Moving to Madagascar from Palau

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Palau to Madagascar, and you’d need to navigate life in French and Malagasy.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PW
22.2
MG
22.5

Palau performs better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PW
$1,857
MG
$63
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

PW
17.8
MG
1.8

Palau generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Madagascar leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PW
82.8t
MG
0.1t

Madagascar performs significantly better than Palau 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

PW
6.9
MG
0.1

Palau performs 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

PW
1.7%
MG
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PW
$15,800
MG
$1,700

Palau performs better than Madagascar across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

PW
74.6 yrs
MG
68.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PW
11.3
MG
39.0

Palau performs better than Madagascar across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Palau 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.

Palau passport

Palau passport holder visiting Madagascar

Visa on Arrival
Palau passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Madagascar.
Madagascar passport

Madagascar passport holder visiting Palau

Visa on Arrival
Madagascar passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Palau.

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Madagascar has 0.1 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 Madagascar safe for expats?

Palau performs better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Madagascar compared to Palau?

Palau generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Madagascar leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Madagascar, compared to 17.8 in Palau. Madagascar scores 35 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Palau: 65).

What language do they speak in Madagascar?

The official languages in Madagascar are French and Malagasy. In Palau, the official languages are English and Palauan.

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At a Glance

PW MG
Population 21,695 28,172,462
Currency United States Dollar ($) Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Languages English, Palauan French, Malagasy
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +680 +261
Time zones 1 1