Top expat cities

Mali

Bamako

#1 Top 5 cities

Bamako is the only realistic choice for broader expat infrastructure, but safety and infrastructure reliability remain weak.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 32°C aΕΎ 40°C

Night: 18°C aΕΎ 27°C

Climate

Very hot Sahel climate with a long dry season and a short intense rainy period.

Distance to the sea

1000 km

Social atmosphere

5/10

Business friendliness

3/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 2/10
Housing cost 7/10
Food cost 7/10
Internet availability 6/10
Internet speed 4/10
Internet stability 4/10
Electricity stability 3/10

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • Teachers
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡«πŸ‡·French
  • πŸ‡±πŸ‡§Lebanese
  • πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³Chinese
  • πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡ΈAmericans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +International environment
  • +Airport access
  • +Lower living costs

Cons

  • βˆ’Mixed city reputation
  • βˆ’Uneven neighborhood quality
  • βˆ’Fewer corporate opportunities