Moving to Cote d'Ivoire from Mali

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Mali to Cote d'Ivoire.

Living there in 2020
522,146 ↑ 3% vs 2015

people born in Mali live in Cote d'Ivoire · UN DESA

Who's moving to Cote d'Ivoire?

Top countries of origin for Cote d'Ivoire's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Cote d'Ivoire compared to Mali.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ML
20.2
CI
20.6

Mali performs better than Cote d'Ivoire across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ML
$104
CI
$249
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

ML
1.9
CI
1.7

Mali generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

ML
65.0
CI
86.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ML
0.3t
CI
0.6t

Mali performs better than Cote d'Ivoire across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

ML
0.8
CI
1.6
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ML
8.0%
CI
5.1%

Cote d'Ivoire performs significantly better than Mali across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

ML
2.8%
CI
2.3%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

ML
$1,193
CI
$3,050

Cote d'Ivoire performs significantly better than Mali across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

ML
60.7 yrs
CI
62.1 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ML
47.5
CI
44.8

Cote d'Ivoire generally does better on family life, though Mali leads in education spending.

Weather in Cote d'Ivoire vs Mali

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Abidjan Rain: 65.0 in/yr (1652 mm)
94° / 67°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bamako Abidjan
Jan–Mar 97°/68°F (36°/20°C) 99°/63°F (37°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 100°/76°F (38°/25°C) 94°/69°F (35°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) 90°/67°F (32°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 94°/66°F (34°/19°C) 94°/67°F (34°/20°C)
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Month Bamako Abidjan
Jan 92°/63°F (33.4°/17.0°C) 98°/59°F (36.7°/15.1°C)
Feb 98°/68°F (36.4°/19.9°C) 100°/65°F (38.0°/18.5°C)
Mar 101°/73°F (38.5°/22.9°C) 99°/65°F (37.4°/18.2°C)
Apr 103°/77°F (39.6°/25.2°C) 96°/68°F (35.7°/19.8°C)
May 101°/78°F (38.5°/25.4°C) 94°/70°F (34.7°/20.9°C)
Jun 96°/74°F (35.3°/23.6°C) 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C)
Jul 90°/72°F (32.1°/22.2°C) 90°/67°F (32.0°/19.5°C)
Aug 88°/71°F (31.1°/21.8°C) 88°/66°F (31.0°/19.0°C)
Sep 90°/71°F (32.2°/21.6°C) 91°/67°F (33.0°/19.5°C)
Oct 94°/70°F (34.6°/21.3°C) 94°/69°F (34.2°/20.5°C)
Nov 96°/65°F (35.3°/18.4°C) 94°/70°F (34.7°/21.2°C)
Dec 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.8°C) 94°/63°F (34.5°/17.2°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Mali (MALI-METEO) Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Mali (MALI-METEO)

Can you move from Mali to Cote d'Ivoire?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mali and Cote d'Ivoire. To live, work, or study long-term in Cote d'Ivoire, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Cote d'Ivoire's immigration authority.

Mali passport

Mali passport holder visiting Cote d'Ivoire

Visa Free
Mali passport holders can enter Cote d'Ivoire without a visa.
Cote d'Ivoire passport

Cote d'Ivoire passport holder visiting Mali

Visa Free
Cote d'Ivoire passport holders can enter Mali without a visa.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Cote d'Ivoire?

Connectivity is usually fine (Cote d'Ivoire: 1.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Cote d'Ivoire offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Cote d'Ivoire safe for expats?

Mali performs better than Cote d'Ivoire across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Cote d'Ivoire compared to Mali?

Mali generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Cote d'Ivoire leads in health coverage index. There are 1.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Cote d'Ivoire, compared to 1.9 in Mali. Cote d'Ivoire scores 43 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mali: 41).

What's the weather like in Cote d'Ivoire compared to Mali?

The average high temperature in Abidjan is 94°F, compared to 95°F in Bamako. Abidjan receives around 65.0 in of rainfall per year, while Bamako gets 39.0 in.

What language do they speak in Cote d'Ivoire?

Both Mali and Cote d'Ivoire share the same official language: French.

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At a Glance

ML CI
Population 25,198,821 32,711,547
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages French French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +223 +225
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 110