Moving to Senegal from Mali
What to Expect
Considering a move from Mali to Senegal? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Mali to Senegal. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Dakar averages 82°F vs 95°F in Bamako, making it significantly cooler.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Mali to Senegal.
Who's moving to Senegal?
Top countries of origin for Senegal's foreign-born residents.
- 53,430
- 46,376
-
3.35,360
Mali
- 30,550
- 15,453
- 14,357
Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Senegal compared to Mali.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Mali performs better than Senegal across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Mali generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Senegal leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Mali performs better than Senegal across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
share of households with internet
Senegal generally does better on infrastructure, though Mali leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
share of people below the poverty line
Senegal generally does better on employment & economy, though Mali leads in poverty rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Senegal 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Bamako | Dakar |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 97°/68°F (36°/20°C) | 77°/64°F (25°/18°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 100°/76°F (38°/25°C) | 79°/70°F (26°/21°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) | 86°/77°F (30°/25°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 94°/66°F (34°/19°C) | 85°/73°F (29°/23°C) |
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| Month | Bamako | Dakar |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 92°/63°F (33.4°/17.0°C) | 77°/64°F (24.9°/17.9°C) |
| Feb | 98°/68°F (36.4°/19.9°C) | 77°/64°F (24.8°/17.8°C) |
| Mar | 101°/73°F (38.5°/22.9°C) | 77°/65°F (25.1°/18.3°C) |
| Apr | 103°/77°F (39.6°/25.2°C) | 76°/66°F (24.7°/19.1°C) |
| May | 101°/78°F (38.5°/25.4°C) | 79°/69°F (25.9°/20.6°C) |
| Jun | 96°/74°F (35.3°/23.6°C) | 83°/74°F (28.5°/23.5°C) |
| Jul | 90°/72°F (32.1°/22.2°C) | 86°/77°F (29.9°/25.0°C) |
| Aug | 88°/71°F (31.1°/21.8°C) | 86°/77°F (30.2°/25.2°C) |
| Sep | 90°/71°F (32.2°/21.6°C) | 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.0°C) |
| Oct | 94°/70°F (34.6°/21.3°C) | 88°/77°F (30.9°/25.2°C) |
| Nov | 96°/65°F (35.3°/18.4°C) | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.2°C) |
| Dec | 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.8°C) | 81°/69°F (27.2°/20.5°C) |
Data:
Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Mali (MALI-METEO),
Agence nationale de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie (ANACIM)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Mali and Senegal. To live, work, or study long-term in Senegal, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Senegal's immigration authority.
Mali passport holder visiting Senegal
Visa Free
Senegal passport holder visiting Mali
Visa FreeData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Senegal?
Connectivity is usually fine (Senegal: 1.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Senegal offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Senegal safe for expats?
Mali performs better than Senegal across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Senegal compared to Mali?
Mali generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Senegal leads in health coverage index. There are 1.3 doctors per 10,000 people in Senegal, compared to 1.9 in Mali. Senegal scores 50 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mali: 41).
What's the weather like in Senegal compared to Mali?
The average high temperature in Dakar is 82°F, compared to 95°F in Bamako. Dakar receives around 14.9 in of rainfall per year, while Bamako gets 39.0 in.
What language do they speak in Senegal?
Both Mali and Senegal share the same official language: French.
