Moving to Mexico from Madagascar

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Madagascar to Mexico? 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 Mexico.

Moved in 2021
2

people moved from Madagascar to Mexico · OECD (latest data available)

Who's moving to Mexico?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Mexico compared to Madagascar.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MG
22.5
MX
12.0

Mexico 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
MX
$1,368
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MG
1.8
MX
25.6

Mexico 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
MX
30.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MG
0.1t
MX
3.6t

Madagascar generally does better on environment, though Mexico 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
MX
20.5
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MG
11.3%
MX
45.0%

Mexico 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%
MX
2.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MG
$1,700
MX
$22,400

Mexico generally does better on employment & economy, though Madagascar leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

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

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MG
39.0
MX
11.9

Mexico 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

Mexico City Rain: 32.1 in/yr (816 mm)
74° / 49°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Antananarivo Mexico City
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 74°/45°F (23°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) 79°/53°F (26°/12°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) 73°/53°F (23°/12°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) 71°/47°F (22°/8°C)
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Month Antananarivo Mexico City
Jan 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C) 70°/42°F (21.2°/5.8°C)
Feb 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C) 73°/45°F (22.9°/7.1°C)
Mar 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C) 78°/49°F (25.7°/9.2°C)
Apr 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C) 80°/51°F (26.6°/10.8°C)
May 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C) 80°/53°F (26.5°/11.7°C)
Jun 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C) 76°/54°F (24.6°/12.2°C)
Jul 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) 73°/53°F (23.0°/11.5°C)
Aug 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C) 74°/53°F (23.3°/11.6°C)
Sep 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C) 72°/53°F (22.3°/11.5°C)
Oct 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) 72°/50°F (22.2°/9.8°C)
Nov 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 71°/46°F (21.8°/7.9°C)
Dec 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C) 69°/44°F (20.8°/6.6°C)

Data: Direction Générale de la Météorologie Direction Générale de la Météorologie, Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional Coordinación General del Servicio Meteorológico Nacional

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Madagascar passport

Madagascar passport holder visiting Mexico

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

Mexico passport holder visiting Madagascar

Visa on Arrival
Mexico 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 Mexico?

Connectivity is usually fine (Mexico: 20.5 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Mexico offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Mexico safe for expats?

Mexico performs significantly better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Mexico compared to Madagascar?

Mexico generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Madagascar leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 25.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Mexico, compared to 1.8 in Madagascar. Mexico scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Madagascar: 35).

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

The average high temperature in Mexico City is 74°F, compared to 76°F in Antananarivo. Mexico City receives around 32.1 in of rainfall per year, while Antananarivo gets 47.2 in.

What language do they speak in Mexico?

The official language in Mexico is Spanish. In Madagascar, the official languages are French and Malagasy.

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At a Glance

MG MX
Population 28,172,462 129,150,971
Currency Malagasy Ariary (MGA) Mexican Peso (MX$)
Languages French, Malagasy Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +261 +52
Time zones 1 3
Emergency number 911