Moving to Peru from Mali

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mali to Peru, and you’d need to navigate life in Aymara, Quechua and Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Lima 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 Peru compared to Mali.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ML
20.2
PE
12.7

Peru 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
PE
$956
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ML
1.9
PE
16.2

Peru 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
PE
26.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ML
0.3t
PE
2.0t

Mali generally does better on environment, though Peru 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
PE
9.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ML
8.0%
PE
7.2%

Peru performs significantly better than Mali across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

ML
3.0%
PE
4.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ML
$2,500
PE
$15,100

Peru 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
PE
68.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ML
60.6
PE
10.8

Peru 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

Lima Rain: 0.5 in/yr (13 mm)
72° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bamako Lima
Jan–Mar 97°/68°F (36°/20°C) 79°/67°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 100°/76°F (38°/25°C) 71°/62°F (22°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) 66°/58°F (19°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 94°/66°F (34°/19°C) 71°/62°F (22°/16°C)
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Month Bamako Lima
Jan 92°/63°F (33.4°/17.0°C) 78°/66°F (25.8°/19.1°C)
Feb 98°/68°F (36.4°/19.9°C) 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.4°C)
Mar 101°/73°F (38.5°/22.9°C) 79°/67°F (26.0°/19.2°C)
Apr 103°/77°F (39.6°/25.2°C) 76°/64°F (24.3°/17.6°C)
May 101°/78°F (38.5°/25.4°C) 71°/61°F (21.7°/16.1°C)
Jun 96°/74°F (35.3°/23.6°C) 67°/60°F (19.7°/15.3°C)
Jul 90°/72°F (32.1°/22.2°C) 66°/59°F (18.7°/15.0°C)
Aug 88°/71°F (31.1°/21.8°C) 65°/58°F (18.4°/14.6°C)
Sep 90°/71°F (32.2°/21.6°C) 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C)
Oct 94°/70°F (34.6°/21.3°C) 68°/59°F (19.9°/15.2°C)
Nov 96°/65°F (35.3°/18.4°C) 71°/62°F (21.9°/16.4°C)
Dec 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.8°C) 75°/64°F (23.9°/17.7°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Mali (MALI-METEO) Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Mali (MALI-METEO), Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Mali passport

Mali passport holder visiting Peru

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

Peru passport holder visiting Mali

Visa Required
Peru 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 Peru?

Connectivity is usually fine (Peru: 9.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Peru offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Peru safe for expats?

Peru performs significantly better than Mali across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Peru compared to Mali?

Peru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mali leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 16.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Peru, compared to 1.9 in Mali. Peru scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mali: 41).

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

The average high temperature in Lima is 72°F, compared to 95°F in Bamako. Lima receives around 0.5 in of rainfall per year, while Bamako gets 39.0 in.

What language do they speak in Peru?

The official languages in Peru are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish. In Mali, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

ML PE
Population 20,741,769 32,275,736
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN)
Languages French Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +223 +51
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 105