Moving to Madagascar from Aruba

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Aruba to Madagascar, and you’d need to navigate life in French and Malagasy.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Madagascar compared to Aruba.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AW
5.1t
MG
0.1t

Madagascar performs significantly better than Aruba across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AW
17.7
MG
0.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

AW
97.0%
MG
20.0%

Aruba performs better than Madagascar across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AW
7.7%
MG
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AW
$41,300
MG
$1,700

Madagascar generally does better on employment & economy, though Aruba leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AW
78.0 yrs
MG
68.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AW
12.1
MG
39.0

Aruba performs better than Madagascar across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministerio di Finansas, Comunicacion, Utilidad y Energia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Aruba and Madagascar. To live, work, or study long-term in Madagascar, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Madagascar's immigration authority.

Madagascar passport

Madagascar passport holder visiting Aruba

Visa Required
Madagascar passport holders need a visa to enter Aruba.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Madagascar?

Connectivity is usually fine (Madagascar: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Madagascar offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

What language do they speak in Madagascar?

The official languages in Madagascar are French and Malagasy. In Aruba, the official languages are Dutch and Papiamento.

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At a Glance

AW MG
Population 122,320 28,172,462
Currency Aruban Florin (AWG) Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Languages Dutch, Papiamento French, Malagasy
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +297 +261
Time zones 1 1