Moving to Madagascar from Switzerland
What to Expect
Considering a move from Switzerland to Madagascar? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Switzerland to Madagascar. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Antananarivo averages 76°F vs 55°F in Bern, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Madagascar compared to Switzerland.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Switzerland 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
Switzerland generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Madagascar leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Switzerland generally does better on environment, though Madagascar leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Switzerland performs better than Madagascar across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Madagascar generally does better on employment & economy, though Switzerland leads in gdp per capita.
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
Switzerland performs better than Madagascar across all family life metrics.
Data: Swiss Federal Tax Administration, 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 | Bern | Antananarivo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 41°/30°F (5°/-1°C) | 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 62°/45°F (17°/7°C) | 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 70°/53°F (21°/12°C) | 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 46°/36°F (8°/2°C) | 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) |
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| Month | Bern | Antananarivo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°/27°F (2.0°/-2.8°C) | 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C) |
| Feb | 40°/29°F (4.2°/-1.9°C) | 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C) |
| Mar | 47°/33°F (8.3°/0.6°C) | 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C) |
| Apr | 55°/39°F (12.6°/3.7°C) | 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C) |
| May | 63°/46°F (17.3°/7.7°C) | 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C) |
| Jun | 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.8°C) | 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C) |
| Jul | 73°/55°F (23.0°/12.8°C) | 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) |
| Aug | 72°/54°F (22.0°/12.4°C) | 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C) |
| Sep | 66°/50°F (18.8°/10.0°C) | 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C) |
| Oct | 56°/43°F (13.3°/6.2°C) | 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) |
| Nov | 44°/35°F (6.9°/1.4°C) | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) |
| Dec | 37°/29°F (2.9°/-1.7°C) | 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C) |
Data:
MeteoSwiss - Federal Office of Meteorology and Climatology,
Direction Générale de la Météorologie
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Switzerland 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.
Switzerland passport holder visiting Madagascar
Visa on Arrival
Madagascar passport holder visiting Switzerland
Visa RequiredData: 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?
Switzerland performs better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Madagascar compared to Switzerland?
Switzerland 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 44.4 in Switzerland. Madagascar scores 35 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Switzerland: 86).
What's the weather like in Madagascar compared to Switzerland?
The average high temperature in Antananarivo is 76°F, compared to 55°F in Bern. Antananarivo receives around 47.2 in of rainfall per year, while Bern gets 42.8 in.
What language do they speak in Madagascar?
The official languages in Madagascar are French and Malagasy. In Switzerland, the official languages are French, Italian, Romansh and Swiss German.
