Mahajanga vs Mamoudzou — Digital Nomad Comparison 2026

At a glance

At a glance
	MG Mahajanga	YT Mamoudzou
Country	Madagascar	Mayotte
Nomad score	4.7 / 10	4.5 / 10
Cost of living	$1,442 / mo	$4,350 / mo
Internet speed	Data unavailable	Data unavailable
Weather now	36° / 24°C	27° / 23°C
Air quality (AQI)	33 Good	28 Good
Community votes	0 0	0 0

Climate averages

Yearly averages of monthly climate data

Climate averages
	MG Mahajanga	YT Mamoudzou
Average high	31.8°C	28.6°C
Average low	23.1°C	23.8°C
Precipitation	124 mm / mo	90 mm / mo
Sunshine	336 h / mo	338 h / mo
Humidity	68%	77%
Rain days	11.2 / mo	17.5 / mo
Wind speed	18.7 km/h	14.8 km/h

MG Mahajanga · average high by month

J 30 F 30 M 31 A 32 M 32 J 31 J 31 A 32 S 34 O 33 N 32 D 32

YT Mamoudzou · average high by month

J 29 F 29 M 29 A 30 M 29 J 28 J 27 A 27 S 28 O 28 N 29 D 30

Air quality

Air quality
	MG Mahajanga	YT Mamoudzou
US AQI	33	28
PM2.5	6 µg/m³	3.7 µg/m³
PM10	10.9 µg/m³	5.2 µg/m³
Ozone	59 µg/m³	63 µg/m³
UV index	5.9	4.9

Business & Economy

Scores out of 10

Business & Economy
	MG Mahajanga	YT Mamoudzou
Blockchain & Crypto Adoption	2.0	1.6
Local Payment Services	3.5	3.9
Startup Scene	2.1	2.2

Climate & Environment

Scores out of 10

Climate & Environment
	MG Mahajanga	YT Mamoudzou
Air Conditioning	4.7	4.6
Green Spaces	5.1	6.3
Natural Disaster Risk	4.7	4.6
Noise Pollution	4.9	5.2
Seasonal Variety	4.0	3.3
Weather	6.5	6.7

Connectivity

Scores out of 10

Connectivity
	MG Mahajanga	YT Mamoudzou
Mobile Network Coverage	5.2	6.5
Power Grid Reliability	3.8	5.2
Public WiFi Availability	2.8	3.2
VPN Reliability	5.4	6.8

Cost & Affordability

Scores out of 10

Cost & Affordability
	MG Mahajanga	YT Mamoudzou
Accommodation Cost	8.0	5.6
Cost of Living	8.1	5.7
Currency Stability	3.3	8.7
Entertainment Cost	7.8	5.5
Food & Groceries	8.1	5.0
Gym Membership Cost	6.8	5.2
Transportation Cost	8.0	6.1

Culture & Entertainment

Scores out of 10

Culture & Entertainment
	MG Mahajanga	YT Mamoudzou
Culture	6.4	5.4
Indoors Fun	3.1	3.2
Language Learning Opportunities	3.9	4.8
Local Experiences & Tours	6.5	6.3
Nightlife	3.5	3.2
Outdoors & Nature	8.4	8.6

Digital Nomad Community

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Community
	MG Mahajanga	YT Mamoudzou
Nomad Events & Meetups	1.3	1.2
Nomad Friendly	3.1	2.2
Online Community Presence	1.6	1.1

Digital Nomad Essentials

Scores out of 10

Digital Nomad Essentials
	MG Mahajanga	YT Mamoudzou
Cafes with WiFi	3.0	2.8
Coworking Spaces Availability	1.1	1.6
Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes	2.2	1.6
Digital Nomad Popularity	1.4	0.8
Internet Speed	3.9	5.2
Local SIM Card Availability	6.5	6.3

Food & Fitness

Scores out of 10

Food & Fitness
	MG Mahajanga	YT Mamoudzou
Fitness Facilities	3.2	3.7
Food Scene	5.7	5.6
Healthy Food Options	4.6	4.9
Yoga Studios	2.1	2.0

Healthcare

Scores out of 10

Healthcare
	MG Mahajanga	YT Mamoudzou
Healthcare	3.6	5.4
Healthcare Affordability	8.4	6.6
Healthcare Quality	3.0	4.6

Legal & Administrative

Scores out of 10

Legal & Administrative
	MG Mahajanga	YT Mamoudzou
Digital Nomad Visa Availability	0.5	1.0
Ease of Business Registration	2.6	3.8
Ease of Opening Bank Account	3.0	3.8
Freedom of Speech	4.9	8.0
Political Stability	3.8	6.1
Tax Friendliness	5.1	4.5
Visa Ease	4.5	5.1

Quality of Life

Scores out of 10

Quality of Life
	MG Mahajanga	YT Mamoudzou
Air Quality	6.4	7.7
Cleanliness	5.0	5.4
Environmental Quality	6.3	7.5
Family Friendly	5.5	5.7
Language Barrier	4.3	4.0
Work-Life Balance	6.7	6.6

