Moving to Madagascar from Hungary

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Hungary to Madagascar, and you’d need to navigate life in French and Malagasy. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Antananarivo averages 76°F vs 60°F in Budapest, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Madagascar compared to Hungary.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

HU
7.4
MG
22.5

Hungary 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

HU
$2,875
MG
$63
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

HU
33.0
MG
1.8

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Hungary 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

HU
42.0
MG
58.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

HU
4.5t
MG
0.1t

Hungary 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

HU
35.5
MG
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

HU
8.1%
MG
11.3%

Hungary performs better than Madagascar across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

HU
4.1%
MG
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

HU
$40,600
MG
$1,700

Hungary 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

HU
77.2 yrs
MG
68.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

HU
4.6
MG
39.0

Hungary performs better than Madagascar across all family life metrics.

Data: National Tax and Customs Administration of Hungary, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Budapest Rain: 21.0 in/yr (534 mm)
60° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Budapest Antananarivo
Jan–Mar 43°/31°F (6°/-1°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/52°F (22°/11°C) 75°/57°F (24°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 78°/59°F (26°/15°C) 72°/52°F (22°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 49°/37°F (9°/3°C) 79°/60°F (26°/16°C)
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Month Budapest Antananarivo
Jan 37°/27°F (2.6°/-3.0°C) 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C)
Feb 41°/29°F (5.1°/-1.8°C) 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C)
Mar 51°/36°F (10.6°/2.0°C) 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C)
Apr 63°/44°F (17.1°/6.8°C) 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C)
May 72°/53°F (22.4°/11.5°C) 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C)
Jun 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.4°C) 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C)
Jul 82°/62°F (27.9°/16.4°C) 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C)
Aug 81°/61°F (27.4°/16.0°C) 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C)
Sep 72°/53°F (22.1°/11.8°C) 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C)
Oct 61°/45°F (16.1°/7.0°C) 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C)
Nov 47°/36°F (8.5°/2.3°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C)
Dec 38°/29°F (3.2°/-1.7°C) 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C)

Data: Hungarian Meteorological Service Hungarian Meteorological Service, Direction Générale de la Météorologie Direction Générale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Hungary 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.

Hungary passport

Hungary passport holder visiting Madagascar

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

Madagascar passport holder visiting Hungary

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

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?

Hungary performs better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Madagascar compared to Hungary?

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Hungary leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Madagascar, compared to 33.0 in Hungary. Madagascar scores 35 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Hungary: 79).

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

The average high temperature in Antananarivo is 76°F, compared to 60°F in Budapest. Antananarivo receives around 47.2 in of rainfall per year, while Budapest gets 21.0 in.

What language do they speak in Madagascar?

The official languages in Madagascar are French and Malagasy. In Hungary, the official language is Hungarian.

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At a Glance

HU MG
Population 9,699,577 28,172,462
Currency Hungarian Forint (HUF) Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Languages Hungarian French, Malagasy
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +36 +261
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112