Moving to Madagascar from Azerbaijan

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Azerbaijan to Madagascar? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Azerbaijan to Madagascar, and you’d need to navigate life in French and Malagasy. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Antananarivo averages 76°F vs 65°F in Baku, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Madagascar compared to Azerbaijan.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

AZ
17.2
MG
22.5

Azerbaijan performs better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

AZ
$993
MG
$63
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

AZ
30.9
MG
1.8

Azerbaijan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Madagascar leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

AZ
114.0
MG
58.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

AZ
3.8t
MG
0.1t

Madagascar performs significantly better than Azerbaijan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

AZ
20.2
MG
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

AZ
57.3%
MG
11.3%

Azerbaijan generally does better on infrastructure, though Madagascar leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

AZ
5.6%
MG
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

AZ
$21,300
MG
$1,700

Azerbaijan generally does better on employment & economy, though Madagascar leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

AZ
74.2 yrs
MG
68.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

AZ
23.5
MG
39.0

Azerbaijan performs better than Madagascar across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Taxes, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Baku Rain: 8.3 in/yr (210 mm)
65° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

Antananarivo Rain: 47.2 in/yr (1198 mm)
76° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Baku Antananarivo
Jan–Mar 46°/37°F (8°/3°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 72°/58°F (22°/15°C) 75°/57°F (24°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/71°F (29°/22°C) 72°/52°F (22°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 57°/48°F (14°/9°C) 79°/60°F (26°/16°C)
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Month Baku Antananarivo
Jan 44°/36°F (6.6°/2.1°C) 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C)
Feb 43°/36°F (6.3°/2.0°C) 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C)
Mar 50°/40°F (9.8°/4.2°C) 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C)
Apr 62°/49°F (16.4°/9.4°C) 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C)
May 72°/59°F (22.1°/14.9°C) 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C)
Jun 81°/67°F (27.3°/19.7°C) 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C)
Jul 87°/72°F (30.6°/22.2°C) 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C)
Aug 85°/73°F (29.7°/22.9°C) 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C)
Sep 78°/67°F (25.6°/19.4°C) 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C)
Oct 67°/56°F (19.6°/13.6°C) 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C)
Nov 56°/48°F (13.5°/8.8°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C)
Dec 49°/41°F (9.7°/4.8°C) 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C)

Data: National Hydrometeorological Department National Hydrometeorological Department, Direction Générale de la Météorologie Direction Générale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Azerbaijan and Madagascar. To live, work, or study long-term in Madagascar, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Madagascar's immigration authority.

Azerbaijan passport

Azerbaijan passport holder visiting Madagascar

Visa on Arrival
Azerbaijan passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Madagascar.
Madagascar passport

Madagascar passport holder visiting Azerbaijan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Madagascar passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Azerbaijan.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Madagascar?

Connectivity is usually fine (Madagascar: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Madagascar offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Madagascar safe for expats?

Azerbaijan performs better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Madagascar compared to Azerbaijan?

Azerbaijan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Madagascar leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Madagascar, compared to 30.9 in Azerbaijan. Madagascar scores 35 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Azerbaijan: 66).

What's the weather like in Madagascar compared to Azerbaijan?

The average high temperature in Antananarivo is 76°F, compared to 65°F in Baku. Antananarivo receives around 47.2 in of rainfall per year, while Baku gets 8.3 in.

What language do they speak in Madagascar?

The official languages in Madagascar are French and Malagasy. In Azerbaijan, the official language is Azerbaijani.

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At a Glance

AZ MG
Population 10,353,296 28,172,462
Currency Azerbaijani Manat (AZN) Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Languages Azerbaijani French, Malagasy
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +994 +261
Time zones 1 1