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๐Ÿ’ก Smart Analysis

Comparing Bamako and Dakar: Average gross pay is 23% higher in Dakar. Cost of living is 32% 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 9.1/10.

Category Comparison
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Bamako
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Dakar

๐Ÿ’ฐ Gross Salaries & Ranges

Average Gross Salary (Annual)
The primary average salary across experience ranges
$4,420/yr
$5,440/yr
HIGHER
Junior Developer Pay
$1,625
$2,275
Mid-Level Developer Pay
$3,400
$4,420
Senior Developer Pay
$6,300
$7,700
Lead / Architect Pay
$9,100
$11,200

๐Ÿ  Monthly Cost of Living

Rent โ€” City Center (1 Bed)
$150
$200
Rent โ€” Suburbs (1 Bed)
$90
$120
Groceries (Monthly)
$58
$75
Public Transport Pass
$4
$6
Utilities (Electricity, Internet)
$38
$50
Estimated Cost of Living
Rent center, groceries, transport plans & hobbies included
$248/mo
CHEAPER
$363/mo

๐Ÿงพ Tax rates & Take-home

Average Income Tax Rate
18%
30%
Social Security Deduction
0%
0%
Monthly Take-home (After Tax)
Estimated direct net monthly deposit based on mid-level pay
$232/mo
$258/mo

๐Ÿ“Š Affordability & Savings

Affordability Index
Score out of 10 comparing local net pay to costs
9.3
MORE AFFORDABLE
9.1
Monthly Savings Potential
Money left over after all standard cost of living expenses
$-16/mo
$-105/mo
Months to Save $10,000
~179 months
~999 months
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