Moving to Bosnia and Herzegovina from Madagascar

moving to

What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Madagascar to Bosnia and Herzegovina — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

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

Get free moving quotes to Bosnia and Herzegovina

We've teamed up with a vetted network of international movers to help MyLifeElsewhere readers plan their move with confidence. Tell us about your move and get up to 5 free, no-obligation quotes in under 2 minutes.

  • ✅ Up to 5 quotes from screened movers
  • ✅ Licensed and insured providers only
  • ✅ 100% free — you choose who contacts you

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Madagascar to Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MG
22.5
BA
13.7

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

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

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

affects wait times and access to care

MG
1.8
BA
23.2

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

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

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MG
0.1t
BA
6.4t

Madagascar generally does better on environment, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

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

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MG
11.3%
BA
2.0%

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs significantly 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

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

a broad measure of economic output per person

MG
$1,700
BA
$19,900

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

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MG
39.0
BA
5.2

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

Data: General Direction of Taxes, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

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

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Madagascar and Bosnia and Herzegovina. To live, work, or study long-term in Bosnia and Herzegovina, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Bosnia and Herzegovina's immigration authority.

Madagascar passport

Madagascar passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Bosnia and Herzegovina has 27.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Bosnia and Herzegovina safe for expats?

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

How is healthcare in Bosnia and Herzegovina compared to Madagascar?

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

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

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

What language do they speak in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

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

Share this

At a Glance

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