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title: "Madagascar for digital nomads: 2 cities compared (2026)"
url: https://nostos.navoy.io/countries/madagascar
description: "Madagascar for remote workers: 2 cities scored on cost, safety, healthcare, internet, visas, climate and air. Best city Nosy Be (44/100). Madagascar has no d…"
dataset: 2026.10.7 (2026-10-13)
license: CC BY 4.0
---

# Madagascar for digital nomads: 2 cities compared (2026)

Madagascar has 2 cities in the dataset. Nosy Be scores highest under balanced weights at 44/100. Madagascar has no digital-nomad visa.

## Cities in Madagascar, ranked

| # | City | Score | Cost/mo (USD) | Download (Mbps) | Known for | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Nosy Be | 44 | — | 9 | Lemur reserves (Lokobe, Nosy Komba); Diving and whale sharks | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/nosy-be |
| 2 | Antananarivo | 34 | — | 9 | Gateway to national parks; French widely spoken | https://nostos.navoy.io/cities/antananarivo |
## National figures shared by every city

| Figure | Value | Source |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Homicide rate | 6.1 per 100,000 | Estimates of rates of homicides per 100 000 population, 2021 |
| Political stability | 56th percentile | Worldwide Governance Indicators — Political Stability and Absence of Violence (score 0–100), 2025 |
| Health coverage index | 33/100 | UHC service coverage index, 2023 |
| Life expectancy | 62.9 years | Life expectancy at birth (years), both sexes, 2021 |
| Human Development Index | 0.487 | Human Development Index (HDR 2025, HDI 2023), 2023 |
| English proficiency | low | EF English Proficiency Index 2024 (band), 2024 |
## Visas and entry

| Passport | Entry rule |
| --- | --- |
| US | visa on arrival |
| EU (Germany) | visa on arrival |
| UK | visa on arrival |
Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02. No long-stay guide for Madagascar yet.

## Compare

- https://nostos.navoy.io/compare/antananarivo-vs-nosy-be

## FAQ

### Is Madagascar good for digital nomads?

Nosy Be scores 44/100 under balanced weights, which ranks it 953 of 1,000 cities in the dataset. Madagascar's 2 cities average 38.9/100. Strongest factors in Nosy Be: air quality and climate; weakest: quality of life.

### What is the cheapest city in Madagascar for a remote worker?

There is no open cost-of-living figure for Madagascar yet, so its cities are scored on the other factors.

### Does Madagascar have a digital nomad visa?

Not according to the sources the dataset uses. Short visits follow the entry rules for your passport.

### How long can a US, EU or UK citizen stay in Madagascar without a visa?

US passport: visa on arrival. EU passport (Germany as reference): visa on arrival. UK passport: visa on arrival. Source: Passport Index dataset (visa requirements, 199 passports × 199 destinations), 2026-02.

### Which city in Madagascar has the fastest internet?

Nosy Be, with a measured median download of 9 Mbps (M-Lab, 2024). Measured speeds run below advertised plans everywhere; 40 Mbps measured is already good.

### How safe is Madagascar?

Madagascar records 6.1 homicides per 100,000 people (Estimates of rates of homicides per 100 000 population, 2021) and sits at the 56th percentile for political stability (World Bank WGI, 2025). These are national figures; city pages note local caveats.

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