Moving to Madagascar from Serbia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Serbia to Madagascar, and you’d need to navigate life in French and Malagasy. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Antananarivo averages 76°F vs 62°F in Belgrade, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Madagascar compared to Serbia.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

RS
7.4
MG
22.5

Serbia 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

RS
$2,303
MG
$63
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

RS
28.4
MG
1.8

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia 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

RS
45.0
MG
58.0

Serbia performs better than Madagascar 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

RS
29.3
MG
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

RS
5.7%
MG
11.3%

Serbia 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

RS
8.7%
MG
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

RS
$24,500
MG
$1,700

Serbia 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

RS
74.2 yrs
MG
68.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

RS
4.8
MG
39.0

Serbia performs better than Madagascar across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, Republic of Serbia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Belgrade Rain: 26.9 in/yr (683 mm)
62° / 46°F

Avg. annual high / low

Antananarivo Rain: 47.2 in/yr (1198 mm)
76° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Belgrade Antananarivo
Jan–Mar 45°/33°F (7°/0°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/53°F (22°/12°C) 75°/57°F (24°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/59°F (26°/15°C) 72°/52°F (22°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 53°/39°F (11°/4°C) 79°/60°F (26°/16°C)
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Month Belgrade Antananarivo
Jan 38°/28°F (3.5°/-2.3°C) 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C)
Feb 44°/32°F (6.4°/-0.2°C) 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C)
Mar 53°/38°F (11.9°/3.3°C) 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C)
Apr 64°/46°F (17.5°/7.8°C) 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C)
May 72°/54°F (22.5°/12.1°C) 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C)
Jun 78°/59°F (25.3°/15.0°C) 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C)
Jul 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.3°C) 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C)
Aug 81°/61°F (27.3°/16.1°C) 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C)
Sep 75°/55°F (23.7°/13.0°C) 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C)
Oct 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C)
Nov 52°/39°F (11.0°/4.0°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C)
Dec 42°/32°F (5.3°/-0.2°C) 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C)

Data: Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia Republic Hydrometeorological Service of Serbia, Direction Générale de la Météorologie Direction Générale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Serbia 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.

Serbia passport

Serbia passport holder visiting Madagascar

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

Madagascar passport holder visiting Serbia

Visa Required
Madagascar passport holders need a visa to enter Serbia.

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?

Serbia performs better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Madagascar compared to Serbia?

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Serbia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Madagascar, compared to 28.4 in Serbia. Madagascar scores 35 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Serbia: 72).

What's the weather like in Madagascar compared to Serbia?

The average high temperature in Antananarivo is 76°F, compared to 62°F in Belgrade. Antananarivo receives around 47.2 in of rainfall per year, while Belgrade gets 26.9 in.

What language do they speak in Madagascar?

The official languages in Madagascar are French and Malagasy. In Serbia, the official language is Serbian.

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At a Glance

RS MG
Population 6,739,471 28,172,462
Currency Serbian Dinar (RSD) Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Languages Serbian French, Malagasy
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +381 +261
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112