Moving to Serbia from Madagascar

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MG
22.5
RS
7.4

Serbia 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
RS
$2,303
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MG
1.8
RS
28.4

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia 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
RS
45.0

Serbia performs significantly better than Madagascar 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
RS
29.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MG
11.3%
RS
5.7%

Serbia 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%
RS
8.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MG
$1,700
RS
$24,500

Serbia 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
RS
74.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MG
39.0
RS
4.8

Serbia 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

Belgrade Rain: 26.9 in/yr (683 mm)
62° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Antananarivo Belgrade
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 45°/33°F (7°/0°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) 71°/53°F (22°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) 79°/59°F (26°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) 53°/39°F (11°/4°C)
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Month Antananarivo Belgrade
Jan 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C) 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C)
Feb 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C) 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C)
Mar 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C) 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C)
Apr 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C) 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C)
May 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C) 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C)
Jun 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C) 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C)
Jul 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C)
Aug 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C) 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C)
Sep 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C) 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C)
Oct 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C)
Nov 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C)
Dec 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C) 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C)

Data: Direction Générale de la Météorologie Direction Générale de la Météorologie, Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Madagascar passport

Madagascar passport holder visiting Serbia

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

Serbia passport holder visiting Madagascar

Visa on Arrival
Serbia 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 Serbia?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Serbia has 29.3 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 Serbia safe for expats?

Serbia performs significantly better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Serbia compared to Madagascar?

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 28.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Serbia, compared to 1.8 in Madagascar. Serbia scores 72 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Madagascar: 35).

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

The average high temperature in Belgrade is 62°F, compared to 76°F in Antananarivo. Belgrade receives around 26.9 in of rainfall per year, while Antananarivo gets 47.2 in.

What language do they speak in Serbia?

The official language in Serbia is Serbian. In Madagascar, the official languages are French and Malagasy.

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At a Glance

MG RS
Population 28,172,462 6,739,471
Currency Malagasy Ariary (MGA) Serbian Dinar (RSD)
Languages French, Malagasy Serbian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +261 +381
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112