Moving to Madagascar from San Marino

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Madagascar compared to San Marino.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SM
5.9
MG
22.5

San Marino 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

SM
$5,231
MG
$63
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2014

affects wait times and access to care

SM
60.2
MG
1.8

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SM
36.2
MG
0.1
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

SM
75.0%
MG
20.0%

San Marino 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

SM
8.1%
MG
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SM
$61,600
MG
$1,700

San Marino 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

SM
83.9 yrs
MG
68.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SM
6.5
MG
39.0

San Marino 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 San Marino 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.

San Marino passport

San Marino passport holder visiting Madagascar

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

Madagascar passport holder visiting San Marino

Visa Required
Madagascar passport holders need a visa to enter San Marino.

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?

Is Madagascar safe for expats?

San Marino performs better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Madagascar compared to San Marino?

San Marino 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 60.2 in San Marino. Madagascar scores 35 on the WHO universal health coverage index (San Marino: 77).

What language do they speak in Madagascar?

The official languages in Madagascar are French and Malagasy. In San Marino, the official language is Italian.

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At a Glance

SM MG
Population 34,682 28,172,462
Currency Euro (€) Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Languages Italian French, Malagasy
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +378 +261
Time zones 1 1