Places · Madagascar
The best places to live in Madagascar
Arcadia scores 13 places in Madagascar, from Toamasina at about $700 a month to Hell-Ville (Nosy Be) at about $1,000. 10 are by the sea, 4 are in the mountains. The climate is mostly tropical. Across the country the typical ratings are safety 3/5, healthcare 2/5 and internet 2/5.
The standouts in Madagascar
Cheapest, safest and best connected are within the 13 places Arcadia scores in Madagascar, not the whole country.
All 13 places in Madagascar
Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Madagascar?
Across the 13 places Arcadia scores in Madagascar the median is about $750 a month for one person, from Toamasina at around $700 to Hell-Ville (Nosy Be) at around $1,000. These are estimates for everyday living, rent included, not quotes.
What is the cheapest place to live in Madagascar?
Toamasina, at about $700 a month. It is the cheapest of the 13 places Arcadia scores in Madagascar, which is not the same as the cheapest in the country.
Which place in Madagascar has the best internet?
Antananarivo, rated 3 out of 5. The typical rating across the 13 places is 2 out of 5.
How safe are the places Arcadia scores in Madagascar?
The typical safety rating is 3 out of 5, and the highest-rated is Antananarivo. These are broad country-level estimates meant for comparing places, not local advice for a particular street or moment.
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