Moving to Peru from Madagascar

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Madagascar to Peru, and you’d need to navigate life in Aymara, Quechua and Spanish.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MG
22.5
PE
12.7

Peru 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
PE
$956
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

MG
1.8
PE
16.2

Peru 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
PE
26.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MG
0.1t
PE
2.0t

Madagascar generally does better on environment, though Peru 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
PE
9.3
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MG
11.3%
PE
7.2%

Peru 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%
PE
4.8%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MG
$1,700
PE
$15,100

Madagascar generally does better on employment & economy, though Peru 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
PE
68.9 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MG
39.0
PE
10.8

Peru 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

Lima Rain: 0.5 in/yr (13 mm)
72° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Antananarivo Lima
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 79°/67°F (26°/19°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) 71°/62°F (22°/16°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) 66°/58°F (19°/15°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) 71°/62°F (22°/16°C)
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Month Antananarivo Lima
Jan 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C) 78°/66°F (25.8°/19.1°C)
Feb 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C) 80°/67°F (26.5°/19.4°C)
Mar 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C) 79°/67°F (26.0°/19.2°C)
Apr 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C) 76°/64°F (24.3°/17.6°C)
May 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C) 71°/61°F (21.7°/16.1°C)
Jun 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C) 67°/60°F (19.7°/15.3°C)
Jul 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) 66°/59°F (18.7°/15.0°C)
Aug 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C) 65°/58°F (18.4°/14.6°C)
Sep 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C) 66°/58°F (18.7°/14.6°C)
Oct 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) 68°/59°F (19.9°/15.2°C)
Nov 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 71°/62°F (21.9°/16.4°C)
Dec 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C) 75°/64°F (23.9°/17.7°C)

Data: Direction Générale de la Météorologie Direction Générale de la Météorologie, Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú Servicio Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología del Perú

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Madagascar passport

Madagascar passport holder visiting Peru

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

Peru passport holder visiting Madagascar

Visa on Arrival
Peru 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 Peru?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Peru has 9.3 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 Peru safe for expats?

Peru performs significantly better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Peru compared to Madagascar?

Peru generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Madagascar leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 16.2 doctors per 10,000 people in Peru, compared to 1.8 in Madagascar. Peru scores 71 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Madagascar: 35).

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

The average high temperature in Lima is 72°F, compared to 76°F in Antananarivo. Lima receives around 0.5 in of rainfall per year, while Antananarivo gets 47.2 in.

What language do they speak in Peru?

The official languages in Peru are Aymara, Quechua and Spanish. In Madagascar, the official languages are French and Malagasy.

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At a Glance

MG PE
Population 28,172,462 32,275,736
Currency Malagasy Ariary (MGA) Peruvian Nuevo Sol (PEN)
Languages French, Malagasy Aymara, Quechua, Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +261 +51
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 105