Moving to Pakistan from Madagascar

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Madagascar to Pakistan? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Pakistan compared to Madagascar.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MG
22.5
PK
11.9

Pakistan 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
PK
$152
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

affects wait times and access to care

MG
1.8
PK
10.8

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan 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
PK
105.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MG
0.1t
PK
0.8t

Madagascar performs better than Pakistan 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
PK
1.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MG
11.3%
PK
162.1%

Pakistan 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%
PK
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MG
$1,700
PK
$5,600

Madagascar generally does better on employment & economy, though Pakistan leads in gdp per capita.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

MG
68.2 yrs
PK
69.7 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MG
39.0
PK
54.0

Madagascar generally does better on family life, though Pakistan leads in life expectancy.

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

Islamabad Rain: 49.1 in/yr (1247 mm)
84° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Antananarivo Islamabad
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 69°/44°F (21°/7°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) 95°/68°F (35°/20°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) 94°/74°F (34°/23°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) 78°/48°F (26°/9°C)
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Month Antananarivo Islamabad
Jan 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C) 64°/38°F (17.9°/3.2°C)
Feb 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C) 68°/43°F (19.8°/6.0°C)
Mar 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C) 76°/51°F (24.5°/10.7°C)
Apr 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C) 87°/60°F (30.5°/15.8°C)
May 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C) 97°/69°F (36.0°/20.7°C)
Jun 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C) 101°/75°F (38.4°/23.8°C)
Jul 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) 96°/76°F (35.3°/24.4°C)
Aug 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C) 93°/75°F (33.7°/23.8°C)
Sep 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C) 93°/70°F (33.7°/21.1°C)
Oct 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) 88°/58°F (30.9°/14.5°C)
Nov 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 79°/47°F (25.9°/8.3°C)
Dec 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C) 68°/40°F (20.2°/4.3°C)

Data: Direction Générale de la Météorologie Direction Générale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Madagascar passport

Madagascar passport holder visiting Pakistan

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

Pakistan passport holder visiting Madagascar

Visa on Arrival
Pakistan 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 Pakistan?

Connectivity is usually fine (Pakistan: 1.3 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Pakistan offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Pakistan safe for expats?

Pakistan performs significantly better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Pakistan compared to Madagascar?

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Pakistan leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 10.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Pakistan, compared to 1.8 in Madagascar. Pakistan scores 45 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Madagascar: 35).

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

The average high temperature in Islamabad is 84°F, compared to 76°F in Antananarivo. Islamabad receives around 49.1 in of rainfall per year, while Antananarivo gets 47.2 in.

What language do they speak in Pakistan?

The official languages in Pakistan are English and Urdu. In Madagascar, the official languages are French and Malagasy.

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At a Glance

MG PK
Population 28,172,462 242,923,845
Currency Malagasy Ariary (MGA) Pakistani Rupee (PKR)
Languages French, Malagasy English, Urdu
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +261 +92
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 15