Moving to Mali from Benin
What to Expect
Considering a move from Benin to Mali? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Benin to Mali.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Benin to Mali.
Who's moving to Mali?
Top countries of origin for Mali's foreign-born residents.
- 195,271
- 62,291
- 41,960
- 24,257
- 24,197
- 13,867
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20.1,869
Benin
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Mali compared to Benin.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Mali performs significantly better than Benin across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Mali generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Benin leads in doctors per 10,000 people.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Mali performs significantly better than Benin across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Mali generally does better on infrastructure, though Benin leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Benin performs better than Mali across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Benin generally does better on family life, though Mali leads in education spending.
Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024). How we calculate this
Weather in Mali vs Benin
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Cotonou | Bamako |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 99°/85°F (37°/29°C) | 97°/68°F (36°/20°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 95°/84°F (35°/29°C) | 100°/76°F (38°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 88°/80°F (31°/26°C) | 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 97°/82°F (36°/28°C) | 94°/66°F (34°/19°C) |
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| Month | Cotonou | Bamako |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 96°/84°F (35.6°/28.7°C) | 92°/63°F (33.4°/17.0°C) |
| Feb | 101°/85°F (38.6°/29.5°C) | 98°/68°F (36.4°/19.9°C) |
| Mar | 99°/85°F (37.0°/29.5°C) | 101°/73°F (38.5°/22.9°C) |
| Apr | 100°/85°F (37.5°/29.6°C) | 103°/77°F (39.6°/25.2°C) |
| May | 93°/84°F (34.0°/29.0°C) | 101°/78°F (38.5°/25.4°C) |
| Jun | 92°/83°F (33.3°/28.5°C) | 96°/74°F (35.3°/23.6°C) |
| Jul | 88°/80°F (31.0°/26.4°C) | 90°/72°F (32.1°/22.2°C) |
| Aug | 87°/80°F (30.4°/26.4°C) | 88°/71°F (31.1°/21.8°C) |
| Sep | 89°/80°F (31.6°/26.5°C) | 90°/71°F (32.2°/21.6°C) |
| Oct | 102°/81°F (39.0°/27.2°C) | 94°/70°F (34.6°/21.3°C) |
| Nov | 93°/83°F (33.9°/28.2°C) | 96°/65°F (35.3°/18.4°C) |
| Dec | 95°/83°F (35.0°/28.4°C) | 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.8°C) |
Data:
Agence Nationale de la Meteorologie (METEO BENIN),
Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Mali (MALI-METEO)
Can you move from Benin to Mali?
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Benin and Mali. To live, work, or study long-term in Mali, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Mali's immigration authority.
Benin passport holder visiting Mali
Visa Free
Mali passport holder visiting Benin
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Mali?
Connectivity is usually fine (Mali: 0.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Mali offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Mali safe for expats?
Mali performs significantly better than Benin across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Mali compared to Benin?
Mali generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Benin leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Mali, compared to 2.2 in Benin. Mali scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Benin: 38).
What's the weather like in Mali compared to Benin?
The average high temperature in Bamako is 95°F, compared to 94°F in Cotonou. Bamako receives around 39.0 in of rainfall per year, while Cotonou gets 51.3 in.
What language do they speak in Mali?
Both Benin and Mali share the same official language: French.
