Moving to Argentina from Madagascar

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Madagascar to Argentina — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Madagascar to Argentina, and you’d need to navigate life in Guaraní and Spanish.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Madagascar to Argentina, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
7

people born in Madagascar live in Argentina · UN DESA

Who's moving to Argentina?

Top countries of origin for Argentina's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Madagascar and Argentina stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MG
22.5
AR
8.8

Argentina performs significantly better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MG
$63
AR
$3,089
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MG
1.8
AR
40.8

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Argentina 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

MG
58.0
AR
29.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MG
0.1t
AR
4.0t

Madagascar generally does better on environment, though Argentina leads in air pollution deaths.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MG
0.1
AR
24.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MG
11.3%
AR
10.5%

Argentina performs significantly 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

MG
3.1%
AR
6.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MG
$1,700
AR
$26,500

Madagascar generally does better on employment & economy, though Argentina leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MG
68.2 yrs
AR
78.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MG
39.0
AR
9.3

Argentina performs significantly better than Madagascar across all family life metrics.

Data: General Direction of Taxes, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Buenos Aires Rain: 48.7 in/yr (1237 mm)
73° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Antananarivo Buenos Aires
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 83°/66°F (29°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) 67°/52°F (19°/11°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) 64°/48°F (17°/9°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) 78°/61°F (26°/16°C)
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Month Antananarivo Buenos Aires
Jan 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C) 86°/68°F (30.1°/20.1°C)
Feb 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C) 84°/67°F (28.7°/19.2°C)
Mar 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C) 80°/64°F (26.8°/17.7°C)
Apr 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C) 73°/57°F (22.9°/13.8°C)
May 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C) 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.7°C)
Jun 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C) 61°/47°F (16.0°/8.1°C)
Jul 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) 60°/45°F (15.3°/7.4°C)
Aug 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C) 64°/48°F (17.7°/8.8°C)
Sep 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C) 67°/51°F (19.3°/10.3°C)
Oct 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) 73°/56°F (22.7°/13.3°C)
Nov 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 78°/61°F (25.6°/15.9°C)
Dec 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C) 83°/65°F (28.5°/18.4°C)

Data: Direction Générale de la Météorologie Direction Générale de la Météorologie, Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Servicio Meteorológico Nacional

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Madagascar and Argentina. To live, work, or study long-term in Argentina, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Argentina's immigration authority.

Madagascar passport

Madagascar passport holder visiting Argentina

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

Argentina passport holder visiting Madagascar

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Argentina?

With 24.6 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Argentina can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Madagascar and Argentina.

Is Argentina safe for expats?

Argentina performs significantly better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Argentina compared to Madagascar?

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Argentina leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 40.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Argentina, compared to 1.8 in Madagascar. Argentina scores 79 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Madagascar: 35).

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

The average high temperature in Buenos Aires is 73°F, compared to 76°F in Antananarivo. Buenos Aires receives around 48.7 in of rainfall per year, while Antananarivo gets 47.2 in.

What language do they speak in Argentina?

The official languages in Argentina are Guaraní and Spanish. In Madagascar, the official languages are French and Malagasy.

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At a Glance

MG AR
Population 28,172,462 46,245,668
Currency Malagasy Ariary (MGA) Argentine Peso (ARS)
Languages French, Malagasy Guaraní, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +261 +54
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911