Moving to Israel from Mali

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mali to Israel, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic and Hebrew. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Jerusalem averages 72°F vs 95°F in Bamako, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Israel compared to Mali.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ML
20.2
IL
4.2

Israel performs significantly better than Mali across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

ML
$104
IL
$4,033
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ML
1.9
IL
37.1

Mali generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Israel 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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ML
0.3t
IL
5.8t

Mali generally does better on environment, though Israel leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

ML
0.8
IL
29.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ML
8.0%
IL
132.0%

Israel 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

ML
3.0%
IL
3.4%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ML
$2,500
IL
$48,300

Israel 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

ML
62.4 yrs
IL
83.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ML
60.6
IL
3.6

Israel performs significantly better than Mali across all family life metrics.

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

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Jerusalem Rain: 21.1 in/yr (537 mm)
72° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bamako Jerusalem
Jan–Mar 97°/68°F (36°/20°C) 58°/46°F (15°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 100°/76°F (38°/25°C) 78°/60°F (25°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) 85°/67°F (29°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 94°/66°F (34°/19°C) 68°/55°F (20°/13°C)
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Month Bamako Jerusalem
Jan 92°/63°F (33.4°/17.0°C) 55°/44°F (12.8°/6.9°C)
Feb 98°/68°F (36.4°/19.9°C) 57°/45°F (13.8°/7.1°C)
Mar 101°/73°F (38.5°/22.9°C) 63°/49°F (17.0°/9.2°C)
Apr 103°/77°F (39.6°/25.2°C) 71°/54°F (21.5°/12.1°C)
May 101°/78°F (38.5°/25.4°C) 79°/61°F (25.9°/16.0°C)
Jun 96°/74°F (35.3°/23.6°C) 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.2°C)
Jul 90°/72°F (32.1°/22.2°C) 86°/68°F (30.0°/20.2°C)
Aug 88°/71°F (31.1°/21.8°C) 86°/68°F (29.9°/20.0°C)
Sep 90°/71°F (32.2°/21.6°C) 83°/66°F (28.4°/18.7°C)
Oct 94°/70°F (34.6°/21.3°C) 78°/62°F (25.3°/16.8°C)
Nov 96°/65°F (35.3°/18.4°C) 68°/55°F (19.9°/12.8°C)
Dec 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.8°C) 59°/48°F (15.2°/9.0°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Mali (MALI-METEO) Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Mali (MALI-METEO), Israel Meteorological Service Israel Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Mali passport

Mali passport holder visiting Israel

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

Israel passport holder visiting Mali

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Israel?

Connectivity is usually fine (Israel: 29.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Israel offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Israel safe for expats?

Israel performs significantly better than Mali across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Israel compared to Mali?

Mali generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Israel leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 37.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Israel, compared to 1.9 in Mali. Israel scores 85 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mali: 41).

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

The average high temperature in Jerusalem is 72°F, compared to 95°F in Bamako. Jerusalem receives around 21.1 in of rainfall per year, while Bamako gets 39.0 in.

What language do they speak in Israel?

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

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At a Glance

ML IL
Population 20,741,769 8,914,885
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Israeli New Sheqel (₪)
Languages French Arabic, Hebrew
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +223 +972
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 100