Moving to Madagascar from Colorado

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Colorado to Madagascar, and you’d need to navigate life in French and Malagasy. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Antananarivo averages 76°F vs 65°F in Denver, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

CO
26.3%
MG
5.3%

Madagascar performs significantly better than Colorado across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

CO
92.9%
MG
20.0%

Colorado performs better than Madagascar across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

CO
3.6%
MG
3.1%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

CO
$74,650
MG
$1,700

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

CO
78.3 yrs
MG
68.2 yrs

Colorado performs better than Madagascar across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Denver Rain: 14.3 in/yr (363 mm)
65° / 36°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Denver Antananarivo
Jan–Mar 48°/21°F (9°/-6°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/43°F (22°/6°C) 75°/57°F (24°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 85°/55°F (29°/13°C) 72°/52°F (22°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 53°/26°F (12°/-3°C) 79°/60°F (26°/16°C)
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Month Denver Antananarivo
Jan 44°/17°F (6.7°/-8.1°C) 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C)
Feb 46°/19°F (7.9°/-7.3°C) 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C)
Mar 54°/26°F (12.4°/-3.1°C) 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C)
Apr 62°/33°F (16.4°/0.7°C) 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C)
May 71°/43°F (21.9°/5.9°C) 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C)
Jun 82°/52°F (28.0°/11.3°C) 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C)
Jul 89°/59°F (31.9°/14.9°C) 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C)
Aug 87°/58°F (30.7°/14.4°C) 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C)
Sep 78°/48°F (25.8°/9.1°C) 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C)
Oct 65°/37°F (18.5°/2.6°C) 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C)
Nov 52°/24°F (11.2°/-4.2°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C)
Dec 43°/17°F (6.0°/-8.3°C) 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Direction Générale de la Météorologie Direction Générale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Madagascar

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

Madagascar passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Madagascar passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

Working remotely from Madagascar's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in Colorado and Madagascar.

How is healthcare in Madagascar compared to Colorado?

Madagascar performs significantly better than Colorado across all health & wellbeing metrics.

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

The average high temperature in Antananarivo is 76°F, compared to 65°F in Denver. Antananarivo receives around 47.2 in of rainfall per year, while Denver gets 14.3 in.

What language do they speak in Madagascar?

The official languages in Madagascar are French and Malagasy. In Colorado, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

MG
Population 5,029,196 28,172,462
Currency United States Dollar ($) Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Languages English French, Malagasy
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +1 +261
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911