Moving to Madagascar from Slovenia

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Slovenia to Madagascar — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Slovenia to Madagascar, and you’d need to navigate life in French and Malagasy. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Antananarivo averages 76°F vs 59°F in Ljubljana, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Slovenia and Madagascar stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

SI
5.8
MG
22.5

Slovenia performs better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

SI
$5,425
MG
$63
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

SI
33.3
MG
1.8

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia 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

SI
19.0
MG
58.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

SI
6.3t
MG
0.1t

Slovenia generally does better on environment, though Madagascar leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

SI
31.9
MG
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

SI
6.3%
MG
11.3%

Slovenia 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

SI
3.6%
MG
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

SI
$48,100
MG
$1,700

Slovenia 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

SI
81.8 yrs
MG
68.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

SI
1.5
MG
39.0

Slovenia performs better than Madagascar across all family life metrics.

Data: Tax Administration of the Republic of Slovenia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Ljubljana Rain: 53.9 in/yr (1368 mm)
59° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ljubljana Antananarivo
Jan–Mar 44°/30°F (7°/-1°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 68°/48°F (20°/9°C) 75°/57°F (24°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/56°F (25°/13°C) 72°/52°F (22°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 48°/36°F (9°/2°C) 79°/60°F (26°/16°C)
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Month Ljubljana Antananarivo
Jan 37°/27°F (3.0°/-2.7°C) 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C)
Feb 43°/29°F (6.2°/-1.9°C) 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C)
Mar 52°/35°F (11.2°/1.4°C) 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C)
Apr 60°/41°F (15.4°/4.9°C) 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.8°/9.4°C) 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C)
Jun 75°/55°F (23.9°/12.7°C) 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C)
Jul 80°/58°F (26.5°/14.6°C) 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C)
Aug 79°/58°F (26.1°/14.4°C) 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C)
Sep 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C)
Oct 60°/44°F (15.3°/6.7°C) 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C)
Nov 46°/35°F (7.9°/1.7°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C)
Dec 38°/29°F (3.4°/-1.7°C) 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C)

Data: Slovenian Environment Agency Slovenian Environment Agency, Direction Générale de la Météorologie Direction Générale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Slovenia 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.

Slovenia passport

Slovenia passport holder visiting Madagascar

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

Madagascar passport holder visiting Slovenia

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

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?

With 0.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Madagascar can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Slovenia and Madagascar.

Is Madagascar safe for expats?

Slovenia performs better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Madagascar compared to Slovenia?

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Slovenia leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Madagascar, compared to 33.3 in Slovenia. Madagascar scores 35 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Slovenia: 84).

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

The average high temperature in Antananarivo is 76°F, compared to 59°F in Ljubljana. Antananarivo receives around 47.2 in of rainfall per year, while Ljubljana gets 53.9 in.

What language do they speak in Madagascar?

The official languages in Madagascar are French and Malagasy. In Slovenia, the official language is Slovene.

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At a Glance

SI MG
Population 2,101,208 28,172,462
Currency Euro (€) Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Languages Slovene French, Malagasy
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +386 +261
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112