Moving to Madagascar from Bolivia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bolivia 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 Bolivia.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BO
17.6
MG
22.5

Bolivia 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

BO
$756
MG
$63
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

BO
12.7
MG
1.8

Bolivia 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

BO
54.0
MG
58.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BO
2.3t
MG
0.1t

Bolivia 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

BO
10.9
MG
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BO
1.2%
MG
11.3%

Bolivia 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

BO
3.1%
MG
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BO
$9,700
MG
$1,700

Bolivia 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

BO
72.5 yrs
MG
68.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BO
22.3
MG
39.0

Bolivia performs better than Madagascar across all family life metrics.

Data: Autoridad de Impugnación Tributaria (AIT), Bolivia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bolivia 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.

Bolivia passport

Bolivia passport holder visiting Madagascar

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

Madagascar passport holder visiting Bolivia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Madagascar passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Bolivia.

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?

Is Madagascar safe for expats?

Bolivia performs better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Madagascar compared to Bolivia?

Bolivia 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 12.7 in Bolivia. Madagascar scores 35 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bolivia: 65).

What language do they speak in Madagascar?

The official languages in Madagascar are French and Malagasy. In Bolivia, the official languages are Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish.

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At a Glance

BO MG
Population 12,054,379 28,172,462
Currency Bolivian Boliviano (BOB) Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Languages Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish French, Malagasy
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +591 +261
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110