Moving to Libya from Madagascar

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Madagascar to Libya — from daily expenses to quality of life.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Madagascar and Libya stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MG
22.5
LY
34.0

Madagascar performs better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MG
$63
LY
$1,055
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

MG
1.8
LY
21.6

Libya 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
LY
54.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MG
0.1t
LY
8.7t

Madagascar generally does better on environment, though Libya 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
LY
4.8
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MG
11.3%
LY
817.1%

Libya 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%
LY
18.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MG
$1,700
LY
$17,700

Libya 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
LY
77.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MG
39.0
LY
11.2

Libya 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

Tripoli Rain: 13.1 in/yr (334 mm)
78° / 60°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Antananarivo Tripoli
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 66°/50°F (19°/10°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) 81°/62°F (27°/17°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) 89°/72°F (32°/22°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) 74°/57°F (23°/14°C)
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Month Antananarivo Tripoli
Jan 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C) 64°/48°F (17.9°/8.9°C)
Feb 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C) 66°/49°F (19.1°/9.5°C)
Mar 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C) 69°/52°F (20.7°/11.2°C)
Apr 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C) 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.7°C)
May 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C) 81°/62°F (27.1°/16.7°C)
Jun 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C) 87°/68°F (30.4°/20.1°C)
Jul 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) 89°/71°F (31.7°/21.7°C)
Aug 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C) 91°/73°F (32.6°/22.7°C)
Sep 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C) 88°/71°F (31.0°/21.4°C)
Oct 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) 82°/64°F (27.7°/18.0°C)
Nov 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C)
Dec 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C) 67°/50°F (19.3°/9.9°C)

Data: Direction Générale de la Météorologie Direction Générale de la Météorologie, National Meteorological Centre National Meteorological Centre

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Madagascar passport

Madagascar passport holder visiting Libya

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

Libya passport holder visiting Madagascar

Visa on Arrival
Libya 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 Libya?

With 4.8 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Libya can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Madagascar and Libya.

Is Libya safe for expats?

Madagascar performs better than Libya across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Libya compared to Madagascar?

Libya generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Madagascar leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 21.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Libya, compared to 1.8 in Madagascar. Libya scores 62 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Madagascar: 35).

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

The average high temperature in Tripoli is 78°F, compared to 76°F in Antananarivo. Tripoli receives around 13.1 in of rainfall per year, while Antananarivo gets 47.2 in.

What language do they speak in Libya?

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

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At a Glance

MG LY
Population 28,172,462 7,137,931
Currency Malagasy Ariary (MGA) Libyan Dinar (LYD)
Languages French, Malagasy Arabic
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +261 +218
Time zones 1 1