Moving to Madagascar from Belarus

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Belarus to Madagascar — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Belarus to Madagascar, and you’d need to navigate life in French and Malagasy. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Antananarivo averages 76°F vs 50°F in Minsk, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Belarus and Madagascar stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BY
7.4
MG
22.5

Belarus 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

BY
$2,194
MG
$63
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

BY
44.7
MG
1.8

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belarus leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BY
68.0
MG
58.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BY
5.9t
MG
0.1t

Madagascar performs significantly better than Belarus 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

BY
32.8
MG
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BY
4.7%
MG
11.3%

Belarus 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

BY
3.6%
MG
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BY
$27,700
MG
$1,700

Belarus 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

BY
74.3 yrs
MG
68.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BY
3.3
MG
39.0

Belarus performs better than Madagascar across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry for Taxes and Levies of the Republic of Belarus, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Minsk Rain: 26.7 in/yr (677 mm)
50° / 36°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Minsk Antananarivo
Jan–Mar 29°/18°F (-1°/-8°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 62°/44°F (17°/7°C) 75°/57°F (24°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 68°/51°F (20°/11°C) 72°/52°F (22°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 39°/30°F (4°/-1°C) 79°/60°F (26°/16°C)
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Month Minsk Antananarivo
Jan 24°/14°F (-4.2°/-9.8°C) 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C)
Feb 28°/16°F (-2.5°/-8.9°C) 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C)
Mar 36°/23°F (2.4°/-4.8°C) 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C)
Apr 52°/35°F (10.9°/1.8°C) 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C)
May 65°/46°F (18.4°/7.6°C) 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C)
Jun 70°/52°F (21.3°/11.1°C) 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C)
Jul 72°/55°F (22.3°/12.6°C) 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C)
Aug 71°/53°F (21.7°/11.7°C) 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C)
Sep 62°/46°F (16.5°/7.8°C) 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C)
Oct 50°/38°F (9.9°/3.3°C) 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C)
Nov 38°/30°F (3.1°/-1.3°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C)
Dec 29°/21°F (-1.5°/-6.2°C) 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C)

Data: Republican center for hydrometeorology, control of radioactive contamination and enviromental monitoring Republican center for hydrometeorology, control of radioactive contamination and enviromental monitoring, Direction Générale de la Météorologie Direction Générale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belarus 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.

Belarus passport

Belarus passport holder visiting Madagascar

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

Madagascar passport holder visiting Belarus

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

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?

With 0.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Madagascar can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Belarus and Madagascar.

Is Madagascar safe for expats?

Belarus performs better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Madagascar compared to Belarus?

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belarus leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Madagascar, compared to 44.7 in Belarus. Madagascar scores 35 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Belarus: 79).

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

The average high temperature in Antananarivo is 76°F, compared to 50°F in Minsk. Antananarivo receives around 47.2 in of rainfall per year, while Minsk gets 26.7 in.

What language do they speak in Madagascar?

The official languages in Madagascar are French and Malagasy. In Belarus, the official languages are Belarusian and Russian.

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At a Glance

BY MG
Population 9,413,505 28,172,462
Currency New Belarusian Ruble (BYN) Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Languages Belarusian, Russian French, Malagasy
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +375 +261
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112