Moving to Cyprus from Madagascar

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Madagascar to Cyprus, and you’d need to navigate life in Greek and Turkish. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

How many people actually move from Madagascar to Cyprus, based on official data.

Living there in 2020
6 ↓ 14% vs 2015

people born in Madagascar live in Cyprus · UN DESA

Who's moving to Cyprus?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MG
22.5
CY
3.9

Cyprus 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
CY
$4,538
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MG
1.8
CY
35.5

Cyprus 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
CY
16.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MG
0.1t
CY
5.4t

Madagascar generally does better on environment, though Cyprus 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
CY
38.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MG
11.3%
CY
32.1%

Cyprus 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%
CY
6.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MG
$1,700
CY
$50,600

Madagascar generally does better on employment & economy, though Cyprus 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
CY
79.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MG
39.0
CY
8.4

Cyprus 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

Nicosia Rain: 13.5 in/yr (342 mm)
80° / 57°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Antananarivo Nicosia
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 63°/44°F (17°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) 85°/60°F (29°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) 97°/71°F (36°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) 74°/52°F (23°/11°C)
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Month Antananarivo Nicosia
Jan 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C) 60°/42°F (15.7°/5.8°C)
Feb 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C) 61°/43°F (16.3°/6.0°C)
Mar 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C) 68°/46°F (20.1°/7.8°C)
Apr 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C) 76°/52°F (24.3°/10.9°C)
May 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C) 85°/59°F (29.6°/15.2°C)
Jun 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C) 94°/68°F (34.3°/20.0°C)
Jul 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C)
Aug 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C) 100°/73°F (37.5°/22.7°C)
Sep 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C) 92°/67°F (33.6°/19.5°C)
Oct 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) 84°/61°F (28.8°/15.9°C)
Nov 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 73°/51°F (22.6°/10.6°C)
Dec 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C) 64°/45°F (17.8°/7.3°C)

Data: Direction Générale de la Météorologie Direction Générale de la Météorologie, Department of Meteorology Department of Meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Madagascar passport

Madagascar passport holder visiting Cyprus

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

Cyprus passport holder visiting Madagascar

Visa on Arrival
Cyprus 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 Cyprus?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Cyprus has 38.6 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 Cyprus safe for expats?

Cyprus performs significantly better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Cyprus compared to Madagascar?

Cyprus generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Madagascar leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 35.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Cyprus, compared to 1.8 in Madagascar. Cyprus scores 81 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Madagascar: 35).

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

The average high temperature in Nicosia is 80°F, compared to 76°F in Antananarivo. Nicosia receives around 13.5 in of rainfall per year, while Antananarivo gets 47.2 in.

What language do they speak in Cyprus?

The official languages in Cyprus are Greek and Turkish. In Madagascar, the official languages are French and Malagasy.

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At a Glance

MG CY
Population 28,172,462 1,295,102
Currency Malagasy Ariary (MGA) Euro (€)
Languages French, Malagasy Greek, Turkish
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +261 +357
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112