Top expat cities

Madagascar

Antananarivo

#1 Top 5 cities

Antananarivo is effectively the country's only fully rounded expat base, with the best access to services, schools, and administration.

Country overview

Year-round temperatures

Day: 20°C až 27°C

Night: 10°C až 18°C

Climate

Highland tropical climate brings warm days, cooler nights, and a rainy summer season.

Distance to the sea

120 km

Social atmosphere

6/10

Business friendliness

5/10

Scores

Scores

Safety 4/10
Housing cost 8/10
Food cost 8/10
Internet availability 7/10
Internet speed 5/10
Internet stability 5/10
Electricity stability 4/10

Community types

  • Corporate expats
  • Entrepreneurs
  • Teachers
  • Long-term expats

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇫🇷French
  • 🇮🇳Indians
  • 🇨🇳Chinese
  • 🇺🇸Americans

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Quality services
  • +Airport access
  • +International environment
  • +Lower living costs
  • +Good for long-term stay

Cons

  • −Traffic congestion
  • −Uneven neighborhood quality
  • −Mixed city reputation