Moving to Brazil from Madagascar

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Madagascar to Brazil, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
44 ↑ 5% vs 2015

people born in Madagascar live in Brazil · UN DESA

Who's moving to Brazil?

Top countries of origin for Brazil's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Madagascar to Brazil.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MG
22.5
BR
15.7

Brazil 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
BR
$2,070
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MG
1.8
BR
21.4

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Brazil 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
BR
23.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MG
0.1t
BR
2.3t

Madagascar generally does better on environment, though Brazil 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
BR
21.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MG
11.3%
BR
1.5%

Brazil 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%
BR
8.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MG
$1,700
BR
$18,600

Madagascar generally does better on employment & economy, though Brazil leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MG
68.2 yrs
BR
75.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MG
39.0
BR
13.3

Brazil 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

Brasilia Rain: 61.1 in/yr (1552 mm)
80° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Antananarivo Brasilia
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 80°/63°F (27°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) 78°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) 80°/58°F (27°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) 80°/64°F (27°/17°C)
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Month Antananarivo Brasilia
Jan 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C) 80°/63°F (26.9°/17.4°C)
Feb 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C) 80°/63°F (26.7°/17.4°C)
Mar 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C) 81°/64°F (27.1°/17.5°C)
Apr 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C) 80°/62°F (26.6°/16.8°C)
May 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C) 78°/59°F (25.7°/15.0°C)
Jun 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C) 77°/56°F (25.2°/13.3°C)
Jul 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) 77°/55°F (25.1°/12.9°C)
Aug 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C) 81°/58°F (27.3°/14.6°C)
Sep 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C) 83°/61°F (28.3°/16.0°C)
Oct 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) 82°/63°F (27.5°/17.4°C)
Nov 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 80°/64°F (26.6°/17.5°C)
Dec 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C) 79°/64°F (26.2°/17.5°C)

Data: Direction Générale de la Météorologie Direction Générale de la Météorologie, Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia Instituto Nacional de Meteorologia

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Madagascar passport

Madagascar passport holder visiting Brazil

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

Brazil passport holder visiting Madagascar

Visa on Arrival
Brazil 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 Brazil?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Brazil has 21.0 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 Brazil safe for expats?

Brazil performs significantly better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Brazil compared to Madagascar?

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Brazil leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 21.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Brazil, compared to 1.8 in Madagascar. Brazil scores 80 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Madagascar: 35).

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

The average high temperature in Brasilia is 80°F, compared to 76°F in Antananarivo. Brasilia receives around 61.1 in of rainfall per year, while Antananarivo gets 47.2 in.

What language do they speak in Brazil?

The official language in Brazil is Portuguese. In Madagascar, the official languages are French and Malagasy.

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At a Glance

MG BR
Population 28,172,462 217,240,060
Currency Malagasy Ariary (MGA) Brazilian Real (R$)
Languages French, Malagasy Portuguese
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +261 +55
Time zones 1 4
Emergency number 190