Moving to Madagascar from Belize

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Belize to Madagascar, and you’d need to navigate life in French and Malagasy. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Antananarivo averages 76°F vs 88°F in Belmopan, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BZ
17.5
MG
22.5

Belize 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

BZ
$573
MG
$63
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

BZ
10.8
MG
1.8

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belize 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

BZ
21.0
MG
58.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BZ
0.9t
MG
0.1t

Belize generally does better on environment, though Madagascar leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BZ
9.7
MG
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BZ
1.3%
MG
11.3%

Belize 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

BZ
8.3%
MG
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BZ
$12,800
MG
$1,700

Belize 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

BZ
75.8 yrs
MG
68.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BZ
11.2
MG
39.0

Belize performs better than Madagascar across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Belmopan Rain: 79.5 in/yr (2020 mm)
88° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Belmopan Antananarivo
Jan–Mar 85°/64°F (29°/18°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 91°/71°F (33°/21°C) 75°/57°F (24°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) 72°/52°F (22°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/68°F (29°/20°C) 79°/60°F (26°/16°C)
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Month Belmopan Antananarivo
Jan 82°/64°F (28.0°/17.7°C) 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C)
Feb 85°/64°F (29.2°/17.6°C) 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C)
Mar 88°/65°F (31.2°/18.5°C) 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C)
Apr 91°/68°F (32.8°/20.0°C) 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C)
May 93°/71°F (34.1°/21.6°C) 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C)
Jun 90°/73°F (32.3°/22.6°C) 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C)
Jul 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.0°C) 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C)
Aug 90°/71°F (32.0°/21.9°C) 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C)
Sep 89°/72°F (31.8°/22.1°C) 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C)
Oct 87°/70°F (30.8°/21.3°C) 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C)
Nov 85°/68°F (29.2°/20.0°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C)
Dec 82°/66°F (28.0°/18.7°C) 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C)

Data: National Meteorological Service of Belize National Meteorological Service of Belize, Direction Générale de la Météorologie Direction Générale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Belize 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.

Belize passport

Belize passport holder visiting Madagascar

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

Madagascar passport holder visiting Belize

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

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?

Belize performs better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Madagascar compared to Belize?

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Belize leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Madagascar, compared to 10.8 in Belize. Madagascar scores 35 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Belize: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Antananarivo is 76°F, compared to 88°F in Belmopan. Antananarivo receives around 47.2 in of rainfall per year, while Belmopan gets 79.5 in.

What language do they speak in Madagascar?

The official languages in Madagascar are French and Malagasy. In Belize, the official languages are Belizean Creole, English and Spanish.

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At a Glance

BZ MG
Population 412,387 28,172,462
Currency Belize Dollar (BZD) Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Languages Belizean Creole, English, Spanish French, Malagasy
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +501 +261
Time zones 1 1