Moving to Madagascar from Czech Republic

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Czech Republic to Madagascar, and you’d need to navigate life in French and Malagasy. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Antananarivo averages 76°F vs 57°F in Prague, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Czech Republic to Madagascar.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

CZ
5.2
MG
22.5

Czech Republic performs better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

CZ
$4,674
MG
$63
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

CZ
42.5
MG
1.8

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic leads in doctors per 10,000 people.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

CZ
33.0
MG
58.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

CZ
7.1t
MG
0.1t

Czech Republic 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

CZ
38.4
MG
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

CZ
20.5%
MG
11.3%

Czech Republic 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

CZ
2.6%
MG
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

CZ
$47,700
MG
$1,700

Czech Republic generally does better on employment & economy, though Madagascar leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

CZ
2.4
MG
39.0

Czech Republic performs better than Madagascar across all family life metrics.

Data: Financial Administration of the Czech Republic, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Prague Rain: 17.1 in/yr (435 mm)
57° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Prague Antananarivo
Jan–Mar 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/48°F (19°/9°C) 75°/57°F (24°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 74°/56°F (23°/13°C) 72°/52°F (22°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 47°/37°F (8°/2°C) 79°/60°F (26°/16°C)
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Month Prague Antananarivo
Jan 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C) 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C)
Feb 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C) 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C)
Mar 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C) 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C)
Apr 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C) 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C)
May 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C) 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C)
Jun 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C) 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C)
Jul 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C) 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C) 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C)
Sep 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C) 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C)
Oct 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C) 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C)
Nov 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C)
Dec 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C) 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C)

Data: Czech Hydrometeorological Institute Czech Hydrometeorological Institute, Direction Générale de la Météorologie Direction Générale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Czech Republic 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.

Czech Republic passport

Czech Republic passport holder visiting Madagascar

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

Madagascar passport holder visiting Czech Republic

Visa Required
Madagascar passport holders need a visa to enter Czech Republic.

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?

Czech Republic performs better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Madagascar compared to Czech Republic?

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Madagascar, compared to 42.5 in Czech Republic. Madagascar scores 35 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Czech Republic: 84).

What's the weather like in Madagascar compared to Czech Republic?

The average high temperature in Antananarivo is 76°F, compared to 57°F in Prague. Antananarivo receives around 47.2 in of rainfall per year, while Prague gets 17.1 in.

What language do they speak in Madagascar?

The official languages in Madagascar are French and Malagasy. In Czech Republic, the official languages are Czech and Slovak.

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At a Glance

CZ MG
Population 10,705,384 28,172,462
Currency Czech Republic Koruna (CZK) Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Languages Czech, Slovak French, Malagasy
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +420 +261
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112