Moving to Mali from Italy

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Italy to Mali, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Bamako averages 95°F vs 69°F in Rome, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Mali compared to Italy.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

IT
5.0
ML
20.2

Italy performs better than Mali across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

IT
$4,993
ML
$104
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

IT
42.5
ML
1.9

Mali generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Italy leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

IT
15.0
ML
65.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

IT
5.1t
ML
0.3t

Italy 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

IT
31.5
ML
0.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

IT
29.6%
ML
8.0%

Italy 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

IT
7.6%
ML
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

IT
$52,700
ML
$2,500

Italy 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

IT
82.6 yrs
ML
62.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

IT
3.2
ML
60.6

Italy 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.

Rome Rain: 31.7 in/yr (804 mm)
69° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Rome Bamako
Jan–Mar 56°/39°F (13°/4°C) 97°/68°F (36°/20°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/53°F (22°/11°C) 100°/76°F (38°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/63°F (29°/17°C) 89°/71°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) 94°/66°F (34°/19°C)
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Month Rome Bamako
Jan 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.1°C) 92°/63°F (33.4°/17.0°C)
Feb 55°/38°F (13.0°/3.5°C) 98°/68°F (36.4°/19.9°C)
Mar 59°/41°F (15.2°/5.2°C) 101°/73°F (38.5°/22.9°C)
Apr 64°/46°F (17.7°/7.5°C) 103°/77°F (39.6°/25.2°C)
May 73°/53°F (22.8°/11.6°C) 101°/78°F (38.5°/25.4°C)
Jun 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.3°C) 96°/74°F (35.3°/23.6°C)
Jul 87°/64°F (30.3°/18.0°C) 90°/72°F (32.1°/22.2°C)
Aug 87°/65°F (30.6°/18.3°C) 88°/71°F (31.1°/21.8°C)
Sep 80°/59°F (26.5°/15.2°C) 90°/71°F (32.2°/21.6°C)
Oct 71°/52°F (21.4°/11.3°C) 94°/70°F (34.6°/21.3°C)
Nov 61°/44°F (15.9°/6.9°C) 96°/65°F (35.3°/18.4°C)
Dec 55°/40°F (12.6°/4.2°C) 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.8°C)

Data: Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology Italian Air Force- Department of Meteorology, 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 Italy 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.

Italy passport

Italy passport holder visiting Mali

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

Mali passport holder visiting Italy

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

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?

Italy performs better than Mali across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Mali compared to Italy?

Mali generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Italy leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Mali, compared to 42.5 in Italy. Mali scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Italy: 84).

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

The average high temperature in Bamako is 95°F, compared to 69°F in Rome. Bamako receives around 39.0 in of rainfall per year, while Rome gets 31.7 in.

What language do they speak in Mali?

The official language in Mali is French. In Italy, the official languages are Catalan and Italian.

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At a Glance

IT ML
Population 61,095,551 20,741,769
Currency Euro (€) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Catalan, Italian French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +39 +223
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112