Moving to Comoros from Madagascar

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Madagascar to Comoros. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Moroni averages 85°F vs 76°F in Antananarivo, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Madagascar to Comoros.

Living there in 2020
9,605

people born in Madagascar live in Comoros · UN DESA

Who's moving to Comoros?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Comoros compared to Madagascar.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MG
22.5
KM
29.0

Madagascar performs better than Comoros across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MG
$63
KM
$250
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

MG
1.8
KM
4.4

Comoros 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
KM
46.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MG
0.1t
KM
0.5t

Madagascar generally does better on environment, though Comoros 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
KM
0.2
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MG
11.3%
KM
0.8%

Comoros 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%
KM
5.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MG
$1,700
KM
$3,500

Comoros 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

MG
68.2 yrs
KM
67.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MG
39.0
KM
57.1

Madagascar performs better than Comoros 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.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Moroni Rain: 106.3 in/yr (2700 mm)
85° / 70°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Antananarivo Moroni
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 87°/74°F (31°/23°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) 85°/70°F (29°/21°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) 82°/66°F (28°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) 86°/71°F (30°/22°C)
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Month Antananarivo Moroni
Jan 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.4°C)
Feb 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C) 87°/74°F (30.4°/23.3°C)
Mar 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C) 87°/73°F (30.8°/23.0°C)
Apr 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C) 87°/73°F (30.4°/22.6°C)
May 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C) 85°/70°F (29.5°/21.2°C)
Jun 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C) 83°/67°F (28.4°/19.6°C)
Jul 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) 82°/66°F (27.7°/18.8°C)
Aug 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C) 82°/65°F (27.7°/18.4°C)
Sep 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C) 83°/66°F (28.1°/19.0°C)
Oct 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) 84°/69°F (29.1°/20.3°C)
Nov 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 87°/71°F (30.3°/21.6°C)
Dec 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C) 87°/73°F (30.8°/22.6°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Madagascar passport

Madagascar passport holder visiting Comoros

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

Comoros passport holder visiting Madagascar

Visa on Arrival
Comoros 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 Comoros?

Connectivity is usually fine (Comoros: 0.2 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Comoros offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Comoros safe for expats?

Madagascar performs better than Comoros across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Comoros compared to Madagascar?

Comoros generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Madagascar leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 4.4 doctors per 10,000 people in Comoros, compared to 1.8 in Madagascar. Comoros scores 48 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Madagascar: 35).

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

The average high temperature in Moroni is 85°F, compared to 76°F in Antananarivo. Moroni receives around 106.3 in of rainfall per year, while Antananarivo gets 47.2 in.

What language do they speak in Comoros?

The official languages in Comoros are Arabic, Comorian and French. In Madagascar, the official languages are French and Malagasy.

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At a Glance

MG KM
Population 28,172,462 876,437
Currency Malagasy Ariary (MGA) Comorian Franc (KMF)
Languages French, Malagasy Arabic, Comorian, French
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +261 +269
Time zones 1 1