Moving to Madagascar from Kuwait

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kuwait to Madagascar, and you’d need to navigate life in French and Malagasy. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Antananarivo averages 76°F vs 94°F in Kuwait City, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Kuwait to Madagascar.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KW
9.2
MG
22.5

Kuwait 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

KW
$2,567
MG
$63
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

KW
22.9
MG
1.8

Kuwait generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Madagascar leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

KW
45.0
MG
58.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KW
23.7t
MG
0.1t

Kuwait 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

KW
1.5
MG
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KW
3850.5%
MG
11.3%

Kuwait 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

KW
2.1%
MG
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KW
$50,800
MG
$1,700

Kuwait performs better than Madagascar across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

KW
79.1 yrs
MG
68.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KW
7.4
MG
39.0

Kuwait performs better than Madagascar across all family life metrics.

Data: Ministry of Finance, Kuwait, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Kuwait City Rain: 4.6 in/yr (116 mm)
94° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Kuwait City Antananarivo
Jan–Mar 73°/51°F (23°/11°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 104°/76°F (40°/25°C) 75°/57°F (24°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 114°/84°F (46°/29°C) 72°/52°F (22°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 84°/60°F (29°/15°C) 79°/60°F (26°/16°C)
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Month Kuwait City Antananarivo
Jan 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C) 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C)
Feb 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C) 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C)
Mar 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C) 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C)
Apr 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C) 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C)
May 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C) 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C)
Jun 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C) 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C)
Jul 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C) 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C)
Aug 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C) 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C)
Sep 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C) 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C)
Oct 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C) 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C)
Nov 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C)
Dec 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C) 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C)

Data: Meteorological Department Meteorological Department, Direction Générale de la Météorologie Direction Générale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kuwait 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.

Kuwait passport

Kuwait passport holder visiting Madagascar

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

Madagascar passport holder visiting Kuwait

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

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?

Kuwait performs better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Madagascar compared to Kuwait?

Kuwait 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 22.9 in Kuwait. Madagascar scores 35 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kuwait: 78).

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

The average high temperature in Antananarivo is 76°F, compared to 94°F in Kuwait City. Antananarivo receives around 47.2 in of rainfall per year, while Kuwait City gets 4.6 in.

What language do they speak in Madagascar?

The official languages in Madagascar are French and Malagasy. In Kuwait, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

KW MG
Population 3,068,155 28,172,462
Currency Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD) Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Languages Arabic French, Malagasy
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +965 +261
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112