Moving to Madagascar from Montserrat

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Montserrat to Madagascar, and you’d need to navigate life in French and Malagasy. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Madagascar compared to Montserrat.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MS
72.6
MG
0.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2024

share of households with internet

MS
56.2%
MG
18.7%

Montserrat performs better than Madagascar across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MS
5.6%
MG
3.0%

Madagascar performs significantly better than Montserrat across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2024

average years of life at birth

MS
75.7 yrs
MG
63.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MS
10.4
MG
43.0

Montserrat performs better than Madagascar across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2023–2025), The World Factbook (2017–2022), United Nations SDG Indicators (2022). How we calculate this

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Madagascar passport

Madagascar passport holder visiting Montserrat

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Madagascar passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Montserrat.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Madagascar?

Connectivity is usually fine (Madagascar: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Madagascar offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

What language do they speak in Madagascar?

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

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At a Glance

MS MG
Population 5,440 32,740,678
Currency East Caribbean Dollar (EC$) Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Languages English French, Malagasy
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +1664 +261
Time zones 1 1