Moving to Romania from Madagascar

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Madagascar to Romania — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Madagascar to Romania, and you’d need to navigate life in Romanian. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Bucharest averages 63°F vs 76°F in Antananarivo, making it significantly cooler.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from Madagascar to Romania, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
23 ↑ 2200% vs 2015

people born in Madagascar live in Romania · UN DESA

Who's moving to Romania?

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

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How Madagascar and Romania stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MG
22.5
RO
9.6

Romania 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
RO
$2,614
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

MG
1.8
RO
34.7

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Romania 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
RO
46.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MG
0.1t
RO
3.7t

Madagascar generally does better on environment, though Romania 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
RO
32.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MG
11.3%
RO
7.4%

Romania 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%
RO
5.6%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MG
$1,700
RO
$40,500

Romania 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
RO
75.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MG
39.0
RO
5.8

Romania 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

Bucharest Rain: 23.4 in/yr (594 mm)
63° / 41°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Antananarivo Bucharest
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) 74°/49°F (23°/9°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) 83°/57°F (28°/14°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) 51°/34°F (10°/1°C)
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Month Antananarivo Bucharest
Jan 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C) 37°/23°F (2.8°/-4.8°C)
Feb 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C) 42°/25°F (5.5°/-4.0°C)
Mar 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C) 53°/32°F (11.4°/0.1°C)
Apr 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C) 64°/41°F (18.0°/4.9°C)
May 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C) 75°/49°F (24.0°/9.6°C)
Jun 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C) 82°/56°F (27.7°/13.6°C)
Jul 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) 86°/60°F (29.8°/15.4°C)
Aug 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C) 86°/59°F (29.8°/14.9°C)
Sep 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C) 76°/51°F (24.6°/10.5°C)
Oct 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) 64°/42°F (17.9°/5.4°C)
Nov 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 50°/33°F (9.8°/0.6°C)
Dec 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C) 39°/26°F (3.8°/-3.4°C)

Data: Direction Générale de la Météorologie Direction Générale de la Météorologie, National Meteorological Administration National Meteorological Administration

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Madagascar passport

Madagascar passport holder visiting Romania

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

Romania passport holder visiting Madagascar

Visa on Arrival
Romania 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 Romania?

With 32.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Romania can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Madagascar and Romania.

Is Romania safe for expats?

Romania performs significantly better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Romania compared to Madagascar?

Madagascar generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Romania leads in doctors per 10,000 people. There are 34.7 doctors per 10,000 people in Romania, compared to 1.8 in Madagascar. Romania scores 78 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Madagascar: 35).

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

The average high temperature in Bucharest is 63°F, compared to 76°F in Antananarivo. Bucharest receives around 23.4 in of rainfall per year, while Antananarivo gets 47.2 in.

What language do they speak in Romania?

The official language in Romania is Romanian. In Madagascar, the official languages are French and Malagasy.

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At a Glance

MG RO
Population 28,172,462 18,519,899
Currency Malagasy Ariary (MGA) Romanian Leu (RON)
Languages French, Malagasy Romanian
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +261 +40
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112