Moving to Madagascar from Grenada

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Grenada to Madagascar, and you’d need to navigate life in French and Malagasy. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GD
6.4
MG
22.5

Grenada 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

GD
$880
MG
$63
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2018

affects wait times and access to care

GD
13.1
MG
1.8

Grenada 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

GD
30.0
MG
58.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GD
1.5t
MG
0.1t

Grenada 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

GD
18.8
MG
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GD
7.0%
MG
11.3%

Grenada 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

GD
24.0%
MG
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GD
$15,900
MG
$1,700

Grenada 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

GD
75.7 yrs
MG
68.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GD
9.4
MG
39.0

Grenada performs better than Madagascar across all family life metrics.

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Grenada 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.

Grenada passport

Grenada passport holder visiting Madagascar

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

Madagascar passport holder visiting Grenada

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

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?

With 0.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Madagascar can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Grenada and Madagascar.

Is Madagascar safe for expats?

Grenada performs better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Madagascar compared to Grenada?

Grenada 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 13.1 in Grenada. Madagascar scores 35 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Grenada: 70).

What language do they speak in Madagascar?

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

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At a Glance

GD MG
Population 113,949 28,172,462
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Languages English French, Malagasy
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1473 +261
Time zones 1 1