Moving to Nepal from Madagascar

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Madagascar to Nepal, and you’d need to navigate life in Nepali. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MG
22.5
NP
28.2

Madagascar performs better than Nepal across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

MG
$63
NP
$332
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MG
1.8
NP
8.7

Nepal 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
NP
76.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MG
0.1t
NP
0.5t

Madagascar performs better than Nepal 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
NP
4.7
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MG
11.3%
NP
8.3%

Nepal performs significantly better than Madagascar across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

MG
3.1%
NP
10.7%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MG
$1,700
NP
$4,700

Nepal 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
NP
72.4 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MG
39.0
NP
25.1

Nepal generally does better on family life, though Madagascar leads in literacy rate.

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

Kathmandu Rain: 56.1 in/yr (1425 mm)
77° / 53°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Antananarivo Kathmandu
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 69°/40°F (21°/4°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) 82°/59°F (28°/15°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) 82°/67°F (28°/19°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) 73°/46°F (23°/8°C)
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Month Antananarivo Kathmandu
Jan 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C) 64°/36°F (18.0°/2.1°C)
Feb 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C) 68°/39°F (20.2°/3.8°C)
Mar 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C) 76°/46°F (24.3°/7.5°C)
Apr 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C) 81°/52°F (27.4°/11.3°C)
May 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C) 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.5°C)
Jun 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C) 83°/66°F (28.3°/19.0°C)
Jul 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) 82°/68°F (27.7°/20.0°C)
Aug 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C) 82°/67°F (28.0°/19.7°C)
Sep 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C) 81°/65°F (27.2°/18.2°C)
Oct 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) 78°/55°F (25.8°/13.0°C)
Nov 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 73°/45°F (22.7°/7.4°C)
Dec 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C) 67°/37°F (19.4°/3.0°C)

Data: Direction Générale de la Météorologie Direction Générale de la Météorologie, Department of Hydrology and meteorology Department of Hydrology and meteorology

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Madagascar passport

Madagascar passport holder visiting Nepal

Visa on Arrival
Madagascar passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Nepal.
Nepal passport

Nepal passport holder visiting Madagascar

Visa on Arrival
Nepal 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 Nepal?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Nepal has 4.7 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 Nepal safe for expats?

Madagascar performs better than Nepal across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Nepal compared to Madagascar?

Nepal generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Madagascar leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 8.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Nepal, compared to 1.8 in Madagascar. Nepal scores 54 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Madagascar: 35).

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

The average high temperature in Kathmandu is 77°F, compared to 76°F in Antananarivo. Kathmandu receives around 56.1 in of rainfall per year, while Antananarivo gets 47.2 in.

What language do they speak in Nepal?

The official language in Nepal is Nepali. In Madagascar, the official languages are French and Malagasy.

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At a Glance

MG NP
Population 28,172,462 30,666,598
Currency Malagasy Ariary (MGA) Nepalese Rupee (NPR)
Languages French, Malagasy Nepali
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +261 +977
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 100