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Manakara, Madagascar
Capital City

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Est. Monthly Cost (1 Person)
$721
Retiree Score
55.0
Safety Index
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Healthcare
5 facilities

Living in this coastal city requires some hardy resilience. Manakara has an average temperature of 27 degrees Celsius, with highs of 32 and lows of 10. While it has a small port, the city's infrastructure is shaky - a bridge over the Manakara River partially collapsed in 2012, and there are no commercial flights, only a railway that crosses the runway of the local airport. Bureaucracy is a persistent headache, as Manakara serves as the capital of both the Fitovinany Region and the Manakara Atsimo district. This rugged outpost on Madagascar's east coast is best suited for those seeking an off-the-beaten-path adventure, not a turnkey expat experience.

Can I afford Manakara?

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Manakara

You could save

2,279/mo

Savings Rate76%

Monthly Costs

Rent (Madagascar Average Adjusted)$314
Living (Country Average Adjusted)$406

Attractiveness Scores

FIRE Score
(i)
76/100
Retiree Score
(i)
55/100
Lifestyle Score
(i)
60/100
💻Nomad Score
(i)
50/100
Meets Madagascar Digital Nomad Visa Income Rule.
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Safety
5
Healthcare
100
Walkability
5
Nomad

Grocery Basket

Milk (1L) $2
Bread (loaf) *$1
Eggs (12) $2
Rice (1kg) *$1
Chicken (1kg) *$5

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Eating Out

Meal (Inexpensive) *$2
Meal (Mid-range) $49
Cappuccino $1
Water (0.33L) *$1

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Utilities & Lifestyle

Utilities (mo) $46
Mobile Plan (mo) *$6
Gym (mo) *$12
Cinema Ticket *$3

* Estimated based on regional averages.

Housing

1BR Center (mo) *$126
1BR Outside (mo) *$60
3BR Center (mo) *$295
3BR Outside (mo) *$149

* Estimated based on regional averages.

🧳 Expat Life

English Proficiency
medium
Expat Community
small
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🌐 Infrastructure & Lifestyle

Avg Internet
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Temperature
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Annual Rainfall
2202 mm
Coworking Spaces
—
Best Months to Visit
May, Jun, Jul, Aug

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Manakara has a population of approximately 40,453 people.

The nearest airport to Manakara is TNR, approximately 377km away.

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