Moving to Mali from Oregon

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Oregon to Mali, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Bamako averages 95°F vs 64°F in Salem, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Oregon to Mali.

Living there in 2020
1,666 ↑ 17% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Mali · UN DESA

Who's moving to Mali?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Mali compared to Oregon.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

OR
31.9%
ML
8.6%

Mali performs significantly better than Oregon across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

OR
91.8%
ML
34.0%

Oregon performs better than Mali across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

OR
5.1%
ML
3.0%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

OR
$61,622
ML
$2,500

Oregon generally does better on employment & economy, though Mali leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

OR
78.8 yrs
ML
62.4 yrs

Oregon 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.

Salem Rain: 39.7 in/yr (1008 mm)
64° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Salem Bamako
Jan–Mar 52°/36°F (11°/2°C) 97°/68°F (36°/20°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/45°F (20°/7°C) 100°/76°F (38°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 80°/51°F (27°/11°C) 89°/71°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 54°/38°F (12°/3°C) 94°/66°F (34°/19°C)
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Month Salem Bamako
Jan 48°/35°F (8.7°/1.5°C) 92°/63°F (33.4°/17.0°C)
Feb 52°/35°F (10.9°/1.4°C) 98°/68°F (36.4°/19.9°C)
Mar 56°/37°F (13.6°/2.9°C) 101°/73°F (38.5°/22.9°C)
Apr 61°/40°F (16.2°/4.2°C) 103°/77°F (39.6°/25.2°C)
May 68°/45°F (19.9°/7.1°C) 101°/78°F (38.5°/25.4°C)
Jun 74°/49°F (23.3°/9.6°C) 96°/74°F (35.3°/23.6°C)
Jul 82°/53°F (27.8°/11.7°C) 90°/72°F (32.1°/22.2°C)
Aug 82°/53°F (28.0°/11.6°C) 88°/71°F (31.1°/21.8°C)
Sep 77°/48°F (24.9°/9.1°C) 90°/71°F (32.2°/21.6°C)
Oct 64°/42°F (17.8°/5.7°C) 94°/70°F (34.6°/21.3°C)
Nov 53°/38°F (11.4°/3.6°C) 96°/65°F (35.3°/18.4°C)
Dec 46°/34°F (7.9°/1.1°C) 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.8°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, 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 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

United States passport holder visiting Mali

Visa Required
United States passport holders need a visa to enter Mali.
Mali passport

Mali passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Mali passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

From major Mali cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Oregon and Mali are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Mali compared to Oregon?

Mali performs significantly better than Oregon across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Bamako is 95°F, compared to 64°F in Salem. Bamako receives around 39.0 in of rainfall per year, while Salem gets 39.7 in.

What language do they speak in Mali?

The official language in Mali is French. In Oregon, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

ML
Population 3,831,074 20,741,769
Currency United States Dollar ($) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages English French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +223
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911