Moving to Azerbaijan from Madagascar

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Madagascar to Azerbaijan, and you’d need to navigate life in Azerbaijani. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Baku averages 65°F vs 76°F in Antananarivo, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Madagascar and Azerbaijan 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
AZ
17.2

Azerbaijan 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
AZ
$993
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

MG
1.8
AZ
30.9

Azerbaijan 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

MG
58.0
AZ
114.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MG
0.1t
AZ
3.8t

Madagascar performs better than Azerbaijan 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

MG
0.1
AZ
20.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MG
11.3%
AZ
57.3%

Azerbaijan 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

MG
3.1%
AZ
5.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MG
$1,700
AZ
$21,300

Madagascar generally does better on employment & economy, though Azerbaijan 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
AZ
74.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MG
39.0
AZ
23.5

Azerbaijan 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

Baku Rain: 8.3 in/yr (210 mm)
65° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Antananarivo Baku
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 46°/37°F (8°/3°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) 72°/58°F (22°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) 83°/71°F (29°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) 57°/48°F (14°/9°C)
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Month Antananarivo Baku
Jan 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C) 44°/36°F (6.6°/2.1°C)
Feb 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C) 43°/36°F (6.3°/2.0°C)
Mar 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C) 50°/40°F (9.8°/4.2°C)
Apr 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C) 62°/49°F (16.4°/9.4°C)
May 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C) 72°/59°F (22.1°/14.9°C)
Jun 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C) 81°/67°F (27.3°/19.7°C)
Jul 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) 87°/72°F (30.6°/22.2°C)
Aug 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C) 85°/73°F (29.7°/22.9°C)
Sep 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C) 78°/67°F (25.6°/19.4°C)
Oct 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) 67°/56°F (19.6°/13.6°C)
Nov 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 56°/48°F (13.5°/8.8°C)
Dec 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C) 49°/41°F (9.7°/4.8°C)

Data: Direction Générale de la Météorologie Direction Générale de la Météorologie, National Hydrometeorological Department National Hydrometeorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Madagascar passport

Madagascar passport holder visiting Azerbaijan

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

Azerbaijan passport holder visiting Madagascar

Visa on Arrival
Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan?

With 20.2 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Azerbaijan 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 Azerbaijan.

Is Azerbaijan safe for expats?

Azerbaijan performs significantly better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Azerbaijan compared to Madagascar?

Azerbaijan generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Madagascar leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 30.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Azerbaijan, compared to 1.8 in Madagascar. Azerbaijan scores 66 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Madagascar: 35).

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

The average high temperature in Baku is 65°F, compared to 76°F in Antananarivo. Baku receives around 8.3 in of rainfall per year, while Antananarivo gets 47.2 in.

What language do they speak in Azerbaijan?

The official language in Azerbaijan is Azerbaijani. In Madagascar, the official languages are French and Malagasy.

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At a Glance

MG AZ
Population 28,172,462 10,353,296
Currency Malagasy Ariary (MGA) Azerbaijani Manat (AZN)
Languages French, Malagasy Azerbaijani
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +261 +994
Time zones 1 1