Moving to Kyrgyzstan from Madagascar

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Madagascar to Kyrgyzstan, and you’d need to navigate life in Kyrgyz and Russian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Bishkek averages 90°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 Kyrgyzstan.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MG
22.5
KG
13.3

Kyrgyzstan 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
KG
$349
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MG
1.8
KG
21.5

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kyrgyzstan 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
KG
88.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MG
0.1t
KG
1.5t

Madagascar performs better than Kyrgyzstan 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
KG
5.9
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MG
11.3%
KG
50.0%

Kyrgyzstan 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%
KG
4.0%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MG
$1,700
KG
$6,400

Kyrgyzstan generally does better on employment & economy, though Madagascar leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MG
68.2 yrs
KG
72.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MG
39.0
KG
25.7

Kyrgyzstan performs significantly better than Madagascar across all family life metrics.

Data: 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

Bishkek Rain: 17.8 in/yr (451 mm)
90° / 14°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Antananarivo Bishkek
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 73°/-9°F (23°/-22°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) 98°/28°F (36°/-2°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) 105°/40°F (40°/5°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) 83°/-5°F (28°/-21°C)
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Month Antananarivo Bishkek
Jan 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C) 67°/-13°F (19.2°/-25.0°C)
Feb 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C) 68°/-10°F (20.2°/-23.2°C)
Mar 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C) 85°/-3°F (29.4°/-19.2°C)
Apr 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C) 91°/18°F (33.0°/-7.5°C)
May 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C) 96°/25°F (35.6°/-4.0°C)
Jun 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C) 106°/40°F (40.9°/4.2°C)
Jul 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) 109°/50°F (42.8°/9.9°C)
Aug 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C) 105°/39°F (40.5°/3.8°C)
Sep 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C) 100°/32°F (37.9°/0.1°C)
Oct 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) 94°/12°F (34.2°/-11.2°C)
Nov 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 82°/-10°F (27.9°/-23.3°C)
Dec 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C) 72°/-17°F (22.1°/-27.1°C)

Data: Direction Générale de la Météorologie Direction Générale de la Météorologie, Kyrgyzhydromet Kyrgyzhydromet

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Madagascar passport

Madagascar passport holder visiting Kyrgyzstan

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Madagascar passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Kyrgyzstan.
Kyrgyzstan passport

Kyrgyzstan passport holder visiting Madagascar

Visa on Arrival
Kyrgyzstan 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 Kyrgyzstan?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Kyrgyzstan has 5.9 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 Kyrgyzstan safe for expats?

Kyrgyzstan performs significantly better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Kyrgyzstan compared to Madagascar?

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Kyrgyzstan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 21.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Kyrgyzstan, compared to 1.8 in Madagascar. Kyrgyzstan scores 69 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Madagascar: 35).

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

The average high temperature in Bishkek is 90°F, compared to 76°F in Antananarivo. Bishkek receives around 17.8 in of rainfall per year, while Antananarivo gets 47.2 in.

What language do they speak in Kyrgyzstan?

The official languages in Kyrgyzstan are Kyrgyz and Russian. In Madagascar, the official languages are French and Malagasy.

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At a Glance

MG KG
Population 28,172,462 6,071,750
Currency Malagasy Ariary (MGA) Kyrgystani Som (KGS)
Languages French, Malagasy Kyrgyz, Russian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +261 +996
Time zones 1 1