Moving to Serbia from Mali

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Mali to Serbia, and you’d need to navigate life in Serbian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Belgrade averages 62°F vs 95°F in Bamako, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Serbia compared to Mali.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ML
20.2
RS
7.4

Serbia 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
RS
$2,303
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ML
1.9
RS
28.4

Mali generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia 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
RS
45.0

Serbia performs significantly better than Mali across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

ML
0.8
RS
29.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ML
8.0%
RS
5.7%

Serbia 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%
RS
8.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ML
$2,500
RS
$24,500

Serbia 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
RS
74.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ML
60.6
RS
4.8

Serbia 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

Belgrade Rain: 26.9 in/yr (683 mm)
62° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bamako Belgrade
Jan–Mar 97°/68°F (36°/20°C) 45°/33°F (7°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 100°/76°F (38°/25°C) 71°/53°F (22°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) 79°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 94°/66°F (34°/19°C) 53°/39°F (11°/4°C)
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Month Bamako Belgrade
Jan 92°/63°F (33.4°/17.0°C) 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C)
Feb 98°/68°F (36.4°/19.9°C) 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C)
Mar 101°/73°F (38.5°/22.9°C) 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C)
Apr 103°/77°F (39.6°/25.2°C) 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C)
May 101°/78°F (38.5°/25.4°C) 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C)
Jun 96°/74°F (35.3°/23.6°C) 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C)
Jul 90°/72°F (32.1°/22.2°C) 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C)
Aug 88°/71°F (31.1°/21.8°C) 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C)
Sep 90°/71°F (32.2°/21.6°C) 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C)
Oct 94°/70°F (34.6°/21.3°C) 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C)
Nov 96°/65°F (35.3°/18.4°C) 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C)
Dec 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.8°C) 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Mali (MALI-METEO) Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Mali (MALI-METEO), Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Mali passport

Mali passport holder visiting Serbia

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

Serbia passport holder visiting Mali

Visa Required
Serbia 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 Serbia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Serbia: 29.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Serbia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Serbia safe for expats?

Serbia performs significantly better than Mali across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Serbia compared to Mali?

Mali generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 28.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Serbia, compared to 1.9 in Mali. Serbia scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mali: 41).

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

The average high temperature in Belgrade is 62°F, compared to 95°F in Bamako. Belgrade receives around 26.9 in of rainfall per year, while Bamako gets 39.0 in.

What language do they speak in Serbia?

The official language in Serbia is Serbian. In Mali, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

ML RS
Population 20,741,769 6,739,471
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Serbian Dinar (RSD)
Languages French Serbian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +223 +381
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112