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About Kayes

Kayes, Mali is a warm, bustling river city with a laid-back pace and a strong local character 🌍☀️. For digital nomads, it’s best for those seeking an authentic West African experience, low costs, and a quieter environment. Wi‑Fi and coworking options are limited, so it suits remote workers who are flexible and not overly dependent on fast, reliable internet 💻✨.

Through the year

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0° 10° 20° 30° 40° 50° Jan: 0 mm Feb: 0 mm Mar: 0 mm Apr: 2 mm May: 9 mm Jun: 80 mm Jul: 151 mm Aug: 275 mm Sep: 166 mm Oct: 36 mm Nov: 0 mm Dec: 0 mm Jan: 35°C / 19°C Feb: 37°C / 21°C Mar: 40°C / 25°C Apr: 41°C / 28°C May: 41°C / 29°C Jun: 37°C / 27°C Jul: 31°C / 24°C Aug: 30°C / 23°C Sep: 30°C / 23°C Oct: 33°C / 24°C Nov: 35°C / 21°C Dec: 34°C / 20°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 8.6
Safety 2.4
Digital Nomad Popularity 0.5
Internet Speed 2.8
Weather 1.7
Accommodation Cost 8.9
Female Friendly 2.6
Nomad Friendly 1.4
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Kayes
ItemCost
Coworking Space $88.18 per month
Coffee $0.88 per cup
Beer $1.06 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $3.53 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $26.45 per month
Mobile Plan $17.64 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $44.09 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom) $132.27 per month

Other cities in Mali

Other cities in Mali
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Bamako $2,431 4.0 Compare
2 Sikasso $1,164 3.9 Compare
3 Ségou $1,650 3.9 Compare
4 Koutiala $767 3.6 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Bamako ML Mali $2,431 4.0 Compare
2 Sikasso ML Mali $1,164 3.9 Compare
3 Nema MR Mauritania $1,449 3.1 Compare
4 Labé GN Guinea $1,483 3.6 Compare

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