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Bafoulabe, Mali

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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)
$502
Retiree Score
32.0
Safety Index
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Healthcare
1 facilities

This dusty town in western Mali offers little beyond a small regional airport. The airstrip itself is a modest 900 meters long, serving the surrounding Kayes Region from an elevation of 380 feet. Bureaucracy is a persistent headache, with the nearest VOR-DME navigation aid located over 50 miles away. For the average expat, Bafoulabé provides few draws beyond a quiet life on the Senegal River. This town is best suited for those seeking an off-the-grid existence, far from the crowds and chaos of Mali's larger cities.

Can I afford Bafoulabe?

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Bafoulabe

You could save

2,498/mo

Savings Rate83%

Monthly Costs

Rent (Mali Average Adjusted)$175
Living (Country Average Adjusted)$327

Attractiveness Scores

FIRE Score
(i)
83/100
Retiree Score
(i)
32/100
Lifestyle Score
(i)
26/100
💻Nomad Score
(i)
50/100
Meets Mali Digital Nomad Visa Income Rule.
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Safety
1
Healthcare
20
Walkability
5
Nomad

Grocery Basket

Milk (1L) *$2
Bread (loaf) *$1
Eggs (12) $1
Rice (1kg) *$1
Chicken (1kg) *$17

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Eating Out

Meal (Inexpensive) *$4
Meal (Mid-range) *$6
Cappuccino *$1
Water (0.33L) *$0

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo) *$31
Mobile Plan (mo) *$5
Gym (mo) *$9
Cinema Ticket *$3

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Housing

1BR Center (mo) *$70
1BR Outside (mo) *$32
3BR Center (mo) *$162
3BR Outside (mo) *$120

* Estimated based on regional averages.

🧳 Expat Life

English Proficiency
low
Expat Community
small
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🌐 Infrastructure & Lifestyle

Avg Internet
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Temperature
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Annual Rainfall
965 mm
Coworking Spaces
—
Best Months to Visit
May, Jun, Jul, Aug

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Bafoulabe has a population of approximately 25,000 people.

The nearest airport to Bafoulabe is BKO, approximately 344km away.

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