Moving to Greece from Madagascar

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Madagascar to Greece? 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 Greece.

Living there in 2020
130 ↑ 1% vs 2015

people born in Madagascar live in Greece · UN DESA

Who's moving to Greece?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Greece compared to Madagascar.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MG
22.5
GR
7.3

Greece 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
GR
$3,454
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MG
1.8
GR
63.7

Greece 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
GR
23.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MG
0.1t
GR
5.0t

Madagascar generally does better on environment, though Greece 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
GR
43.0
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MG
11.3%
GR
20.7%

Greece 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%
GR
11.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MG
$1,700
GR
$36,300

Madagascar generally does better on employment & economy, though Greece 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
GR
81.5 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MG
39.0
GR
3.5

Greece 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

Athens Rain: 16.3 in/yr (414 mm)
72° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Antananarivo Athens
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 57°/42°F (14°/6°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) 78°/57°F (26°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) 90°/67°F (32°/20°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) 65°/50°F (18°/10°C)
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Month Antananarivo Athens
Jan 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C) 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C)
Feb 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C) 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C)
Mar 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C) 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C)
Apr 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C) 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C)
May 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C) 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C)
Jun 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C) 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C)
Jul 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C)
Aug 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C) 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C)
Sep 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C) 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C)
Oct 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C)
Nov 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C)
Dec 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C) 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C)

Data: Direction Générale de la Météorologie Direction Générale de la Météorologie, Hellenic National Meteorological Service Hellenic National Meteorological Service

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Madagascar passport

Madagascar passport holder visiting Greece

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

Greece passport holder visiting Madagascar

Visa on Arrival
Greece 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 Greece?

Connectivity is usually fine (Greece: 43.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Greece offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Greece safe for expats?

Greece performs significantly better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Greece compared to Madagascar?

Greece generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Madagascar leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 63.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Greece, compared to 1.8 in Madagascar. Greece scores 77 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Madagascar: 35).

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

The average high temperature in Athens is 72°F, compared to 76°F in Antananarivo. Athens receives around 16.3 in of rainfall per year, while Antananarivo gets 47.2 in.

What language do they speak in Greece?

The official language in Greece is Greek. In Madagascar, the official languages are French and Malagasy.

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At a Glance

MG GR
Population 28,172,462 10,533,871
Currency Malagasy Ariary (MGA) Euro (€)
Languages French, Malagasy Greek
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +261 +30
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112