Average cost of trip to Mali
Accommodation, food, transport and entertainment costs in Mali
Updated April 23, 2020How much money are you going to need for your trip to Mali? You should plan to spend around FCFA65,316.77 ($106.79) per day on your trip to Mali for one person and FCFA84,760.72 ($138.58) for two when traveling. This budget includes accommodation costs for 2 adults in a good 4-star hotel (FCFA45,872.81 $75.00), lunch in a local restaurant, street food and drinks for a day (FCFA19,180.95 $31.36) and some entertainment (FCFA19,706.96 $32.22) for two. Find more about Mali travel budget in 2020 below.
How much will a one-week trip to Mali cost? The average one-week vacaction cost to Mali is around FCFA1,067,368.57 ($1,745.10) for one person and around FCFA1,749,405.52 ($2,860.20) for a couple including flights. November is the cheapest month to go to Mali.
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💰 Is it expensive to visit Mali?
A lot of people want to visit Mali and wonder what the budget would be like. Like with any vacation, the cost depends on where you’re flying from, what kind of accommodations you’re looking for and what you want to see or how you want to spend time. We're colleting all these travel costs from other travellers just like you, so you can make a better estimate of the budget for a trip that matches your own preferences.
✈ Cost of flights to Mali from
How much does it cost to fly to Mali? High season for flights to Mali spans from June to August — prepare to pay $894.00 and more for your return flight to Mali. The period from January to May is considered the low season and the average fares for flights are generally cheaper: you can usually get a return flight for about $808.00 on average. And if you're lucky, you can even find a better deal!
🛏 Average prices for accommodation in Mali
How much do hotels charge per night in Mali? High season in Mali runs from April to October. One night in a mid-range hotel during these months costs around $111.00. Low season spans from January to March. You can get a room for a night for as low as $0.00. Some nice bargains are usually also available, especially at the higher end resorts.
3*, 4* Hotels. Double rooms in 3*, 4* Hotels cost around $111.00 per night, but prices can go up to 0% higher during high season.
| Added | Type of Accomodation | Month of Stay | Price Per Night, $ |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2020 | 3*, 4* Hotels | April | £56.00 |
| April 17, 2020 | 3*, 4* Hotels | May | £61.00 |
| April 17, 2020 | 3*, 4* Hotels | June | £90.00 |
| April 17, 2020 | 3*, 4* Hotels | July | £129.00 |
| April 17, 2020 | 3*, 4* Hotels | August | £105.00 |
| April 17, 2020 | 3*, 4* Hotels | September | £102.00 |
| April 17, 2020 | 3*, 4* Hotels | October | £89.00 |
🍲 Average prices for food and eating out in Mali
How much does food in Mali cost? The average cost of food and drinks in Mali is FCFA0.00 ($0.00) per day for one person. A sit-in dinner for two people would cost around FCFA10,410.07 ($17.02). Lunch in a mid-range cafe or restaurant would cost you something between the two.
How much do drinks cost? A bottle of water in Mali is around FCFA709.50 ($1.16). A soft drink is around FCFA593.29 ($0.97) when you buy it in a supermarket. A beer would cost you around FCFA1,052.02 ($1.72) when you buy it in a bar. Alcoholic cocktails in bars and night clubs are FCFA428.15 ($0.70) per cocktail.
| Type | Average Price | Add Your Input! |
|---|---|---|
| Supermarket Drinks | ||
| 🥤 Soft Drink | FCFA593.29 ≈$0.97 | |
| 🍺 Beer | — | |
| 💧 Bottle of Water | FCFA709.50 ≈$1.16 | |
| Bar Drinks | ||
| 🥤 Soft Drink | — | |
| 🍺 Beer | FCFA1,052.02 ≈$1.72 | |
| 🍹 Alcoholic Cocktail | FCFA428.15 ≈$0.70 | |
| Meals | ||
| 🍽 Dinner for Two | FCFA10,410.07 ≈$17.02 | |
| 🌯 Street Food | — | |
| 🍿 Local Snack | — | |
| Added | Type | Price, XAF |
|---|---|---|
| April 23, 2020 | 🍹 Alcoholic Cocktail | FCFA426.00 $0.70 |
| April 23, 2020 | 💧 Bottle of Water | FCFA852.00 $1.39 |
| April 23, 2020 | 🍽 Dinner for Two | FCFA852.00 $1.39 |
| April 23, 2020 | 🍽 Dinner for Two | FCFA2,110.15 $3.45 |
| April 23, 2020 | 🍽 Dinner for Two | FCFA37,823.66 $61.84 |
| April 23, 2020 | 🍺 Beer | FCFA1,052.02 $1.72 |
| April 23, 2020 | 🥤 Soft Drink | FCFA593.29 $0.97 |
| April 23, 2020 | 💧 Bottle of Water | FCFA415.91 $0.68 |
| April 20, 2020 | 🍹 Alcoholic Cocktail | FCFA426.00 $0.70 |
| April 20, 2020 | 💧 Bottle of Water | FCFA852.00 $1.39 |
🏛 Average prices for entertainment in Mali
What are the prices for entertainment and activities in Mali?
| Type | Average Price |
|---|---|
| 🏰 Group Tour | — |
| 🏛 Museum | — |
| 🤹 Show or Theatre | FCFA850.18 ≈$1.39 |
| 🕺 Night Club | — |
| 🏄 Experience | — |
| Added | Type of Entertainment of Activity | Price, XAF |
|---|---|---|
| April 23, 2020 | 🤹 Show or Theatre | FCFA852.00 $1.39 |
| April 23, 2020 | 🤹 Show or Theatre | FCFA2,709.55 $4.43 |
| April 20, 2020 | 🤹 Show or Theatre | FCFA852.00 $1.39 |
🚌 Average prices for transport and car rentals in Mali
How much does airport transfer cost in Mali? The average cost of a 20-minute taxi ride is approximately FCFA874.64 ($1.43).
| Type | Average Price | Add Your Input! |
|---|---|---|
| Transfers | ||
| 🚍 Airport Transfer | — | |
| Taxi | ||
| 🚖 Taxi | FCFA874.64 ≈$1.43 | |
| Public Transport | ||
| 🚉 Public Transport | FCFA513.78 ≈$0.84 | |
| Transport Rentals | ||
| 🚉 Regular Car Rental, per day | — | |
| 🏍 Motorbike Rental, per day | — | |
| Added | Type of Transport | Price, XAF |
|---|---|---|
| April 23, 2020 | 🚉 Public Transport | FCFA170.40 $0.28 |
| April 23, 2020 | 🚖 Taxi | FCFA852.00 $1.39 |
| April 23, 2020 | 🚖 Taxi | FCFA929.69 $1.52 |
| April 23, 2020 | 🚉 Public Transport | FCFA1,223.27 $2.00 |
| April 20, 2020 | 🚉 Public Transport | FCFA852.00 $1.39 |
| April 20, 2020 | 🚖 Taxi | FCFA852.00 $1.39 |
🤑 Calculate your Mali travel budget
| Destination in Mali | Total | Flight | Accomodation | Eating Out | Entertainment | Transport | Pocket Cash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mali | 1745.1 | 807 | 525 | 109.8 | 112.8 | 34.2 | 156.4 |