Moving to Madagascar from Kenya
What to Expect
Considering a move from Kenya to Madagascar? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Kenya 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
The numbers behind daily life in Madagascar compared to Kenya.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Madagascar performs significantly better than Kenya 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
Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kenya leads in health coverage index.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Kenya generally does better on environment, though Madagascar leads in co₂ emissions per capita.
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
Kenya 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
Kenya 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
Kenya performs better than Madagascar across all family life metrics.
Data: Revenue 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 | Nairobi | Antananarivo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 77°/54°F (25°/12°C) | 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 73°/55°F (23°/13°C) | 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/50°F (22°/10°C) | 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 75°/55°F (24°/13°C) | 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) |
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| Month | Nairobi | Antananarivo |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 76°/53°F (24.5°/11.5°C) | 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C) |
| Feb | 78°/53°F (25.6°/11.6°C) | 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C) |
| Mar | 78°/56°F (25.6°/13.1°C) | 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C) |
| Apr | 75°/57°F (24.1°/14.0°C) | 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C) |
| May | 73°/56°F (22.6°/13.2°C) | 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C) |
| Jun | 71°/52°F (21.5°/11.0°C) | 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C) |
| Jul | 69°/50°F (20.6°/10.1°C) | 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) |
| Aug | 71°/50°F (21.4°/10.2°C) | 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C) |
| Sep | 75°/51°F (23.7°/10.5°C) | 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C) |
| Oct | 76°/54°F (24.7°/12.5°C) | 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) |
| Nov | 74°/56°F (23.1°/13.1°C) | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) |
| Dec | 74°/55°F (23.4°/12.6°C) | 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C) |
Data:
Kenya Meteorological Department,
Direction Générale de la Météorologie
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kenya 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.
Kenya passport holder visiting Madagascar
Visa on Arrival
Madagascar passport holder visiting Kenya
Visa FreeData: 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?
Madagascar performs significantly better than Kenya across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Madagascar compared to Kenya?
Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kenya leads in health coverage index. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Madagascar, compared to 1.0 in Kenya. Madagascar scores 35 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kenya: 53).
What's the weather like in Madagascar compared to Kenya?
The average high temperature in Antananarivo is 76°F, compared to 74°F in Nairobi. Antananarivo receives around 47.2 in of rainfall per year, while Nairobi gets 40.3 in.
What language do they speak in Madagascar?
The official languages in Madagascar are French and Malagasy. In Kenya, the official languages are English and Swahili.
