Moving to Madagascar from Senegal
What to Expect
Considering a move from Senegal to Madagascar? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Madagascar compared to Senegal.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Senegal performs better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Senegal leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Madagascar performs significantly better than Senegal across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Senegal generally does better on infrastructure, though Madagascar leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Senegal generally does better on employment & economy, though Madagascar leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Senegal generally does better on family life, though Madagascar leads in literacy rate.
Data: Direction Generale des Impots et des Domaines, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Dakar | Antananarivo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 77°/64°F (25°/18°C) | 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 79°/70°F (26°/21°C) | 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 86°/77°F (30°/25°C) | 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 85°/73°F (29°/23°C) | 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) |
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| Month | Dakar | Antananarivo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 77°/64°F (24.9°/17.9°C) | 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C) |
| Feb | 77°/64°F (24.8°/17.8°C) | 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C) |
| Mar | 77°/65°F (25.1°/18.3°C) | 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C) |
| Apr | 76°/66°F (24.7°/19.1°C) | 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C) |
| May | 79°/69°F (25.9°/20.6°C) | 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C) |
| Jun | 83°/74°F (28.5°/23.5°C) | 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C) |
| Jul | 86°/77°F (29.9°/25.0°C) | 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) |
| Aug | 86°/77°F (30.2°/25.2°C) | 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C) |
| Sep | 87°/77°F (30.6°/25.0°C) | 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C) |
| Oct | 88°/77°F (30.9°/25.2°C) | 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) |
| Nov | 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.2°C) | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) |
| Dec | 81°/69°F (27.2°/20.5°C) | 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C) |
Data:
Agence nationale de l'Aviation Civile et de la Météorologie (ANACIM),
Direction Générale de la Météorologie
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Senegal 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.
Senegal passport holder visiting Madagascar
Visa on Arrival
Madagascar passport holder visiting Senegal
Visa FreeData: 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?
Senegal performs better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Madagascar compared to Senegal?
Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Senegal leads in health coverage index. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Madagascar, compared to 1.3 in Senegal. Madagascar scores 35 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Senegal: 50).
What's the weather like in Madagascar compared to Senegal?
The average high temperature in Antananarivo is 76°F, compared to 82°F in Dakar. Antananarivo receives around 47.2 in of rainfall per year, while Dakar gets 14.9 in.
What language do they speak in Madagascar?
The official languages in Madagascar are French and Malagasy. In Senegal, the official language is French.
