Top expat cities

Madagascar

Toamasina

#3 Top 5 cities

Toamasina is the most practical coastal commercial city outside the capital, but the expat scene is much smaller and services are uneven.

Country overview

Population

345 107

Year-round temperatures

Day: 27°C až 31°C

Night: 20°C až 24°C

Climate

A humid tropical coastal climate with high humidity and frequent rain.

Distance to the sea

0 km

Social atmosphere

5/10

Costs

Housing cost 8/10
Food cost 8/10

Business friendliness

4/10

Safety

4/10

Toamasina requires heightened caution because robbery and theft are common; avoid poorly lit areas after dark and use locally trusted transport.

Natural disaster resilience

2/10

Toamasina has very high cyclone and flood exposure; intense winds, storm surge, heavy rain, and prolonged power or transport disruption can be severe.

Other scores

Other scores

Internet availability 6/10
Internet speed 4/10
Internet stability 4/10
Electricity stability 4/10

Community types

  • Entrepreneurs
  • Long-term expats
  • Small business owners

Largest nationality groups

  • 🇫🇷French
  • 🇨🇳Chinese
  • 🇮🇳Indians

Pros / Cons

Pros

  • +Lower living costs
  • +Good transport links
  • +Beaches and sea

Cons

  • −Smaller expat scene
  • −Uneven neighborhood quality
  • −Less dynamic environment