Moving to Mali from Lebanon

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Mali compared to Lebanon.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

LB
9.7
ML
20.2

Lebanon 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

LB
$644
ML
$104
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

LB
26.2
ML
1.9

Lebanon 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

LB
59.0
ML
65.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

LB
1.9t
ML
0.3t

Lebanon 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

LB
7.6
ML
0.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

LB
58.8%
ML
8.0%

Lebanon 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

LB
11.6%
ML
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

LB
$12,300
ML
$2,500

Lebanon 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

LB
78.8 yrs
ML
62.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

LB
7.0
ML
60.6

Lebanon 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.

Beirut Rain: 32.5 in/yr (826 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Beirut Bamako
Jan–Mar 97°/68°F (36°/20°C)
Apr–Jun 100°/76°F (38°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/71°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 94°/66°F (34°/19°C)
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Month Beirut Bamako
Jan 92°/63°F (33.4°/17.0°C)
Feb 98°/68°F (36.4°/19.9°C)
Mar 101°/73°F (38.5°/22.9°C)
Apr 103°/77°F (39.6°/25.2°C)
May 101°/78°F (38.5°/25.4°C)
Jun 96°/74°F (35.3°/23.6°C)
Jul 90°/72°F (32.1°/22.2°C)
Aug 88°/71°F (31.1°/21.8°C)
Sep 90°/71°F (32.2°/21.6°C)
Oct 94°/70°F (34.6°/21.3°C)
Nov 96°/65°F (35.3°/18.4°C)
Dec 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.8°C)

Data: 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 Lebanon 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.

Lebanon passport

Lebanon passport holder visiting Mali

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

Mali passport holder visiting Lebanon

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

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?

Lebanon performs better than Mali across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Mali compared to Lebanon?

Lebanon 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 26.2 in Lebanon. Mali scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Lebanon: 73).

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

The average high temperature in Bamako is 95°F, compared to None°F in Beirut. Bamako receives around 39.0 in of rainfall per year, while Beirut gets 32.5 in.

What language do they speak in Mali?

The official language in Mali is French. In Lebanon, the official languages are Arabic and French.

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At a Glance

LB ML
Population 5,296,814 20,741,769
Currency Lebanese Pound (LBP) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Arabic, French French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +961 +223
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112