Moving to Egypt from Madagascar

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What to Expect

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

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

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

Living there in 2020
39 ↑ 50% vs 2015

people born in Madagascar live in Egypt · UN DESA

Who's moving to Egypt?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Egypt compared to Madagascar.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MG
22.5
EG
9.4

Egypt 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
EG
$905
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

MG
1.8
EG
6.8

Egypt 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
EG
105.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MG
0.1t
EG
2.5t

Madagascar performs better than Egypt 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
EG
10.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MG
11.3%
EG
141.2%

Egypt 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%
EG
7.3%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MG
$1,700
EG
$17,000

Madagascar generally does better on employment & economy, though Egypt 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
EG
74.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MG
39.0
EG
17.7

Madagascar generally does better on family life, though Egypt leads in life expectancy.

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

Cairo Rain: 1.0 in/yr (25 mm)
82° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Antananarivo Cairo
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 70°/51°F (21°/11°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) 89°/65°F (32°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) 94°/73°F (34°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) 77°/59°F (25°/15°C)
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Month Antananarivo Cairo
Jan 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C) 66°/49°F (19.0°/9.7°C)
Feb 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C) 69°/51°F (20.3°/10.3°C)
Mar 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C) 74°/54°F (23.4°/12.3°C)
Apr 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C) 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.4°C)
May 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C) 89°/65°F (31.9°/18.4°C)
Jun 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C) 94°/71°F (34.6°/21.4°C)
Jul 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) 95°/73°F (34.8°/22.9°C)
Aug 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C) 94°/74°F (34.5°/23.3°C)
Sep 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C) 92°/71°F (33.1°/21.7°C)
Oct 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C)
Nov 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.6°C)
Dec 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C) 69°/52°F (20.4°/11.0°C)

Data: Direction Générale de la Météorologie Direction Générale de la Météorologie, The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Madagascar passport

Madagascar passport holder visiting Egypt

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

Egypt passport holder visiting Madagascar

Visa on Arrival
Egypt 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 Egypt?

Connectivity is usually fine (Egypt: 10.8 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Egypt offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Egypt safe for expats?

Egypt performs significantly better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Egypt compared to Madagascar?

Egypt generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Madagascar leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 6.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Egypt, compared to 1.8 in Madagascar. Egypt scores 70 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Madagascar: 35).

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

The average high temperature in Cairo is 82°F, compared to 76°F in Antananarivo. Cairo receives around 1.0 in of rainfall per year, while Antananarivo gets 47.2 in.

What language do they speak in Egypt?

The official language in Egypt is Arabic. In Madagascar, the official languages are French and Malagasy.

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At a Glance

MG EG
Population 28,172,462 107,770,524
Currency Malagasy Ariary (MGA) Egyptian Pound (EGP)
Languages French, Malagasy Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +261 +20
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 122