Moving to Madagascar from Iraq
What to Expect
A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Iraq to Madagascar — from daily expenses to quality of life.
If you moved from Iraq to Madagascar, and you’d need to navigate life in French and Malagasy. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Antananarivo averages 76°F vs 87°F in Baghdad, making it significantly cooler.
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Key Indicator Comparison
How Iraq and Madagascar stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Iraq 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Iraq 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
Madagascar performs significantly better than Iraq 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
Iraq 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
Iraq 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
Iraq generally does better on family life, though Madagascar leads in literacy rate.
Data: Ministry of Finance, 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 | Baghdad | Antananarivo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 66°/43°F (19°/6°C) | 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 97°/67°F (36°/20°C) | 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 108°/74°F (43°/24°C) | 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 77°/50°F (25°/10°C) | 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) |
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| Month | Baghdad | Antananarivo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 60°/39°F (15.5°/3.8°C) | 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C) |
| Feb | 65°/42°F (18.5°/5.5°C) | 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C) |
| Mar | 74°/49°F (23.6°/9.6°C) | 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C) |
| Apr | 86°/59°F (29.9°/15.2°C) | 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C) |
| May | 98°/68°F (36.5°/20.1°C) | 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C) |
| Jun | 106°/74°F (41.3°/23.3°C) | 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C) |
| Jul | 111°/78°F (44.0°/25.5°C) | 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) |
| Aug | 110°/76°F (43.5°/24.5°C) | 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C) |
| Sep | 104°/69°F (40.2°/20.7°C) | 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C) |
| Oct | 92°/61°F (33.4°/15.9°C) | 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) |
| Nov | 75°/49°F (23.7°/9.2°C) | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) |
| Dec | 63°/41°F (17.2°/5.1°C) | 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C) |
Data:
Iraqi Meteorological Organization and Seismology,
Direction Générale de la Météorologie
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Iraq 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.
Iraq passport holder visiting Madagascar
Visa on Arrival
Madagascar passport holder visiting Iraq
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Madagascar?
With 0.1 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Madagascar can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Iraq and Madagascar.
Is Madagascar safe for expats?
Iraq performs better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Madagascar compared to Iraq?
Iraq 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 10.1 in Iraq. Madagascar scores 35 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Iraq: 59).
What's the weather like in Madagascar compared to Iraq?
The average high temperature in Antananarivo is 76°F, compared to 87°F in Baghdad. Antananarivo receives around 47.2 in of rainfall per year, while Baghdad gets 4.8 in.
What language do they speak in Madagascar?
The official languages in Madagascar are French and Malagasy. In Iraq, the official languages are Arabic, Aramaic and Sorani.
