Cost of living comparison

 Micronesia, Federated States of
compared to
 Mali
Mali vs. Micronesia, Federated States of Cost of Living Summary

Mali is 30.4% cheaper than Micronesia, Federated States of overall.

Restaurants
pay 54.8% less in Mali
Groceries
pay 47.6% more in Mali
Transportation
pay 53.7% less in Mali
Housing
pay 82.1% less in Mali
Entertainment and Sports
pay 9.1% less in Mali

Expenses including housing, restaurants, transportation, and entertainment and sports are lower in Mali.

Mali vs. Micronesia, Federated States of Cost Breakdown

If you lived in Mali instead of Micronesia, Federated States of, you would:

pay 54.8% less for restaurants

 
Micronesia, Federated States of
Mali
Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant $21.62
 
$6.70
F CFA4,265
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
$9.12
 
$6.42
F CFA4,086
Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) $1.32
 
$0.77
F CFA491

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pay 47.6% more for groceries

 
Micronesia, Federated States of
Mali
Bread
1 loaf
$2.81
 
$1.10
F CFA701
Local cheese (8 oz) $2.52
 
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Milk (1 gallon) $1.59
 
$9.46
F CFA6,020

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pay 53.7% less for transportation

 
Micronesia, Federated States of
Mali
Gasoline (1 gallon) $11.84
 
$5.48
F CFA3,488
Monthly public transit pass $32.00
 
??
New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) $3,497.00
 
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pay 82.1% less for housing

 
Micronesia, Federated States of
Mali
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
$230.17
 
$41.27
F CFA26,252
1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area $883.33
 
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1-Bedroom apartment outside city center $726.88
 
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pay (unknown) more for childcare

 
Micronesia, Federated States of
Mali
Private preschool for 1 child, monthly $142.50
 
??
Middle school for 1 child, two semesters $1,442.50
 
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pay 9.1% less for entertainment and sports

 
Micronesia, Federated States of
Mali
Domestic/local beer (1 pint) $3.25
 
$2.39
F CFA1,518
Cappuccino in mid-range area $2.83
 
$1.89
F CFA1,202
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
$15.75
 
$0.93
F CFA594

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pay (unknown) more for clothing

 
Micronesia, Federated States of
Mali
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
$42.50
 
??
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
$42.00
 
??
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
$75.00
 
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