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Mali · Coût de la Vie 2026
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Coût de la Vie in Mali
pour Expatriés 2026

Cost of living in Mali: 39.0 on the NYC=100 index — 61% moins cher que New York. Expats typically budget $780–$1,560/month for a comfortable lifestyle. Rent alone averages $385/month for a central 1-bedroom.

61% moins cher que New York

Votre budget NYC de 5 000 $ → $1,950/month in Mali · votre dollar va 156% further here

$385/mo Appart. 1ch. · moy. est.
$5 Repas restaurant · est.
$39/mo Transport mensuel · est.
$780–$1,560/month Budget typique / mois
Banque Mondiale 2026GlobalCostData 2026 Mis à jour April 2026YMYL · Guide de données uniquement
Indice du Coût de la Vie
39.0
Base NYC = 100 · Cheap
0NYC 100200+
Rent
$385/mo
Appart. 1ch. centre-ville · 88% cheaper than NYC
Dining out
$5
Par repas · 77% cheaper than NYC
Groceries
$170/mo
Monthly budget · 60% cheaper than NYC
RNB / habitant
$3.2k
Banque Mondiale PPP
Pouvoir d'Achat
7.36
Votre $ va 156% plus loin ici
Inflation 2026
3.21%
Taux annuel

Données Clés sur le Coût de la Vie

Mali 2026 · Base NYC = 100
Banque Mondiale 2026
Coût de la Vievs NYC · 61% cheaper than NYC
39.0NYC = 100
RentAppart. 1ch. centre-ville
12.0~$385/mo
RestaurantsPar repas
23.0~$5
GroceriesPanier mensuel
40.0~$170/mo
Pouvoir d'AchatAchat local
7.36×2.56 expat
vs base NYC
CatégorieIndiceUSD est.Niveau
Coût de la Vie39.061% cheaper than NYCCheap
Rent (1-bed city)12.0$385/mo/mo est.Cheap
Groceries40.0$170/mo/mo est.Modéré
Restaurants23.0$5/meal est.Cheap
Local Pouvoir d'Achat7.36×2.56 expat stretch
GNI per Capita$3.2kBanque Mondiale PPP
Inflation Rate3.21%Annuel 2026

Logement & Loyer

USD per month · 2026
Banque Mondiale · GlobalCostData

Rent in Mali is well below the NYC baseline (Rent Index 12.0). A 1-bedroom apartment in a major city centre costs around $385/month, dropping to $250/month outside the centre. Three-bedroom apartments typically run $660+/month centrally.

TypeUSD / moisNotes
1-bed, city centre$385/moMoy. capitale
1-bed, suburbs$250/moHors centre
3-bed, city centre$660/moFamille / colocation
Utilities (85m²)$60/moÉlectricité, gaz, eau

Alimentation & Restaurants

Per-item prices in USD
GlobalCostData 2026

Food in Mali is budget-friendly. An inexpensive restaurant meal costs around $5/person; a mid-range dinner for two runs $36. Monthly grocery spending for one person averages $170.

ArticlePrix (USD)Notes
Meal, inexpensive restaurant$5Par personne
Meal for 2, mid-range$183 plats
Courses mensuelles (célibataire)$170/moEstimated
Beer (0.5L, restaurant)$0.98Marque locale
Coffee / espresso$1.36Café local

Transport

Monthly costs in USD
GlobalCostData 2026

A monthly public transport pass in Mali costs roughly $50. Taxis and ride-hailing are very cheap, making day-to-day mobility a minor budget item.

TypePrix (USD)Notes
Monthly transit pass$39/moTransport en commun
Taxi per km$0.78/kmTarif moyen
Petrol (1L)$0.62/LCarburant ordinaire
Internet speed2.0 MbpsSlow

Santé & Qualité de Vie

Indicateurs clés pour expatriés
WHO · UNDP 2026

Life Expectancy61.5 yrs
Physicians / 1,0000.2
HDI Score0.41Low Development
Education Index0.206
Gini Coefficient35.7
Air Quality PM2.540.7 µg/m³

Analyse Clé

Mali's CoL Index of 39.0 paired with a Local Pouvoir d'Achat Index of 7.4 signals limited purchasing power for local earners. Expats on foreign incomes benefit significantly here. Current inflation is moderate at 3.2%, keeping costs relatively stable.

Ultra Budget

Notre Verdict for Mali

Mali is one of the most affordable destinations globally, with a CoL Index of 39.0 — less than half of New York City. Expats on Western incomes enjoy exceptional purchasing power here.

Idéal pour

  • Digital nomads & remote workers on foreign income
  • Budget-conscious expats maximising lifestyle quality

Moins adapté pour

  • Those requiring Western-standard amenities everywhere

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Estimations Budget Mensuel

Mali · tout compris, USD par mois
Économique
$800/monthpar mois
Logement partagé, cuisine à domicile, transport local
Confortable
$1,550/monthpar mois
Appartement privé, restaurants réguliers, voyages occasionnels
Expatrié Occidental
$2,500/monthpar mois
Style de vie premium, voyages fréquents, standard international

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10-Year Economic Trend

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Country vs Region Average

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Questions Fréquentes

Mali cost of living
How much does it cost to live in Mali?
A comfortable single-person lifestyle in Mali costs approximately $780–$1,560/month, covering rent, food, transport, and leisure. The CoL Index is 39.0 (NYC = 100), meaning it is 61% moins cher que New York.
Is Mali affordable for expats?
Mali is affordable by global standards (CoL Index 39.0). Expats from Western Europe or North America typically find their purchasing power goes significantly further here.
What is a comfortable monthly budget in Mali?
A frugal lifestyle in Mali — shared housing, cooking at home, local transport — runs around $780/month. A comfortable single-person budget (private apartment, regular dining out, occasional travel) typically falls between $780 and $1,560/month. A Western expat lifestyle with frequent travel costs $2,496+/month.
What is the average rent in Mali?
Rent in Mali averages $385/month for a 1-bedroom city-centre apartment and $250/month in residential areas. Three-bedroom family apartments typically start at $660/month centrally. These are estimates from the Rent Index (12.0 vs NYC's 100).
How does inflation affect living costs in Mali?
Mali has moderate inflation at 3.2%. Cost stability makes long-term budget planning more reliable.
Sources : Banque Mondiale 2026 · GlobalCostData Research 2026 · OECD Statistics. Données vérifiées April 2026. Ne constitue pas un conseil financier ou juridique.
Mis à jour April 2026. Sources: World Bank, ILO, national statistics offices. Méthodologie. City-level prices vary — check local listings before booking.