Moving to Madagascar from Cyprus

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Cyprus to Madagascar — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Cyprus to Madagascar, and you’d need to navigate life in French and Malagasy. You’ll also switch from driving on the left to the right.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Cyprus to Madagascar.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CY
3.9
MG
22.5

Cyprus 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

CY
$4,538
MG
$63
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CY
35.5
MG
1.8

Cyprus 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

CY
16.0
MG
58.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CY
5.4t
MG
0.1t

Cyprus generally does better on environment, though Madagascar leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

CY
38.6
MG
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CY
32.1%
MG
11.3%

Cyprus 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

CY
6.0%
MG
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CY
$50,600
MG
$1,700

Cyprus 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

CY
79.7 yrs
MG
68.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CY
8.4
MG
39.0

Cyprus performs better than Madagascar across all family life metrics.

Data: Inland Revenue Department of the Republic of Cyprus, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Nicosia Rain: 13.5 in/yr (342 mm)
80° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Nicosia Antananarivo
Jan–Mar 63°/44°F (17°/7°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 85°/60°F (29°/15°C) 75°/57°F (24°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 97°/71°F (36°/22°C) 72°/52°F (22°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 74°/52°F (23°/11°C) 79°/60°F (26°/16°C)
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Month Nicosia Antananarivo
Jan 60°/42°F (15.7°/5.8°C) 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C)
Feb 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.0°C) 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C)
Mar 68°/46°F (20.1°/7.8°C) 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C)
Apr 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C) 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C)
May 85°/59°F (29.6°/15.2°C) 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C)
Jun 94°/68°F (34.3°/20.0°C) 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C)
Jul 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C) 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C)
Aug 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C) 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C)
Sep 92°/67°F (33.6°/19.5°C) 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C)
Oct 84°/61°F (28.8°/15.9°C) 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C)
Nov 73°/51°F (22.6°/10.6°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C)
Dec 64°/45°F (17.8°/7.3°C) 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C)

Data: Department of Meteorology Department of Meteorology, Direction Générale de la Météorologie Direction Générale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Cyprus 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.

Cyprus passport

Cyprus passport holder visiting Madagascar

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

Madagascar passport holder visiting Cyprus

Visa Required
Madagascar passport holders need a visa to enter Cyprus.

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Madagascar has 0.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Madagascar safe for expats?

Cyprus performs better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Madagascar compared to Cyprus?

Cyprus 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 35.5 in Cyprus. Madagascar scores 35 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Cyprus: 81).

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

The average high temperature in Antananarivo is 76°F, compared to 80°F in Nicosia. Antananarivo receives around 47.2 in of rainfall per year, while Nicosia gets 13.5 in.

What language do they speak in Madagascar?

The official languages in Madagascar are French and Malagasy. In Cyprus, the official languages are Greek and Turkish.

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At a Glance

CY MG
Population 1,295,102 28,172,462
Currency Euro (€) Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Languages Greek, Turkish French, Malagasy
Driving side Left Right
Calling code +357 +261
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112