Moving to Mali from Grenada

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Grenada to Mali, and you’d need to navigate life in French. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
431 ↑ 17% vs 2015

people born in Grenada 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 Grenada.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GD
6.4
ML
20.2

Grenada 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

GD
$880
ML
$104
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GD
13.1
ML
1.9

Grenada 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

GD
30.0
ML
65.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GD
1.5t
ML
0.3t

Grenada generally does better on environment, though Mali leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GD
18.8
ML
0.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GD
7.0%
ML
8.0%

Grenada performs better than Mali across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GD
24.0%
ML
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GD
$15,900
ML
$2,500

Grenada 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

GD
75.7 yrs
ML
62.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GD
9.4
ML
60.6

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Grenada 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.

Grenada passport

Grenada passport holder visiting Mali

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

Mali passport holder visiting Grenada

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

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?

Grenada performs better than Mali across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Mali compared to Grenada?

Grenada 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 13.1 in Grenada. Mali scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Grenada: 70).

What language do they speak in Mali?

The official language in Mali is French. In Grenada, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GD ML
Population 113,949 20,741,769
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages English French
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1473 +223
Time zones 1 1