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IT Developer Salary Comparison

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

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💡 Smart Analysis

Comparing Bamako and Accra: Average gross pay is 50% higher in Accra. Cost of living is 38% cheaper in Bamako. With higher take-home and lower expenses, Bamako is a more financially comfortable place to live with an affordability score of 9.3/10 compared to 9/10.

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Bamako
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Accra

💰 Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
$7,000/yr
$10,500/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
$2,800
$4,800
Mid-Level Developer Pay
$5,500
$9,000
Senior Developer Pay
$10,000
$16,000
Lead / Architect Pay
$14,500
$22,000

🏠 Monthly Cost of Living

Rent — City Center (1 Bed)
$150
$250
Rent — Suburbs (1 Bed)
$90
$150
Groceries (Monthly)
$58
$85
Public Transport Pass
$4
$8
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
$38
$55
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
$248/mo
CHEAPER
$402/mo

🧾 Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
18%
25%
Social Security Deduction
0%
13%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
$335/mo
$473/mo

📊 Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
9.3
MORE AFFORDABLE
9
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
$87/mo
$71/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~179 months
~228 months
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