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About Antananarivo

Antananarivo, Madagascar’s lively capital, offers a low-cost base with colorful markets, hillside views, and a strong local culture. 🌍📶 For digital nomads, it’s best for those who value adventure and authenticity over polished infrastructure. Wi‑Fi can be spotty, but cafés and coworking options are growing. Great for flexible, patient remote workers. ✈️🏞️

Through the year

Best in October (71) · now 71
0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 323 mm Feb: 285 mm Mar: 188 mm Apr: 63 mm May: 13 mm Jun: 10 mm Jul: 4 mm Aug: 14 mm Sep: 7 mm Oct: 29 mm Nov: 125 mm Dec: 232 mm Jan: 26°C / 17°C Feb: 26°C / 17°C Mar: 25°C / 16°C Apr: 25°C / 15°C May: 23°C / 13°C Jun: 21°C / 11°C Jul: 20°C / 10°C Aug: 22°C / 10°C Sep: 24°C / 11°C Oct: 27°C / 14°C Nov: 28°C / 16°C Dec: 27°C / 16°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 8.2
Internet Speed 4.6
Safety 4.8
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.1
Accommodation Cost 7.8
Weather 7.3
Female Friendly 4.7
Nomad Friendly 3.8
Updated 3 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Antananarivo
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $360.60 per month
Coworking Space $108.18 per month
Coffee $1.80 per cup
Beer $1.32 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $2.88 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $14.42 per month
Mobile Plan $20.43 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $67.31 per month

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Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Antsirabe MG Madagascar $1,418 4.7 Compare
2 Ranomafana MG Madagascar $1,464 4.3 Compare
3 Ambositra MG Madagascar $1,338 4.4 Compare
4 Toamasina MG Madagascar $1,248 4.5 Compare

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