Moving to Mali from Oklahoma
What to Expect
Considering a move from Oklahoma to Mali? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Oklahoma to Mali, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Bamako averages 95°F vs 71°F in Oklahoma City, making it significantly warmer.
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Who Else Is Making This Move?
What the data shows about people moving from Oklahoma to Mali.
Who's moving to Mali?
Top countries of origin for Mali's foreign-born residents.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Mali compared to Oklahoma.
How's the healthcare?
share of adults with obesity
Mali performs significantly better than Oklahoma across all health & wellbeing metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Oklahoma performs better than Mali across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Oklahoma generally does better on employment & economy, though Mali leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
Oklahoma performs better than Mali across all family life metrics.
Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Oklahoma City | Bamako |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 55°/33°F (13°/0°C) | 97°/68°F (36°/20°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 80°/58°F (26°/14°C) | 100°/76°F (38°/25°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 90°/69°F (32°/20°C) | 89°/71°F (32°/22°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 60°/39°F (16°/4°C) | 94°/66°F (34°/19°C) |
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| Month | Oklahoma City | Bamako |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.5°C) | 92°/63°F (33.4°/17.0°C) |
| Feb | 53°/31°F (11.9°/-0.6°C) | 98°/68°F (36.4°/19.9°C) |
| Mar | 62°/39°F (16.6°/4.0°C) | 101°/73°F (38.5°/22.9°C) |
| Apr | 71°/48°F (21.5°/9.1°C) | 103°/77°F (39.6°/25.2°C) |
| May | 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.7°C) | 101°/78°F (38.5°/25.4°C) |
| Jun | 88°/67°F (30.9°/19.4°C) | 96°/74°F (35.3°/23.6°C) |
| Jul | 93°/72°F (34.0°/22.2°C) | 90°/72°F (32.1°/22.2°C) |
| Aug | 92°/71°F (33.6°/21.5°C) | 88°/71°F (31.1°/21.8°C) |
| Sep | 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.1°C) | 90°/71°F (32.2°/21.6°C) |
| Oct | 72°/50°F (22.4°/10.1°C) | 94°/70°F (34.6°/21.3°C) |
| Nov | 60°/39°F (15.6°/3.9°C) | 96°/65°F (35.3°/18.4°C) |
| Dec | 49°/29°F (9.7°/-1.6°C) | 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.8°C) |
Data:
National Weather Service,
Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Mali (MALI-METEO)
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States and Mali. To live, work, or study long-term in Mali, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Mali's immigration authority.
United States passport holder visiting Mali
Visa Required
Mali passport holder visiting United States
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Mali?
From major Mali cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Oklahoma and Mali are what actually decide it long-term.
How is healthcare in Mali compared to Oklahoma?
Mali performs significantly better than Oklahoma across all health & wellbeing metrics.
What's the weather like in Mali compared to Oklahoma?
The average high temperature in Bamako is 95°F, compared to 71°F in Oklahoma City. Bamako receives around 39.0 in of rainfall per year, while Oklahoma City gets 32.4 in.
What language do they speak in Mali?
The official language in Mali is French. In Oklahoma, the official language is English.
