Moving to Trinidad and Tobago from Madagascar

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Madagascar to Trinidad and Tobago, and you’d need to navigate life in English. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Port Of Spain averages 89°F vs 76°F in Antananarivo, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Madagascar.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MG
22.5
TT
5.0

Trinidad and Tobago 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
TT
$2,244
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

MG
1.8
TT
41.9

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Trinidad and Tobago 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
TT
20.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MG
0.1t
TT
19.6t

Madagascar generally does better on environment, though Trinidad and Tobago 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
TT
25.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MG
11.3%
TT
20.3%

Trinidad and Tobago generally does better on infrastructure, though Madagascar leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MG
3.1%
TT
4.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MG
$1,700
TT
$28,500

Madagascar generally does better on employment & economy, though Trinidad and Tobago 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
TT
75.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MG
39.0
TT
15.8

Trinidad and Tobago 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

Port Of Spain Rain: 55.4 in/yr (1408 mm)
89° / 72°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Antananarivo Port Of Spain
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 89°/68°F (32°/20°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) 91°/73°F (33°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) 89°/73°F (32°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
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Month Antananarivo Port Of Spain
Jan 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C) 88°/68°F (31.0°/20.0°C)
Feb 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C) 89°/68°F (31.5°/20.2°C)
Mar 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C) 90°/69°F (32.3°/20.7°C)
Apr 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C) 91°/72°F (33.0°/22.0°C)
May 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C) 92°/73°F (33.1°/23.0°C)
Jun 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C) 89°/74°F (31.5°/23.3°C)
Jul 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) 88°/73°F (31.3°/23.0°C)
Aug 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C) 89°/73°F (31.7°/23.0°C)
Sep 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C) 90°/74°F (32.2°/23.1°C)
Oct 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) 90°/73°F (32.2°/22.6°C)
Nov 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 89°/72°F (31.5°/22.3°C)
Dec 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C) 88°/70°F (31.1°/21.0°C)

Data: Direction Générale de la Météorologie Direction Générale de la Météorologie, Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service Trinidad and Tobago Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Madagascar passport

Madagascar passport holder visiting Trinidad and Tobago

Visa Required
Madagascar passport holders need a visa to enter Trinidad and Tobago.
Trinidad and Tobago passport

Trinidad and Tobago passport holder visiting Madagascar

Visa on Arrival
Trinidad and Tobago 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 Trinidad and Tobago?

Connectivity is usually fine (Trinidad and Tobago: 25.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Trinidad and Tobago offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Trinidad and Tobago safe for expats?

Trinidad and Tobago performs significantly better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Madagascar?

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Trinidad and Tobago leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 41.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Trinidad and Tobago, compared to 1.8 in Madagascar. Trinidad and Tobago scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Madagascar: 35).

What's the weather like in Trinidad and Tobago compared to Madagascar?

The average high temperature in Port Of Spain is 89°F, compared to 76°F in Antananarivo. Port Of Spain receives around 55.4 in of rainfall per year, while Antananarivo gets 47.2 in.

What language do they speak in Trinidad and Tobago?

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

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At a Glance

MG TT
Population 28,172,462 1,405,646
Currency Malagasy Ariary (MGA) Trinidad and Tobago Dollar (TTD)
Languages French, Malagasy English
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +261 +1868
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 990