Moving to Madagascar from Togo

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Togo to Madagascar. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Antananarivo averages 76°F vs 87°F in Lome, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Madagascar compared to Togo.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TG
22.7
MG
22.5

Madagascar performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

TG
$186
MG
$63
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

TG
0.8
MG
1.8

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in health coverage index.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

TG
91.0
MG
58.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TG
0.3t
MG
0.1t

Madagascar performs significantly better than Togo 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

TG
1.1
MG
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TG
3.4%
MG
11.3%

Togo 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

TG
2.0%
MG
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TG
$2,800
MG
$1,700

Togo performs better than Madagascar across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TG
71.4 yrs
MG
68.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TG
41.2
MG
39.0

Togo generally does better on family life, though Madagascar leads in infant mortality.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Lome Rain: 34.5 in/yr (877 mm)
87° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Lome Antananarivo
Jan–Mar 90°/74°F (32°/24°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/74°F (31°/24°C) 75°/57°F (24°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/72°F (28°/22°C) 72°/52°F (22°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 88°/73°F (31°/23°C) 79°/60°F (26°/16°C)
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Month Lome Antananarivo
Jan 89°/72°F (31.7°/22.5°C) 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C)
Feb 90°/75°F (32.3°/24.0°C) 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C)
Mar 90°/76°F (32.5°/24.5°C) 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C)
Apr 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.4°C) 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C)
May 88°/74°F (31.3°/23.5°C) 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C)
Jun 85°/73°F (29.6°/22.8°C) 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C)
Jul 83°/72°F (28.2°/22.5°C) 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C)
Aug 82°/72°F (28.0°/22.3°C) 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C)
Sep 84°/72°F (29.1°/22.5°C) 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C)
Oct 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.8°C) 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C)
Nov 89°/73°F (31.6°/22.9°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C)
Dec 89°/72°F (31.6°/22.5°C) 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Togo, Direction Générale de la Météorologie Direction Générale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Togo 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.

Togo passport

Togo passport holder visiting Madagascar

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

Madagascar passport holder visiting Togo

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Madagascar passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Togo.

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?

Madagascar performs significantly better than Togo across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Madagascar compared to Togo?

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Togo leads in health coverage index. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Madagascar, compared to 0.8 in Togo. Madagascar scores 35 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Togo: 44).

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

The average high temperature in Antananarivo is 76°F, compared to 87°F in Lome. Antananarivo receives around 47.2 in of rainfall per year, while Lome gets 34.5 in.

What language do they speak in Madagascar?

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

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At a Glance

TG MG
Population 8,492,333 28,172,462
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Languages French French, Malagasy
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +228 +261
Time zones 1 1