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| Expense | Tessalit | Bamako | Cheaper |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | $3.24 | $4.68 | Tessalit |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | $12.96 | $18.72 | Tessalit |
| Cappuccino | $0.97 | $1.40 | Tessalit |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | $73.44 | $106 | Tessalit |
| Monthly public transport pass | $11.88 | $17.16 | Tessalit |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | $31.32 | $45.24 | Tessalit |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | $9.07 | $13.10 | Tessalit |
| Fitness club membership | $9.07 | $13.10 | Tessalit |
| Cinema ticket | $2.38 | $3.43 | Tessalit |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | $121 | $192 | Tessalit |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | $84.15 | $133 | Tessalit |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | $252 | $400 | Tessalit |
| Total single-person budget | $300 | $445 | Tessalit |
| Average net salary | $180 | $260 |
Tessalit is cheaper overall. A single-person monthly budget in Tessalit runs about $300 versus $445 in Bamako — a difference of roughly 48%.
Salary-adjusted, Tessalit leaves more disposable income after basic expenses. Both figures are model estimates — see each city page for local-currency detail.
Full cost of living in Tessalit · Full cost of living in Bamako