Moving to Tunisia from Mali

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Mali to Tunisia — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Mali to Tunisia, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Tunis averages 74°F vs 95°F in Bamako, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Mali to Tunisia, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
1,058 ↑ 6% vs 2015

people born in Mali live in Tunisia · UN DESA

Who's moving to Tunisia?

Top countries of origin for Tunisia's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Mali and Tunisia stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

ML
20.2
TN
16.3

Tunisia 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
TN
$1,112
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

ML
1.9
TN
12.9

Tunisia 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
TN
55.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

ML
0.3t
TN
2.6t

Mali generally does better on environment, though Tunisia 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
TN
13.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

ML
8.0%
TN
98.1%

Tunisia 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%
TN
15.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

ML
$2,500
TN
$12,300

Tunisia 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
TN
76.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

ML
60.6
TN
11.9

Tunisia 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

Tunis Rain: 18.3 in/yr (466 mm)
74° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bamako Tunis
Jan–Mar 97°/68°F (36°/20°C) 62°/46°F (17°/8°C)
Apr–Jun 100°/76°F (38°/25°C) 77°/57°F (25°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) 89°/68°F (32°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 94°/66°F (34°/19°C) 69°/53°F (21°/12°C)
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Month Bamako Tunis
Jan 92°/63°F (33.4°/17.0°C) 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C)
Feb 98°/68°F (36.4°/19.9°C) 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C)
Mar 101°/73°F (38.5°/22.9°C) 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C)
Apr 103°/77°F (39.6°/25.2°C) 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C)
May 101°/78°F (38.5°/25.4°C) 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C)
Jun 96°/74°F (35.3°/23.6°C) 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C)
Jul 90°/72°F (32.1°/22.2°C) 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C)
Aug 88°/71°F (31.1°/21.8°C) 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C)
Sep 90°/71°F (32.2°/21.6°C) 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C)
Oct 94°/70°F (34.6°/21.3°C) 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C)
Nov 96°/65°F (35.3°/18.4°C) 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C)
Dec 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.8°C) 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°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 Tunisia. To live, work, or study long-term in Tunisia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Tunisia's immigration authority.

Mali passport

Mali passport holder visiting Tunisia

Visa Free
Mali passport holders can enter Tunisia without a visa.
Tunisia passport

Tunisia passport holder visiting Mali

Visa Free
Tunisia passport holders can enter Mali without a visa.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Tunisia?

With 13.7 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Tunisia can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Mali and Tunisia.

Is Tunisia safe for expats?

Tunisia performs significantly better than Mali across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Tunisia compared to Mali?

Tunisia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Mali leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 12.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Tunisia, compared to 1.9 in Mali. Tunisia scores 67 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Mali: 41).

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

The average high temperature in Tunis is 74°F, compared to 95°F in Bamako. Tunis receives around 18.3 in of rainfall per year, while Bamako gets 39.0 in.

What language do they speak in Tunisia?

The official language in Tunisia is Arabic. In Mali, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

ML TN
Population 20,741,769 11,896,972
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Tunisian Dinar (TND)
Languages French Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +223 +216
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 197