Moving to Madagascar from Ethiopia
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Ethiopia to Madagascar — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Ethiopia to Madagascar, and you’d need to navigate life in French and Malagasy.
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Key Indicator Comparison
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Ethiopia to Madagascar.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Ethiopia performs better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Ethiopia generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Madagascar leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Ethiopia performs better than Madagascar across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Ethiopia generally does better on infrastructure, though Madagascar leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Ethiopia generally does better on employment & economy, though Madagascar leads in unemployment rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Ethiopia generally does better on family life, though Madagascar leads in literacy rate.
Data: Ethiopian Revenues and Customs Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Addis Ababa | Antananarivo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 76°/48°F (24°/9°C) | 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/51°F (24°/11°C) | 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 71°/50°F (21°/10°C) | 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 73°/46°F (23°/8°C) | 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) |
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| Month | Addis Ababa | Antananarivo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75°/46°F (24.0°/8.0°C) | 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C) |
| Feb | 75°/48°F (24.0°/9.0°C) | 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C) |
| Mar | 77°/50°F (25.0°/10.0°C) | 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C) |
| Apr | 75°/52°F (24.0°/11.0°C) | 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C) |
| May | 77°/52°F (25.0°/11.0°C) | 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C) |
| Jun | 73°/50°F (23.0°/10.0°C) | 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C) |
| Jul | 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.0°C) | 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) |
| Aug | 70°/50°F (21.0°/10.0°C) | 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C) |
| Sep | 72°/50°F (22.0°/10.0°C) | 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C) |
| Oct | 73°/48°F (23.0°/9.0°C) | 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) |
| Nov | 73°/45°F (23.0°/7.0°C) | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) |
| Dec | 73°/45°F (23.0°/7.0°C) | 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C) |
Data:
Ethiopian Meteorological Institute (EMI),
Direction Générale de la Météorologie
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ethiopia 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.
Ethiopia passport holder visiting Madagascar
Visa on Arrival
Madagascar passport holder visiting Ethiopia
Visa on ArrivalData: 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?
Ethiopia performs better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Madagascar compared to Ethiopia?
Ethiopia 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 1.1 in Ethiopia. Madagascar scores 35 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Ethiopia: 35).
What's the weather like in Madagascar compared to Ethiopia?
The average high temperature in Antananarivo is 76°F, compared to 74°F in Addis Ababa. Antananarivo receives around 47.2 in of rainfall per year, while Addis Ababa gets 45.9 in.
What language do they speak in Madagascar?
The official languages in Madagascar are French and Malagasy. In Ethiopia, the official language is Amharic.
