Mali

Sikasso

#2 Top 5 cities

Sikasso is calmer and greener than Bamako, but offers only narrow practical use for most expats.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 30°C aΕΎ 36°C

Night: 19°C aΕΎ 24°C

Climate

Hot tropical inland climate with a somewhat wetter rainy season than the north of the country.

Distance to the sea

760 km

Social atmosphere

5/10

Business friendliness

2/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 3/10
Housing cost 8/10
Food cost 8/10
Internet availability 4/10
Internet speed 3/10
Internet stability 3/10
Electricity stability 3/10

Community types

  • Teachers
  • Long-term expats
  • Small business owners

Largest nationality groups

  • πŸ‡«πŸ‡·French
  • πŸ‡±πŸ‡§Lebanese
  • πŸ‡¨πŸ‡³Chinese

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Quiet atmosphere
  • +Lower living costs
  • +Pleasant atmosphere

Cons

  • βˆ’Smaller expat scene
  • βˆ’Fewer work opportunities
  • βˆ’Less dynamic environment