See also: food prices cost of living entertainment costs
Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Mali? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Mali? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Mali?
If we are looking for an affordable place to eat, then in a cheap restaurant we will pay about 4.9 US dollars.
With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 6.6 US dollars.
And when we can afford to go to the restaurant, we will pay for a meal consisting of three dishes around 36 US dollars.
And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 5.3 US dollars (price for 2 bottles)
And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 0.78 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find the full price list in Mali, including Burger King or a similar bar, cheap restaurant, coffee, imported beer, or bottle of water
What currency is used in Mali and what is the conversion rate?
Currency in Mali West African CFA franc (XOF CFA). For 10 US dollars you can get 6.3 thousand West African CFA francs. For 100 US dollars you can get 63 thousand West African CFA francs. And the other way around: For 100 West African CFA francs you can get 0.159 US dollars.
Prices: Bamako Bafoulabé Kayes Gao Dire Kidal
cheap restaurant
$4.9 ($1.6 - $10)
75% is less expensive than in United States
local beer
$2.6 ($2 - $3.3)
by half less than in United States
coffee
$2 ($1.6 - $2.3)
61% is less expensive than in United States
bottle of water
$0.64 ($0.43 - $1)
69% is less expensive than in United States
Burger King or a similar bar
$6.6 ($5 - $8.2)
39% is less expensive than in United States
Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda
$0.78 ($0.47 - $1)
69% is less expensive than in United States