Moving to Mali from Egypt

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Egypt to Mali? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Egypt to Mali, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Bamako averages 95°F vs 82°F in Cairo, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Egypt to Mali.

Living there in 2020
848 ↑ 17% vs 2015

people born in Egypt live in Mali · UN DESA

Who's moving to Mali?

Top countries of origin for Mali's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Mali compared to Egypt.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

EG
9.4
ML
20.2

Egypt performs better than Mali across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

EG
$905
ML
$104
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

EG
6.8
ML
1.9

Egypt generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mali leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

EG
105.0
ML
65.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

EG
2.5t
ML
0.3t

Mali performs significantly better than Egypt across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

EG
10.8
ML
0.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

EG
141.2%
ML
8.0%

Egypt generally does better on infrastructure, though Mali leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

EG
7.3%
ML
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

EG
$17,000
ML
$2,500

Egypt generally does better on employment & economy, though Mali leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

EG
74.5 yrs
ML
62.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

EG
17.7
ML
60.6

Egypt generally does better on family life, though Mali leads in education spending.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Cairo Rain: 1.0 in/yr (25 mm)
82° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

Bamako Rain: 39.0 in/yr (991 mm)
95° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Cairo Bamako
Jan–Mar 70°/51°F (21°/11°C) 97°/68°F (36°/20°C)
Apr–Jun 89°/65°F (32°/18°C) 100°/76°F (38°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) 89°/71°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 77°/59°F (25°/15°C) 94°/66°F (34°/19°C)
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Month Cairo Bamako
Jan 66°/49°F (19.0°/9.7°C) 92°/63°F (33.4°/17.0°C)
Feb 69°/51°F (20.3°/10.3°C) 98°/68°F (36.4°/19.9°C)
Mar 74°/54°F (23.4°/12.3°C) 101°/73°F (38.5°/22.9°C)
Apr 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.4°C) 103°/77°F (39.6°/25.2°C)
May 89°/65°F (31.9°/18.4°C) 101°/78°F (38.5°/25.4°C)
Jun 94°/71°F (34.6°/21.4°C) 96°/74°F (35.3°/23.6°C)
Jul 95°/73°F (34.8°/22.9°C) 90°/72°F (32.1°/22.2°C)
Aug 94°/74°F (34.5°/23.3°C) 88°/71°F (31.1°/21.8°C)
Sep 92°/71°F (33.1°/21.7°C) 90°/71°F (32.2°/21.6°C)
Oct 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) 94°/70°F (34.6°/21.3°C)
Nov 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.6°C) 96°/65°F (35.3°/18.4°C)
Dec 69°/52°F (20.4°/11.0°C) 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.8°C)

Data: The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA), Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Mali (MALI-METEO) Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Mali (MALI-METEO)

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Egypt 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.

Egypt passport

Egypt passport holder visiting Mali

Visa Required
Egypt passport holders need a visa to enter Mali.
Mali passport

Mali passport holder visiting Egypt

Visa Required
Mali passport holders need a visa to enter Egypt.

Data: 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?

Egypt performs better than Mali across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Mali compared to Egypt?

Egypt generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mali leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Mali, compared to 6.8 in Egypt. Mali scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Egypt: 70).

What's the weather like in Mali compared to Egypt?

The average high temperature in Bamako is 95°F, compared to 82°F in Cairo. Bamako receives around 39.0 in of rainfall per year, while Cairo gets 1.0 in.

What language do they speak in Mali?

The official language in Mali is French. In Egypt, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

EG ML
Population 107,770,524 20,741,769
Currency Egyptian Pound (EGP) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Arabic French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +20 +223
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 122