Moving to Philippines from Madagascar
What to Expect
Considering a move from Madagascar to Philippines? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from Madagascar to Philippines, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Filipino. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Manila averages 88°F vs 76°F in Antananarivo, making it significantly warmer.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Philippines compared to Madagascar.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Philippines performs significantly better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.
How's the healthcare?
annual government + private spending per person
affects wait times and access to care
WHO index from 0–100 measuring essential service access
share of adults with obesity
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Philippines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Madagascar leads in healthcare spending per person.
What about the environment?
deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Madagascar performs better than Philippines across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
share of households with internet
Philippines generally does better on infrastructure, though Madagascar leads in water stress level.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
share of people below the poverty line
Philippines generally does better on employment & economy, though Madagascar leads in top income tax rate.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Philippines 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.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | Antananarivo | Manila |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) | 87°/75°F (31°/24°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) | 91°/79°F (33°/26°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) | 87°/77°F (30°/25°C) |
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| Month | Antananarivo | Manila |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C) | 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.5°C) |
| Feb | 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C) | 87°/75°F (30.5°/23.8°C) |
| Mar | 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C) | 90°/77°F (32.1°/24.9°C) |
| Apr | 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C) | 92°/79°F (33.5°/26.2°C) |
| May | 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C) | 92°/80°F (33.2°/26.7°C) |
| Jun | 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C) | 90°/79°F (32.2°/26.2°C) |
| Jul | 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) | 88°/78°F (31.1°/25.8°C) |
| Aug | 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C) | 87°/78°F (30.6°/25.5°C) |
| Sep | 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C) | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) |
| Oct | 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) | 88°/78°F (30.9°/25.5°C) |
| Nov | 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) | 87°/77°F (30.7°/24.9°C) |
| Dec | 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C) | 85°/75°F (29.7°/23.9°C) |
Data:
Direction Générale de la Météorologie,
Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Madagascar and Philippines. To live, work, or study long-term in Philippines, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Philippines's immigration authority.
Madagascar passport holder visiting Philippines
Visa Free
Philippines passport holder visiting Madagascar
Visa on ArrivalData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Philippines?
Connectivity is usually fine (Philippines: 7.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Philippines offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?
Is Philippines safe for expats?
Philippines performs significantly better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.
How is healthcare in Philippines compared to Madagascar?
Philippines generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Madagascar leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 7.9 doctors per 10,000 people in Philippines, compared to 1.8 in Madagascar. Philippines scores 58 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Madagascar: 35).
What's the weather like in Philippines compared to Madagascar?
The average high temperature in Manila is 88°F, compared to 76°F in Antananarivo. Manila receives around 86.7 in of rainfall per year, while Antananarivo gets 47.2 in.
What language do they speak in Philippines?
The official languages in Philippines are English and Filipino. In Madagascar, the official languages are French and Malagasy.
