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Data Scientist Salary Comparison

Side-by-side evaluation of salaries, local taxes, monthly expenses, and real purchasing power

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💡 Smart Analysis

Comparing Niamey and Bamako: Average gross pay is 27% higher in Bamako. Cost of living is 31% cheaper in Niamey. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Niamey is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 9.4/10 compared to 9.3/10.

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Niamey
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Bamako

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
$5,500/yr
$7,000/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
$2,000
$2,500
Mid-Level Developer Pay
$4,000
$5,500
Senior Developer Pay
$7,500
$9,500
Lead / Architect Pay
$10,500
$13,500

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
$115
$150
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
$68
$90
Groceries (Monthly)
$48
$58
Public Transport Pass
$3
$4
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
$30
$38
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
$170/mo
CHEAPER
$248/mo

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
0%
18%
Social Security Deduction
5%
0%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
$283/mo
$335/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
9.4
MORE AFFORDABLE
9.3
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
$113/mo
$87/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~88 months
~115 months
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