Moving to Madagascar from Bosnia and Herzegovina

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Madagascar, and you’d need to navigate life in French and Malagasy. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Antananarivo averages 76°F vs 62°F in Sarajevo, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Madagascar compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BA
13.7
MG
22.5

Bosnia and Herzegovina 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

BA
$1,989
MG
$63
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

BA
23.2
MG
1.8

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina 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

BA
55.0
MG
58.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BA
6.4t
MG
0.1t

Bosnia and Herzegovina 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

BA
27.1
MG
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BA
2.0%
MG
11.3%

Bosnia and Herzegovina 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

BA
10.4%
MG
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BA
$19,900
MG
$1,700

Bosnia and Herzegovina 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

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BA
5.2
MG
39.0

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Madagascar across all family life metrics.

Data: Indirect Taxation Authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Sarajevo Rain: 37.4 in/yr (950 mm)
62° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Sarajevo Antananarivo
Jan–Mar 45°/30°F (7°/-1°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) 75°/57°F (24°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/56°F (26°/13°C) 72°/52°F (22°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 51°/37°F (11°/3°C) 79°/60°F (26°/16°C)
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Month Sarajevo Antananarivo
Jan 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.9°C) 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C)
Feb 44°/29°F (6.6°/-1.9°C) 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C)
Mar 53°/35°F (11.5°/1.4°C) 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C)
Apr 62°/41°F (16.5°/5.1°C) 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C)
May 71°/48°F (21.4°/9.0°C) 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C)
Jun 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.6°C) 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C)
Jul 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.2°C) 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C)
Aug 83°/58°F (28.3°/14.3°C) 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C)
Sep 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.4°C) 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C)
Oct 63°/44°F (17.3°/6.5°C) 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C)
Nov 51°/37°F (10.6°/2.8°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C)
Dec 40°/29°F (4.3°/-1.7°C) 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C)

Data: Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Direction Générale de la Météorologie Direction Générale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bosnia and Herzegovina 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.

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Madagascar

Visa on Arrival
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Madagascar.
Madagascar passport

Madagascar passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visa Required
Madagascar passport holders need a visa to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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?

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Madagascar compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Madagascar, compared to 23.2 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Madagascar scores 35 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 66).

What's the weather like in Madagascar compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The average high temperature in Antananarivo is 76°F, compared to 62°F in Sarajevo. Antananarivo receives around 47.2 in of rainfall per year, while Sarajevo gets 37.4 in.

What language do they speak in Madagascar?

The official languages in Madagascar are French and Malagasy. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the official languages are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.

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At a Glance

BA MG
Population 3,816,459 28,172,462
Currency Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM) Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Languages Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian French, Malagasy
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +387 +261
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112