Moving to Kuwait from Madagascar

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Madagascar to Kuwait, and you’d need to navigate life in Arabic. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Kuwait City averages 94°F vs 76°F in Antananarivo, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MG
22.5
KW
9.2

Kuwait 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
KW
$2,567
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2020

affects wait times and access to care

MG
1.8
KW
22.9

Kuwait 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
KW
45.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MG
0.1t
KW
23.7t

Madagascar generally does better on environment, though Kuwait 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
KW
1.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MG
11.3%
KW
3850.5%

Kuwait 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%
KW
2.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MG
$1,700
KW
$50,800

Kuwait performs significantly better than Madagascar across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MG
68.2 yrs
KW
79.1 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MG
39.0
KW
7.4

Kuwait 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

Kuwait City Rain: 4.6 in/yr (116 mm)
94° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Antananarivo Kuwait City
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 73°/51°F (23°/11°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) 104°/76°F (40°/25°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) 114°/84°F (46°/29°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Antananarivo Kuwait City
Jan 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C) 67°/47°F (19.5°/8.5°C)
Feb 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C) 71°/50°F (21.8°/10.0°C)
Mar 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C) 80°/57°F (26.9°/14.0°C)
Apr 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C) 93°/67°F (33.9°/19.5°C)
May 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C) 106°/78°F (40.9°/25.4°C)
Jun 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C) 114°/84°F (45.5°/28.9°C)
Jul 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) 116°/87°F (46.7°/30.7°C)
Aug 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C) 116°/85°F (46.9°/29.5°C)
Sep 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C) 111°/79°F (43.7°/26.2°C)
Oct 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) 98°/71°F (36.6°/21.5°C)
Nov 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.5°C)
Dec 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C) 71°/50°F (21.9°/9.9°C)

Data: Direction Générale de la Météorologie Direction Générale de la Météorologie, Meteorological Department Meteorological Department

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Madagascar passport

Madagascar passport holder visiting Kuwait

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

Kuwait passport holder visiting Madagascar

Visa on Arrival
Kuwait 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 Kuwait?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Kuwait has 1.5 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 Kuwait safe for expats?

Kuwait performs significantly better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Kuwait compared to Madagascar?

Kuwait generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Madagascar leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 22.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Kuwait, compared to 1.8 in Madagascar. Kuwait scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Madagascar: 35).

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

The average high temperature in Kuwait City is 94°F, compared to 76°F in Antananarivo. Kuwait City receives around 4.6 in of rainfall per year, while Antananarivo gets 47.2 in.

What language do they speak in Kuwait?

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

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At a Glance

MG KW
Population 28,172,462 3,068,155
Currency Malagasy Ariary (MGA) Kuwaiti Dinar (KWD)
Languages French, Malagasy Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +261 +965
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112