Safety & Tolerance

Scores out of 10

Safety & Tolerance
	MG Mahajanga	YT Mamoudzou
Female Friendly	5.3	5.4
Racial Tolerance	6.8	5.8
Safety	6.0	5.3

Transportation

Scores out of 10

Transportation
	MG Mahajanga	YT Mamoudzou
Airport Connectivity	3.8	4.4
Cycling	3.5	2.7
Intercity Travel Options	3.1	3.4
Public Transit	2.8	3.3
Ride-sharing Services	1.2	1.3
Scooter/Bike Rental Availability	3.3	3.0
Walkability	4.6	4.2

Work Environment

Scores out of 10

Work Environment
	MG Mahajanga	YT Mamoudzou
Coworking Quality	1.3	2.0
Freelance Ecosystem	1.8	2.4
Networking Opportunities	1.6	2.9
Remote Job Opportunities	1.8	3.0
Time Zone Favorability	7.5	7.1

Clothing

Local prices in US dollars

Clothing
	MG Mahajanga	YT Mamoudzou
Jeans	$22 per pair	$87 per pair
Summer Dress	$16 per dress	$46 per dress
Running Shoes	$67 per pair	$127 per pair

Dining Out

Local prices in US dollars

Dining Out
	MG Mahajanga	YT Mamoudzou
Dining Out	$29 per month	$139 per month

Entertainment

Local prices in US dollars

Entertainment
	MG Mahajanga	YT Mamoudzou
Cinema Ticket	$3.61 per ticket	$12 per ticket

Food & Dining

Local prices in US dollars

Food & Dining
	MG Mahajanga	YT Mamoudzou
Coffee	$1.08 per cup	$4.39 per cup
Beer	$1.32 per pint	$7.51 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive)	$2.88 per meal	$17 per meal
Meal (Mid-range, 2 people)	$22 per meal	$75 per meal
Fast Food Combo	$5.29 per meal	$13 per meal
Apples	$2.40 per kg	$4.85 per kg
Bread	$0.29 per loaf	$1.44 per loaf
Water (1.5L bottle)	$0.60 per bottle	$1.50 per bottle
Milk	$1.56 per liter	$2.25 per liter
Rice	$0.77 per kg	$2.14 per kg
Chicken Fillets	$6.73 per kg	$14 per kg
Beef	$4.33 per kg	$21 per kg
Wine (Mid-range)	$8.41 per bottle	$15 per bottle

Groceries

Local prices in US dollars

Groceries
	MG Mahajanga	YT Mamoudzou
Groceries	$120 per month	$520 per month

Health Insurance

Local prices in US dollars

Health Insurance
	MG Mahajanga	YT Mamoudzou
Health Insurance	$7.21 per month	$52 per month

Healthcare

Local prices in US dollars

Healthcare
	MG Mahajanga	YT Mamoudzou
Doctor Visit (GP)	$9.62 per visit	$31 per visit
Pharmacy (basic meds)	$4.33 per purchase	$11 per purchase

Housing

Local prices in US dollars

Housing
	MG Mahajanga	YT Mamoudzou
Housing	$108 per month	$867 per month
Apartment (1 bedroom)	$204 per month	$1,017 per month
Airbnb (1 month)	$769 per month	$2,137 per month
Coworking Space	$108 per month	$225 per month
Coliving Space	$288 per month	$809 per month

Internet & Mobile

Local prices in US dollars

Internet & Mobile
	MG Mahajanga	YT Mamoudzou
Internet & Mobile	$11 per month	$52 per month

Leisure Activities

Local prices in US dollars

Leisure Activities
	MG Mahajanga	YT Mamoudzou
Leisure Activities	$12 per month	$69 per month

Personal Care

Local prices in US dollars

Personal Care
	MG Mahajanga	YT Mamoudzou
Haircut	$3.61 per visit	$25 per visit
Laundry	$0.96 per kg	$14 per kg

Services

Local prices in US dollars

Services
	MG Mahajanga	YT Mamoudzou
Mobile Plan	$18 per month	$29 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+)	$77 per month	$64 per month
SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid)	$1.20 one-time	$17 one-time
Gym Membership	$24 per month	$58 per month
Tennis Court (Weekend)	$6.01 per hour	$23 per hour

Transportation

Local prices in US dollars

Transportation
	MG Mahajanga	YT Mamoudzou
Transportation	$19 per month	$92 per month
Taxi Start	$1.20 per trip	$2.89 per trip
Taxi per km	$0.96 per km	$2.08 per km
Monthly Transport Pass	$14 per month	$52 per month
Ride-hailing (5km)	$2.88 per trip	$14 per trip
Gasoline	$1.42 per liter	$2.22 per liter
Scooter Rental	$12 per month	$32 per month

Utilities

Local prices in US dollars

Utilities
	MG Mahajanga	YT Mamoudzou
Utilities	$29 per month	$139 per month