Moving to Georgia from Madagascar

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Madagascar to Georgia, and you’d need to navigate life in Georgian.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Georgia compared to Madagascar.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MG
22.5
GE
12.7

Georgia 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
GE
$1,679
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MG
1.8
GE
56.1

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia 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
GE
69.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MG
0.1t
GE
3.6t

Madagascar performs better than Georgia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MG
0.1
GE
28.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MG
11.3%
GE
5.2%

Georgia 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%
GE
11.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MG
$1,700
GE
$22,200

Madagascar generally does better on employment & economy, though Georgia 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
GE
77.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MG
39.0
GE
14.8

Georgia 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

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Antananarivo Tbilisi
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 Antananarivo Tbilisi
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 Madagascar and Georgia. To live, work, or study long-term in Georgia, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Georgia's immigration authority.

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.
Georgia passport

Georgia passport holder visiting Madagascar

Visa on Arrival
Georgia 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 Georgia?

Connectivity is usually fine (Georgia: 28.7 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Georgia offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Georgia safe for expats?

Georgia performs significantly better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Georgia compared to Madagascar?

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Georgia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 56.1 doctors per 10,000 people in Georgia, compared to 1.8 in Madagascar. Georgia scores 68 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Madagascar: 35).

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

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

What language do they speak in Georgia?

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

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At a Glance

MG GE
Population 28,172,462 4,935,518
Currency Malagasy Ariary (MGA) Georgian Lari (GEL)
Languages French, Malagasy Georgian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +261 +995
Time zones 1 1