Moving to Madagascar from Georgia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Georgia 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 Georgia.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GE
12.7
MG
22.5

Georgia 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

GE
$1,679
MG
$63
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2023

affects wait times and access to care

GE
56.4
MG
1.7

Georgia 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

GE
69.0
MG
58.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GE
3.5t
MG
0.1t

Madagascar performs significantly better than Georgia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

GE
30.4
MG
0.1
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GE
4.2%
MG
11.3%

Georgia performs better than Madagascar across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

GE
12.1%
MG
3.0%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

GE
$9,692
MG
$599

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

GE
74.7 yrs
MG
63.8 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GE
7.5
MG
43.0

Georgia performs better than Madagascar across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), Georgia Department of Revenue (2016), General Direction of Taxes (2016). How we calculate this

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tbilisi Rain: 19.5 in/yr (496 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tbilisi Antananarivo
Jan–Mar — 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun — 75°/57°F (24°/14°C)
Jul–Sep — 72°/52°F (22°/11°C)
Oct–Dec — 79°/60°F (26°/16°C)
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Month Tbilisi Antananarivo
Jan — 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C)
Feb — 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C)
Mar — 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C)
Apr — 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C)
May — 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C)
Jun — 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C)
Jul — 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C)
Aug — 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C)
Sep — 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C)
Oct — 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C)
Nov — 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C)
Dec — 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C)

Data: Direction Générale de la Météorologie Direction Générale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Georgia 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.

Georgia passport

Georgia passport holder visiting Madagascar

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

Madagascar passport holder visiting Georgia

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

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?

Georgia performs better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Madagascar compared to Georgia?

Georgia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Madagascar leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Madagascar, compared to 56.4 in Georgia. Madagascar scores 35 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Georgia: 68).

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

The average high temperature in Antananarivo is 76°F, compared to None°F in Tbilisi. Antananarivo receives around 47.2 in of rainfall per year, while Tbilisi gets 19.5 in.

What language do they speak in Madagascar?

The official languages in Madagascar are French and Malagasy. In Georgia, the official language is Georgian.

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At a Glance

GE MG
Population 3,935,766 32,740,678
Currency Georgian Lari (GEL) Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Languages Georgian French, Malagasy
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +995 +261
Time zones 1 1