General Country Information 🌍
| Capital | Antananarivo |
| Country | Madagascar |
| Currency | Malagasy ariary |
| Main religion | Christianity |
In numbers… 📐
| Female | 50.2% |
| Gdp | $13.8 billion |
| Size | 587,041 km² |
| Population | 27,882,815 |
| Population density | 47.5/km² |
| Kids per female | 4.6 |
| City population | 32.5% |
Weather ⛅
| Winter | 15∘C |
| Summer | 25∘C |
Language and Education 🔬
| Main Language | Malagasy, French |
| Population able to read | 70.7% |
| Population with a college degree | 5.1% |
| Population able to speak english | 33.3% |
Well-being 💉
| Air quality | 56 (AQI) |
| Is tab water drinkable? | no |
Safety 👮
| LGBT friendly? | No |
| Crime | 4.3/10 |
Transportation ✈️
| Driving side | Right |
| Main airline | Air Madagascar |
| Main airport | Ivato International Airport |
Costs and Prices 🤑
| Cash required for everyday purchases | yes |
Prices for Everyday Goods 💰
| Item | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Bottle water | $0.5 |
| Cigarettes | $2.5 |
| Burger | $2.5 |
| Coffee | $1.5 |
| Beer | $1.5 |
Accomedation Costs 🛌
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Flat | $150/month |
| Hotel 3 star | $50/night |
| Hotel 5 star | $150/night |
Transportation Costs 🚐
| Type | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Cab | $4/10km |
| Petrol | $1.20/l |
| Rental car | $30/day |
| Public transportation | $2/daypass |
| Bike rental | $5/day |
Taxes 💸
| Type | Rate |
|---|---|
| Tax rate | 20% |
| Vat | 20% |
Average Income 💼
| Income | $1500 |
Tipping 💁️
| Is tipping required? | Yes |
| Location | Tipping Amount |
|---|---|
| Cab | 10% |
| Restaurant | 10-15% |
| Bar | 10-15% |
| Coffeeshop | 10% |
| Services | 10-15% |
Digital 🤖
| Internet speed | 10.56/MBits |
| Tld | .mg |
| Free wifi | 4/10 |
| Population with access to internet | 20% |
| Phone mobile data | $10 for 10GB |
Electricity 🔌
| Power grid | 60% (Uptime) |
| Sockets | Type C, Type E, Type J |
Shopping 🛒
Opening Times 🕰
| Closing days | Sunday |
| Closing times | 6:00 PM |
| Opening times | 8:00 AM |
Most popular Stores 🏪
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| Online shopping | Jumia |
| Supermarket | Shoprite |
| Pharmacy | Pharmacie des Pharmaciens |
| Drugstore | Pharmacie de Madagascar |
Fun and Relaxation 😃
Bars and Nightlife 🕺
| Closing hour of bars and clubs | 11pm |
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Nightlife | 6/10 |
| Bars | 7/10 |
Parks and leisure 🎢
| Topic | Rating (0-10) |
|---|---|
| Holiday Parks | 5/10 |
| Public Parks | 8/10 |
| Swimming | 7/10 |
Sports ⚽
| Most popular Sport | Rugby |
Food 🍕️
| Food Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Romazava | A hearty beef stew with greens, tomatoes, and onions | $5-$10 |
| Hen’omby ritra | Grilled beef skewers | $3-$5 |
| Mofo gasy | A sweet potato cake | $2-$4 |
| Mofo baobab | A bread made from baobab fruit | $3-$5 |
| Lasopy | A soup made with various ingredients, such as meat, vegetables, and beans | $2-$4 |
| Vary amin’anana | A rice dish with vegetables | $3-$5 |
| Akoho sy voanjobory | Chicken with peanuts | $4-$6 |
| Trondro gasy | Grilled fish | $5-$10 |
| Voatabia masaka | Tomato sauce | $2-$4 |
| Anana mahitsy | Green leafy vegetables | $2-$4 |
Drinks 🍻️
| Drink Name | Description | Price (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Three Horses Beer | A local lager beer | 1.50 |
| Star Beer | Another popular local beer | 1.50 |
| Rhum Arrange | A rum-based punch infused with vanilla and spices | 2.00 |
| Betsimitatatra | A traditional Malagasy rum | 2.50 |
| Sakamalao | A fermented rice drink | 1.00 |
| Ranom-boasary | A refreshing drink made from tamarind | 1.00 |
| Jus de coco | Coconut water | 1.00 |
| Jus de fruit | Fresh fruit juice | 1.00 |
| Café au lait | Coffee with milk | 1.00 |
| Thé | Tea | 1.00 |
Souvenirs 👜
| Souvenir | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Raffia crafts | Woven baskets, hats, and other items made from raffia palm leaves | $5-$50 |
| Wood carvings | Intricate carvings of animals, people, and other objects | $10-$100 |
| Semi-precious stones | Madagascar is home to a variety of semi-precious stones, such as sapphires, rubies, and emeralds | $20-$1000 |
| Spices | Madagascar is known for its spices, such as vanilla, cloves, and cinnamon | $5-$20 |
| Textiles | Madagascar’s textiles are known for their vibrant colors and patterns | $20-$100 |
Holidays 🍹
| Holiday Name | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| New Year’s Day | January 1 | Celebrates the start of the new year |
| Labor Day | May 1 | Celebrates the contributions of workers |
| Independence Day | June 26 | Commemorates the country’s independence from France in 1960 |
| Assumption of Mary | August 15 | Celebrates the Assumption of the Virgin Mary into heaven |
| All Saints’ Day | November 1 | Commemorates all Christian saints |
| Christmas Day | December 25 | Celebrates the birth of Jesus Christ |
News 📰
| Medium | Name |
|---|---|
| Newspaper | Midi Madagasikara |
| Online news | Madagascar-Tribune.com |
| Tv | TVM |
| Radio | RNM |