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Antananarivo, Madagascar
Madagascar

Antananarivo

capital and largest city of Madagascar

19°C · this month$1,300/mo1,275,2071,276 m24 missions from 21 countries
Photo: Sascha Grabow www.saschagrabow.com · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Live & travel in Antananarivo

Monthly budget
$1,300/mo
Prices vs USA: 29%
Exchange rate
1 USD = 4,593.16 MGA
US travel advisory
Level 2
travel.state.gov
Internet access
19%
of people online
Air quality
12.4
PM2.5 (µg/m³)
Official languages
French, Malagasy
Emergency
118 · 124 · 117
Plug types
Europlug, Type K, SN 441011
Calling code
+261

Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Dec 4, 2025

Climate by month

Temperature °CRain mm
0°5°10°15°20°25°30°27°Jan27°Feb27°Mar26°Apr24°May23°Jun23°Jul23°Aug27°Sep28°Oct28°Nov28°Dec

NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 86%

Embassies & consulates in Antananarivo

24 missions from 21 countries

Well-known restaurants, cafés and bars in Antananarivo

Ordered by how many Wikipedia language editions describe each place. That measures how famous a place is, not how good the food is.

Where to eat in Antananarivo

Restaurants and cafés
  • La Table de Mariette

    11 rue George-V-Faravohitra

  • KudeTa

    16 rue de la Reunion

  • La Brasserie at the France Hotel

    34 Ave de l'Independence

  • Grill De Rova

    Near Palace de Rova

  • Jasmin

    Palace Analakely 101 Antananarivo

  • Ile Bourbon

Source and corrections: Wikivoyage guide to Antananarivo · CC BY-SA 4.0

Restaurants, cafés and dishes in Madagascar

Frequently asked questions

Where can you eat in Antananarivo?

The travel guide to Antananarivo lists La Table de Mariette, KudeTa, La Brasserie at the France Hotel, Grill De Rova, and Jasmin.

Is Antananarivo safe for travellers?

The U.S. State Department currently rates Madagascar at Level 2. The national intentional-homicide rate is — per 100,000 people.

How much does it cost to live in Antananarivo?

Roughly $1,300 per month for a remote worker, based on Madagascar price levels (29% of US prices).

What is the weather like in Antananarivo in November?

In November Antananarivo averages a high of 28°C, a low of 7°C and about 222 mm of rain.

Which embassies and consulates are in Antananarivo?

24 diplomatic missions, including Algeria (Embassy), China (Embassy), Comoros (Embassy), France (Embassy), France (Consulate General), Germany (Embassy), India (Embassy), and Indonesia (Embassy).

Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.