Mali Myanmar

Updated 2026-02-25

Mali

Minimum Wage

CFA192.30 /hr

$0.35 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

CFA120,000 /mo

Myanmar

Minimum Wage

K975 /hr

$0.46 USD

Avg. Gross Salary

K450,000 /mo

Min wage: -26% Mali vs Myanmar Avg. salary: +1% Mali vs Myanmar

Mali, a low-income economy, and Myanmar, classified as lower-middle-income, take different approaches to wage policy. Average salaries are higher in Mali at $215/mo compared to $214/mo in Myanmar. GDP per capita (PPP) in Myanmar is 1.8x that of Mali, underscoring the structural economic divide.

From Mali's perspective: adjusting for purchasing power, Mali's minimum wage buys less than Myanmar's. The PPP-adjusted hourly rate in Mali is $1 international dollars, compared to $2 in Myanmar. Mali has lower GDP per capita ($3,315 vs $5,997). Mali's unemployment rate is 2.8% compared to Myanmar's 3.0%.

Detailed Comparison

Detailed wage comparison between Mali and Myanmar
Metric	Mali	Myanmar	Diff
Minimum wage /hr	CFA192.30 $0.35	K975 $0.46	-25.6%
Minimum wage /day	CFA1,538 $2.76	K7,800 $3.71	-25.7%
Minimum wage /mo	CFA40,000 $71.81	K202,800 $96.57	-25.6%
Minimum wage /yr	CFA480,000 $861.76	K2,433,600 $1,158.86	-25.6%
Avg. gross salary /mo	CFA120,000 /mo $215.44	K450,000 /mo $214.29	+0.5%
Avg. net salary /mo	N/A/mo	K400,000 /mo $190.48	—
Median individual income /yr	CFA360,000 /yr $646.32	K1,800,000 /yr $857.14	-24.6%

Percentage differences are based on USD equivalent values. Positive means Mali is higher.

Work Week

Mali: 40 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 1.15x pay

Labour Code (Law No. 92-020 of 23 September 1992, amended) sets standard hours at 40 per week (8 hrs/day, 5 days). Maximum including overtime is 48 hours/week. Overtime rates: 115% for day hours; 130% for hours between 21:00 and 05:00 on weekdays; 150% for Sunday daytime; 200% for night hours on Sundays/holidays. Workers are entitled to 2.5 days of paid leave per month worked (30 days/year). Friday prayers (Jumu'ah) are accommodated — Mali is ~90% Muslim.
Myanmar: 44 hrs/wk standard

Max 48 hrs/wk

Overtime : 2x pay

Factories Act sets normal working hours at 44 hours per week for factories. Shops and Establishments Law allows up to 48 hours. Overtime is paid at double the normal rate.

• WAGE TRAJECTORY (USD/hr)

Mali Myanmar Source: wage.is · USD equivalent/hr

Year	Mali (USD)	Myanmar (USD)
2013	$72/hr	—
2015	—	$1.71/hr
2018	—	$2.29/hr
2020	$72/hr	—
2022	$72/hr	—
2023	—	$2.76/hr
2024	$72/hr	$3.24/hr
2025	—	$3.71/hr

What This Means for Workers

A minimum wage worker in Mali earns 34% less per hour in USD terms than one in Myanmar. Standard work weeks differ: Mali mandates 40 hours while Myanmar mandates 44 hours. A minimum wage worker's weekly earnings in Mali are $14 vs $20 in Myanmar.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the minimum wage higher in Mali or Myanmar?

In Mali, the minimum wage is CFA192.30/hr ($0.35 USD). In Myanmar, it is K975/hr ($0.46 USD). Myanmar has the higher rate by 34% in USD terms. That nominal gap does not account for local prices; see the purchasing power comparison below for a cost-of-living-adjusted view. Workers in Mali may retain a larger share of their earnings if prices there are lower.

How much more does the average worker earn in Mali compared to Myanmar?

The average gross salary in Mali is CFA120,000/mo ($215.44 USD), compared to K450,000/mo ($214.29 USD) in Myanmar. In USD terms, workers in Mali earn approximately 1% more. Average salaries reflect the full labor market, not just the minimum wage floor. The gap between Mali and Myanmar is shaped by differences in industry composition, labor productivity, and the overall cost of living in each country. Workers in Mali earn more in nominal terms, though how far that income stretches depends on local prices in Myanmar.

Which country has better purchasing power for minimum wage workers, Mali or Myanmar?

After adjusting for local prices using purchasing power parity (PPP), minimum wage workers in Myanmar can afford more than those in Mali. The PPP-adjusted rate is $1 in Mali and $2 in Myanmar. PPP converts wages into equivalent US dollar buying power, accounting for what a unit of currency actually buys locally. The 113% purchasing power gap means that even if the nominal wage in Mali appears competitive, minimum wage workers there face greater constraints on day-to-day spending.

How do work hours compare between Mali and Myanmar?

Myanmar has a longer standard work week at 44 hours, compared to 40 hours in Mali. Workers in Mali work 40 hours per week by law. Longer mandatory hours can offset a nominally higher wage; a worker in Mali working fewer hours may have comparable or better effective hourly earnings depending on the wage levels of each country. Total annual compensation depends on both the wage rate and the number of hours required.

What is the cost of living difference between Mali and Myanmar?

While direct cost of living data varies by source, GDP per capita (PPP) gives a useful proxy for overall economic level. Myanmar has the higher GDP per capita at $5,997, which is 1.8x that of Mali at $3,315. From Mali's perspective, this means goods and services are priced at a lower economic level. A higher GDP per capita generally correlates with higher wages, higher consumer prices, and greater availability of goods and services. Workers moving between these two countries should expect significant differences in rent, food, and transportation costs.