275)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 109/night
($ 73 to $ 168)

35% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 134/night
($ 97 to $ 181)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 185/night
($ 146 to $ 233)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 349
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 252/night
($ 213 to $ 299)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 570
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 70/month
($ 70 to $ 275)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 94/month
($ 86 to $ 106)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 187/month
($ 97 to $ 349)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 50/month
($ 50 to $ 50)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257
Family room
Family room
$ 277/month
($ 210 to $ 356)

26% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Bamako

On average, the price of supermarket food in Bamako is 25% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
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Milk
Milk
$ 2.8/litre
( $ 2.8)

148% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 1.3/500g
( $ 1.3)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 0.9/kg
( $ 0.9)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.5/12 eggs
($ 2.3 to $ 4.8)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 16/kg
( $ 16)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 3.4/kg
($ 3.4 to $ 3.4)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.6/kg
( $ 2.6)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.2/kg
( $ 1.2)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.7
($ 0.7 to $ 0.7)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Bamako

On average, the price of transport in Bamako is 13% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Bamako (compared to United States)2.72.71.91.91182825.35.31.41.41.41.49292United StatesBamakoBus ticketTaxi (per km)PetrolCar hire05101520253035404550556065707580859095100
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 5.3/ticket
( $ 5.3)

95% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.4/km
( $ 1.4)

24% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.4/litre
($ 1.3 to $ 1.6)

36% 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)
$ 1.8
( $ 1.8)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 92/24hrs
($ 72 to $ 109)

14% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 82

Leisure activity budget in Bamako

On average, budget for leisure activities in Bamako is 68% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 6.5/ticket
( $ 6.5)

57% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 4.6/hr
( $ 4.6)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Bamako

On average, shopping budget in Bamako is 70% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 1.1/pack
( $ 1.1)

90% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 12
( $ 12)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 29
( $ 29)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 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 this information on the cost of living in Bamako

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

The information about the cost of living in Bamako was updated on 12-11-2024.

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