Moving to Mali from Oman

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What to Expect

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Mali compared to Oman.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

OM
11.0
ML
20.2

Oman performs better than Mali across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

OM
$1,444
ML
$104
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

OM
20.6
ML
1.9

Mali generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Oman 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

OM
104.0
ML
65.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

OM
18.7t
ML
0.3t

Mali performs significantly better than Oman 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

OM
10.9
ML
0.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

OM
116.7%
ML
8.0%

Oman 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

OM
1.5%
ML
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

OM
$40,000
ML
$2,500

Oman performs better than Mali across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

OM
76.9 yrs
ML
62.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

OM
14.4
ML
60.6

Oman performs 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.

Muscat Rain: 3.5 in/yr (90 mm)
91° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

Bamako Rain: 39.0 in/yr (991 mm)
95° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Muscat Bamako
Jan–Mar 81°/65°F (27°/18°C) 97°/68°F (36°/20°C)
Apr–Jun 100°/82°F (38°/28°C) 100°/76°F (38°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 97°/83°F (36°/28°C) 89°/71°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/70°F (31°/21°C) 94°/66°F (34°/19°C)
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Month Muscat Bamako
Jan 77°/62°F (25.1°/16.7°C) 92°/63°F (33.4°/17.0°C)
Feb 80°/64°F (26.4°/17.8°C) 98°/68°F (36.4°/19.9°C)
Mar 85°/69°F (29.5°/20.3°C) 101°/73°F (38.5°/22.9°C)
Apr 94°/76°F (34.7°/24.2°C) 103°/77°F (39.6°/25.2°C)
May 103°/84°F (39.6°/28.7°C) 101°/78°F (38.5°/25.4°C)
Jun 104°/87°F (40.0°/30.3°C) 96°/74°F (35.3°/23.6°C)
Jul 100°/86°F (38.0°/30.1°C) 90°/72°F (32.1°/22.2°C)
Aug 96°/83°F (35.6°/28.2°C) 88°/71°F (31.1°/21.8°C)
Sep 96°/80°F (35.6°/26.8°C) 90°/71°F (32.2°/21.6°C)
Oct 94°/76°F (34.6°/24.2°C) 94°/70°F (34.6°/21.3°C)
Nov 87°/69°F (30.3°/20.8°C) 96°/65°F (35.3°/18.4°C)
Dec 80°/65°F (26.8°/18.3°C) 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.8°C)

Data: Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority Directorate General of Meteorology - Civil Aviation Authority, 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 Oman 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.

Oman passport

Oman passport holder visiting Mali

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

Mali passport holder visiting Oman

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Mali passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Oman.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Mali?

Connectivity is usually fine (Mali: 0.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Mali offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Mali safe for expats?

Oman performs better than Mali across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Mali compared to Oman?

Mali generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Oman leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Mali, compared to 20.6 in Oman. Mali scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Oman: 70).

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

The average high temperature in Bamako is 95°F, compared to 91°F in Muscat. Bamako receives around 39.0 in of rainfall per year, while Muscat gets 3.5 in.

What language do they speak in Mali?

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

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At a Glance

OM ML
Population 3,764,348 20,741,769
Currency Omani Rial (OMR) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Arabic French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +968 +223
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 9999