Mali
Bamako
#1 Top 5 cities
Bamako remains the only city with substantial diplomatic, humanitarian, business, healthcare, and international-service infrastructure, but security restrictions and recurring infrastructure disruption sharply limit normal expat life.
Country overview
Population
4Β 227Β 569
Year-round temperatures
Day: 32°C aΕΎ 40°C
Night: 18°C aΕΎ 27°C
Climate
A very hot Sahelian climate brings a long dry season, severe pre-rain heat, dust, and a short but intense rainy season.
Distance to the sea
1000 km
Social atmosphere
4/10
Costs
Housing cost
7/10
Food cost
6/10
Business friendliness
2/10
Safety
2/10
Crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping risk, and possible attacks remain serious; foreign residents require professional security planning and tightly controlled movement.
Natural disaster resilience
4/10
Seasonal heavy rain can cause damaging urban floods, while extreme heat, drought, and dust also disrupt daily life.
Other scores
Other scores
Internet availability
5/10
Internet speed
3/10
Internet stability
3/10
Electricity stability
2/10
Community types
Largest nationality groups
- π«π·French
- π±π§Lebanese
- π¨π³Chinese
- πΊπΈAmericans
Pros / Cons
Pros
- +International environment
- +Airport access
- +Lower living costs
Cons
- βSevere security risk
- βInfrastructure instability
- βUneven neighborhood quality