Moving to Venezuela from Madagascar

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Madagascar to Venezuela, and you’d need to navigate life in Spanish. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Caracas averages 86°F vs 76°F in Antananarivo, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Venezuela compared to Madagascar.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

MG
22.5
VE
13.2

Venezuela 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
VE
$186
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2017

affects wait times and access to care

MG
1.8
VE
16.6

Venezuela 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
VE
32.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

MG
0.1t
VE
3.4t

Madagascar generally does better on environment, though Venezuela 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
VE
9.6
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

MG
11.3%
VE
7.5%

Venezuela 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%
VE
5.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

MG
$1,700
VE
$7,704

Madagascar generally does better on employment & economy, though Venezuela 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
VE
73.3 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

MG
39.0
VE
17.7

Venezuela generally does better on family life, though Madagascar leads in education spending.

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

Caracas Rain: 35.9 in/yr (913 mm)
86° / 61°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Antananarivo Caracas
Jan–Mar 79°/63°F (26°/17°C) 87°/58°F (31°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 75°/57°F (24°/14°C) 88°/64°F (31°/18°C)
Jul–Sep 72°/52°F (22°/11°C) 86°/62°F (30°/17°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/60°F (26°/16°C) 84°/60°F (29°/15°C)
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Month Antananarivo Caracas
Jan 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C) 84°/56°F (29.0°/13.1°C)
Feb 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C) 88°/58°F (31.0°/14.5°C)
Mar 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C) 89°/60°F (31.7°/15.3°C)
Apr 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C) 88°/61°F (31.1°/16.2°C)
May 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C) 89°/65°F (31.8°/18.2°C)
Jun 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C) 87°/65°F (30.3°/18.1°C)
Jul 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C) 88°/62°F (31.0°/16.9°C)
Aug 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C) 85°/62°F (29.3°/16.6°C)
Sep 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C) 86°/62°F (30.1°/16.8°C)
Oct 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C) 85°/62°F (29.7°/16.4°C)
Nov 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C) 85°/60°F (29.6°/15.7°C)
Dec 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C) 83°/58°F (28.4°/14.2°C)

Data: Direction Générale de la Météorologie Direction Générale de la Météorologie, Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH) Instituto Nacional de Meteorología e Hidrología (INAMEH)

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Madagascar passport

Madagascar passport holder visiting Venezuela

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

Venezuela passport holder visiting Madagascar

Visa on Arrival
Venezuela 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 Venezuela?

Connectivity is usually fine (Venezuela: 9.6 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Venezuela offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Venezuela safe for expats?

Venezuela performs significantly better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Venezuela compared to Madagascar?

Venezuela generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Madagascar leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 16.6 doctors per 10,000 people in Venezuela, compared to 1.8 in Madagascar. Venezuela scores 75 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Madagascar: 35).

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

The average high temperature in Caracas is 86°F, compared to 76°F in Antananarivo. Caracas receives around 35.9 in of rainfall per year, while Antananarivo gets 47.2 in.

What language do they speak in Venezuela?

The official language in Venezuela is Spanish. In Madagascar, the official languages are French and Malagasy.

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At a Glance

MG VE
Population 28,172,462 29,789,730
Currency Malagasy Ariary (MGA) Venezuelan Bolívar Fuerte (VEF)
Languages French, Malagasy Spanish
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +261 +58
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 171