Moving to Madagascar from Bangladesh

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Bangladesh to Madagascar — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Bangladesh to Madagascar, and you’d need to navigate life in French and Malagasy. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Antananarivo averages 76°F vs 87°F in Dhaka, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bangladesh to Madagascar.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BD
18.6
MG
22.5

Bangladesh performs better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BD
$198
MG
$63
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BD
6.7
MG
1.8

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Madagascar leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BD
66.0
MG
58.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BD
0.7t
MG
0.1t

Madagascar performs significantly better than Bangladesh 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

BD
7.1
MG
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BD
5.7%
MG
11.3%

Bangladesh 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

BD
5.1%
MG
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BD
$8,200
MG
$1,700

Bangladesh generally does better on employment & economy, though Madagascar leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BD
74.7 yrs
MG
68.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BD
30.4
MG
39.0

Bangladesh generally does better on family life, though Madagascar leads in education spending.

Data: National Board of Revenue (NBR), Bangladesh, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Dhaka Rain: 84.8 in/yr (2154 mm)
87° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

Antananarivo Rain: 47.2 in/yr (1198 mm)
76° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Dhaka Antananarivo
Jan–Mar 84°/61°F (29°/16°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) 75°/57°F (24°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/79°F (32°/26°C) 72°/52°F (22°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/67°F (29°/19°C) 79°/60°F (26°/16°C)
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Month Dhaka Antananarivo
Jan 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.7°C) 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C)
Feb 83°/60°F (28.1°/15.5°C) 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C)
Mar 90°/69°F (32.4°/20.3°C) 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C)
Apr 93°/74°F (33.8°/23.6°C) 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C)
May 91°/76°F (32.9°/24.5°C) 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C)
Jun 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.1°C) 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C)
Jul 89°/79°F (31.4°/26.2°C) 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C)
Aug 89°/79°F (31.6°/26.3°C) 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C)
Sep 89°/79°F (31.8°/25.9°C) 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C)
Oct 89°/75°F (31.6°/23.8°C) 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C)
Nov 85°/67°F (29.6°/19.2°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C)
Dec 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.3°C) 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C)

Data: Direction Générale de la Météorologie Direction Générale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bangladesh 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.

Bangladesh passport

Bangladesh passport holder visiting Madagascar

Visa on Arrival
Bangladesh passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Madagascar.
Madagascar passport

Madagascar passport holder visiting Bangladesh

Visa on Arrival
Madagascar passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Bangladesh.

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Madagascar has 0.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Madagascar safe for expats?

Bangladesh performs better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Madagascar compared to Bangladesh?

Bangladesh generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Madagascar leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Madagascar, compared to 6.7 in Bangladesh. Madagascar scores 35 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bangladesh: 52).

What's the weather like in Madagascar compared to Bangladesh?

The average high temperature in Antananarivo is 76°F, compared to 87°F in Dhaka. Antananarivo receives around 47.2 in of rainfall per year, while Dhaka gets 84.8 in.

What language do they speak in Madagascar?

The official languages in Madagascar are French and Malagasy. In Bangladesh, the official language is Bengali.

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At a Glance

BD MG
Population 165,650,475 28,172,462
Currency Bangladeshi Taka (BDT) Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Languages Bengali French, Malagasy
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +880 +261
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 999