How much does it cost to travel to Bamako? (2026)
Budget, mid-range and luxury daily estimates for Bamako, in USD and XOF.
Daily and weekly costs
| Tier | Per day (USD) | Per day (XOF) | 7 days (USD) | 7 days (XOF) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BudgetHostel bed, cheap meals, public transport | $35 | F CFA 20,000 | $245 | F CFA 140,000 |
| Mid-rangeThree-star hotel, restaurants, some taxis | $80 | F CFA 47,000 | $560 | F CFA 330,000 |
| LuxuryFour- or five-star hotel, dining out | $175 | F CFA 100,000 | $1,225 | F CFA 710,000 |
Every amount in this table is an estimateestimate, derived from the World Bank price level for Mali rather than quoted by any seller.
How this is calculated
A US baseline of 90, 210 and 450 USD a day for the three tiers is multiplied by the price level of Mali (0.34066723357727097, World Bank 2025) and by a city-size factor of 1.15, then rounded to the nearest 5 dollars. Local amounts use the World Bank exchange rate of 581.92848104034 XOF to the dollar, rounded to two significant digits.
These are modeled estimates, not quoted prices. Read the full formula on the methodology page.
Sample prices in Bamako
Typical prices, every one an estimateestimate rather than a quoted price.
Budget guesthouse room
estimate for a simple private room, per night
$18
Simple local meal
estimate for a basic meal at a small eatery
$4
Mid-range restaurant meal
estimate for a sit-down meal at a modest restaurant
$12
Local taxi ride
estimate for a short trip within the city
$3
Coffee
estimate for a cup at a café or stall
$2
Museum or cultural site entry
estimate for admission to a local attraction
$5
Prepaid SIM card with data
estimate for a basic data package
$8
Where the money goes
Across the three tiers, the daily estimates of $35, $80, and $175 mostly reflect how much is spent on lodging quality and how many restaurant meals versus simple meals a traveler chooses. At the budget level, spending stays close to basic guesthouse rooms, simple meals, and local transport, while the mid-range and luxury tiers add more comfortable lodging, sit-down dining, and paid attractions, which is why the same trip can range from $245 to $1,225 over a week.
The cheapest and quietest time to visit falls in April, May, and June, the off-season months, when travel demand is lower. The daily and weekly cost figures above are estimates rather than fixed prices, and actual spending will vary with individual choices in lodging and dining.
Cheapest months by climate demand: Apr, May and Jun.
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- World Bank price level and exchange rate — CC BY 4.0, data year 2025
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.