Moving to Czech Republic from Madagascar

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Madagascar to Czech Republic, and you’d need to navigate life in Czech and Slovak. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Prague averages 57°F vs 76°F in Antananarivo, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
27 ↑ 12% vs 2015

people born in Madagascar live in Czech Republic · UN DESA

Who's moving to Czech Republic?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Madagascar to Czech Republic.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MG
22.5
CZ
5.2

Czech Republic performs significantly better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2024

annual government + private spending per person

MG
$63
CZ
$4,674
Doctors per 10,000 people World Bank, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MG
1.7
CZ
43.5

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic 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
CZ
33.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MG
0.1t
CZ
7.1t

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

MG
0.1
CZ
38.9
Water stress level World Bank, 2022

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MG
11.3%
CZ
22.0%

Czech Republic generally does better on infrastructure, though Madagascar leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

MG
3.0%
CZ
2.8%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

MG
$599
CZ
$35,917

Czech Republic generally does better on employment & economy, though Madagascar leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

MG
63.8 yrs
CZ
80.0 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MG
43.0
CZ
2.1

Czech Republic performs significantly better than Madagascar across all family life metrics.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), United Nations SDG Indicators (2019–2021), World Health Organization (2024), General Direction of Taxes (2016), Financial Administration of the Czech Republic (2017), The World Factbook (2011). How we calculate this

Weather in Czech Republic vs Madagascar

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

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

Avg. annual high / low

Prague Rain: 17.1 in/yr (435 mm)
57° / 43°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Antananarivo Prague
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 42°/31°F (5°/-1°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) 67°/48°F (19°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) 74°/56°F (23°/13°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) 47°/37°F (8°/2°C)
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Month Antananarivo Prague
Jan 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C) 37°/28°F (2.6°/-2.4°C)
Feb 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C) 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.8°C)
Mar 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C) 48°/35°F (9.1°/1.5°C)
Apr 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C) 59°/41°F (15.1°/5.1°C)
May 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C) 69°/49°F (20.3°/9.7°C)
Jun 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C) 73°/55°F (22.8°/12.7°C)
Jul 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) 78°/58°F (25.3°/14.5°C)
Aug 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C) 77°/58°F (25.1°/14.2°C)
Sep 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C) 68°/51°F (19.9°/10.5°C)
Oct 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) 58°/44°F (14.2°/6.4°C)
Nov 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 45°/36°F (7.2°/2.1°C)
Dec 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C) 38°/30°F (3.4°/-1.1°C)

Data: Direction Générale de la Météorologie Direction Générale de la Météorologie, Czech Hydrometeorological Institute Czech Hydrometeorological Institute

Can you move from Madagascar to Czech Republic?

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

Madagascar passport

Madagascar passport holder visiting Czech Republic

Visa Required
Madagascar passport holders need a visa to enter Czech Republic.
Czech Republic passport

Czech Republic passport holder visiting Madagascar

Visa on Arrival
Czech Republic 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 Czech Republic?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Czech Republic has 38.9 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 Czech Republic safe for expats?

Czech Republic performs significantly better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Czech Republic compared to Madagascar?

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Czech Republic leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 43.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Czech Republic, compared to 1.7 in Madagascar. Czech Republic scores 84 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Madagascar: 35).

What's the weather like in Czech Republic compared to Madagascar?

The average high temperature in Prague is 57°F, compared to 76°F in Antananarivo. Prague receives around 17.1 in of rainfall per year, while Antananarivo gets 47.2 in.

What language do they speak in Czech Republic?

The official languages in Czech Republic are Czech and Slovak. In Madagascar, the official languages are French and Malagasy.

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At a Glance

MG CZ
Population 32,740,678 10,886,878
Currency Malagasy Ariary (MGA) Czech Republic Koruna (CZK)
Languages French, Malagasy Czech, Slovak
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +261 +420
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number — 112