Moving to Mali from Uruguay

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Uruguay to Mali, and you’d need to navigate life in French. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Bamako averages 95°F vs 71°F in Montevideo, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
585 ↑ 17% vs 2015

people born in Uruguay 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 Uruguay.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

UY
13.0
ML
20.2

Uruguay 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

UY
$3,135
ML
$104
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

UY
46.3
ML
1.9

Mali generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uruguay 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

UY
16.0
ML
65.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

UY
2.6t
ML
0.3t

Uruguay generally does better on environment, though Mali leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

UY
33.2
ML
0.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

UY
9.8%
ML
8.0%

Uruguay 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

UY
8.3%
ML
3.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

UY
$30,700
ML
$2,500

Uruguay 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

UY
78.4 yrs
ML
62.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

UY
8.3
ML
60.6

Uruguay 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.

Montevideo Rain: 43.3 in/yr (1101 mm)
71° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Montevideo Bamako
Jan–Mar 81°/63°F (27°/17°C) 97°/68°F (36°/20°C)
Apr–Jun 65°/50°F (19°/10°C) 100°/76°F (38°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 61°/46°F (16°/8°C) 89°/71°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) 94°/66°F (34°/19°C)
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Month Montevideo Bamako
Jan 83°/64°F (28.4°/18.0°C) 92°/63°F (33.4°/17.0°C)
Feb 82°/64°F (27.5°/17.9°C) 98°/68°F (36.4°/19.9°C)
Mar 78°/61°F (25.5°/16.2°C) 101°/73°F (38.5°/22.9°C)
Apr 72°/55°F (22.0°/12.9°C) 103°/77°F (39.6°/25.2°C)
May 65°/50°F (18.6°/10.2°C) 101°/78°F (38.5°/25.4°C)
Jun 59°/46°F (15.1°/7.7°C) 96°/74°F (35.3°/23.6°C)
Jul 59°/45°F (15.0°/7.2°C) 90°/72°F (32.1°/22.2°C)
Aug 61°/46°F (16.2°/7.8°C) 88°/71°F (31.1°/21.8°C)
Sep 64°/48°F (18.0°/9.1°C) 90°/71°F (32.2°/21.6°C)
Oct 69°/53°F (20.5°/11.5°C) 94°/70°F (34.6°/21.3°C)
Nov 75°/58°F (23.7°/14.2°C) 96°/65°F (35.3°/18.4°C)
Dec 80°/61°F (26.5°/16.3°C) 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.8°C)

Data: Instituto Uruguayo de Meteorologia Instituto Uruguayo de Meteorologia, 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 Uruguay 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.

Uruguay passport

Uruguay passport holder visiting Mali

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

Mali passport holder visiting Uruguay

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

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?

Uruguay performs better than Mali across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Mali compared to Uruguay?

Mali generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Uruguay leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Mali, compared to 46.3 in Uruguay. Mali scores 41 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Uruguay: 82).

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

The average high temperature in Bamako is 95°F, compared to 71°F in Montevideo. Bamako receives around 39.0 in of rainfall per year, while Montevideo gets 43.3 in.

What language do they speak in Mali?

The official language in Mali is French. In Uruguay, the official language is Spanish.

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At a Glance

UY ML
Population 3,407,213 20,741,769
Currency Uruguayan Peso (UYU) CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA)
Languages Spanish French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +598 +223
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911