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Cost of Living in Mali

Mali, Labé, Guinea · Population 5,479

▼ -16% vs Guinea average

Single person, monthly (incl. rent)FG2,581,324 ($300)
Couple, monthlyFG4,575,813 ($532)
Family of four, monthlyFG5,912,378 ($687)

Estimated Prices in Mali

ExpenseEstimated costBasis
Meal at an inexpensive restaurantFG27,864 ($3.24)per meal
Three-course meal for two, mid-rangeFG111,456 ($12.96)per meal
CappuccinoFG8,359 ($0.97)each
Monthly groceries (single person)FG631,584 ($73.44)per month
Monthly public transport passFG102,168 ($11.88)per month
Basic utilities for an 85m² apartmentFG269,352 ($31.32)per month
Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited)FG78,019 ($9.07)per month
Fitness club membershipFG78,019 ($9.07)per month
Cinema ticketFG20,434 ($2.38)each
One-bedroom apartment in city centreFG1,040,353 ($121)per month
One-bedroom apartment outside centreFG723,724 ($84.15)per month
Three-bedroom apartment in city centreFG2,171,171 ($252)per month

Salary & Budget Planning

The estimated average net salary in Mali is FG1,548,000 ($180) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of FG2,581,324 ($300) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly FG3,355,721 ($390) per month.

Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (FG723,724 ($84)) represents about 28% of the total single-person budget.

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Nearby Cities

Diountou

73 km away · Labé

Labé

85 km away · Labé

Tougué

97 km away · Labé

Gaoual

105 km away · Boké

Pita

111 km away · Mamou

Koundara

118 km away · Boké

Fogoumba

136 km away · Mamou

Télimélé

154 km away · Kindia

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Mali expensive to live in?
A single person needs an estimated FG2,581,324 ($300) per month in Mali including rent outside the city centre. That is 16% less than the national average for Guinea.
What salary do you need to live comfortably in Mali?
A net salary of around FG3,355,721 ($390) per month lets a single person cover all estimated expenses in Mali with roughly 30% left for savings. The estimated average net salary in Mali is FG1,548,000 ($180).
How much is rent in Mali?
A one-bedroom apartment costs an estimated FG1,040,353 ($121) per month in the city centre and FG723,724 ($84) outside the centre. A three-bedroom in the centre runs about FG2,171,171 ($252).
Is Mali cheaper than Guinea on average?
Yes — Mali is estimated to be about 16% cheaper than the Guinea average, making it a relatively affordable option in the country.
Figures for Mali are estimates based on Guinea national averages adjusted for city size (population 5,479). Last model update: July 2026. How we calculate.