Moving to Lebanon from Mali

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Lebanon compared to Mali.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ML
20.2
LB
9.7

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

affects wait times and access to care

ML
1.9
LB
26.2

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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ML
0.3t
LB
1.9t

Mali generally does better on environment, though Lebanon 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
LB
7.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ML
8.0%
LB
58.8%

Mali generally does better on infrastructure, though Lebanon leads in broadband per 100 people.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

ML
$2,500
LB
$12,300

Mali generally does better on employment & economy, though Lebanon leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ML
60.6
LB
7.0

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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bamako Beirut
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 Bamako Beirut
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 Mali and Lebanon. To live, work, or study long-term in Lebanon, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Lebanon's immigration authority.

Mali passport

Mali passport holder visiting Lebanon

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

Lebanon passport holder visiting Mali

Visa Required
Lebanon 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 Lebanon?

Connectivity is usually fine (Lebanon: 7.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Lebanon offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Lebanon safe for expats?

Lebanon performs significantly better than Mali across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Lebanon compared to Mali?

Lebanon generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mali leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 26.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Lebanon, compared to 1.9 in Mali. Lebanon scores 73 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mali: 41).

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

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

What language do they speak in Lebanon?

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

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At a Glance

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