Moving to Venezuela from Madagascar
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?
per 100,000 people per year
Venezuela 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
per 100,000 people — a proxy for mental health support
Venezuela 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 generally does better on environment, though Venezuela leads in air pollution deaths.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
higher means greater strain on freshwater supply
annual consumption — reflects grid capacity
Venezuela performs significantly better than Madagascar across all infrastructure metrics.
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
Madagascar generally does better on employment & economy, though Venezuela leads in gdp per capita.
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
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.
Avg. annual high / low
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,
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 holder visiting Venezuela
Visa Required
Venezuela 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 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.