Moving to Madagascar from Kyrgyzstan

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Kyrgyzstan to Madagascar, and you’d need to navigate life in French and Malagasy. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Antananarivo averages 76°F vs 90°F in Bishkek, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Madagascar compared to Kyrgyzstan.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

KG
13.3
MG
22.5

Kyrgyzstan 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

KG
$349
MG
$63
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

KG
21.5
MG
1.8

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kyrgyzstan 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

KG
88.0
MG
58.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

KG
1.5t
MG
0.1t

Madagascar performs significantly better than Kyrgyzstan across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

KG
5.9
MG
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

KG
50.0%
MG
11.3%

Kyrgyzstan 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

KG
4.0%
MG
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

KG
$6,400
MG
$1,700

Kyrgyzstan 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

KG
72.3 yrs
MG
68.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

KG
25.7
MG
39.0

Kyrgyzstan performs better than Madagascar across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Bishkek Rain: 17.8 in/yr (451 mm)
90° / 14°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Bishkek Antananarivo
Jan–Mar 73°/-9°F (23°/-22°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 98°/28°F (36°/-2°C) 75°/57°F (24°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 105°/40°F (40°/5°C) 72°/52°F (22°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/-5°F (28°/-21°C) 79°/60°F (26°/16°C)
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Month Bishkek Antananarivo
Jan 67°/-13°F (19.2°/-25.0°C) 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C)
Feb 68°/-10°F (20.2°/-23.2°C) 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C)
Mar 85°/-3°F (29.4°/-19.2°C) 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C)
Apr 91°/18°F (33.0°/-7.5°C) 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C)
May 96°/25°F (35.6°/-4.0°C) 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C)
Jun 106°/40°F (40.9°/4.2°C) 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C)
Jul 109°/50°F (42.8°/9.9°C) 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C)
Aug 105°/39°F (40.5°/3.8°C) 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C)
Sep 100°/32°F (37.9°/0.1°C) 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C)
Oct 94°/12°F (34.2°/-11.2°C) 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C)
Nov 82°/-10°F (27.9°/-23.3°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C)
Dec 72°/-17°F (22.1°/-27.1°C) 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C)

Data: Kyrgyzhydromet Kyrgyzhydromet, Direction Générale de la Météorologie Direction Générale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Kyrgyzstan 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.

Kyrgyzstan passport

Kyrgyzstan passport holder visiting Madagascar

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

Madagascar passport holder visiting Kyrgyzstan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Madagascar passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Kyrgyzstan.

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?

Kyrgyzstan performs better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Madagascar compared to Kyrgyzstan?

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kyrgyzstan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Madagascar, compared to 21.5 in Kyrgyzstan. Madagascar scores 35 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Kyrgyzstan: 69).

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

The average high temperature in Antananarivo is 76°F, compared to 90°F in Bishkek. Antananarivo receives around 47.2 in of rainfall per year, while Bishkek gets 17.8 in.

What language do they speak in Madagascar?

The official languages in Madagascar are French and Malagasy. In Kyrgyzstan, the official languages are Kyrgyz and Russian.

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At a Glance

KG MG
Population 6,071,750 28,172,462
Currency Kyrgystani Som (KGS) Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Languages Kyrgyz, Russian French, Malagasy
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +996 +261
Time zones 1 1