Moving to Madagascar from Paraguay

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Paraguay to Madagascar, and you’d need to navigate life in French and Malagasy.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

PY
21.0
MG
22.5

Paraguay performs better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

PY
$1,469
MG
$63
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

PY
38.8
MG
1.8

Paraguay 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

PY
25.0
MG
58.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

PY
1.2t
MG
0.1t

Paraguay generally does better on environment, though Madagascar leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

PY
10.9
MG
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

PY
1.8%
MG
11.3%

Paraguay performs 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

PY
5.8%
MG
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

PY
$15,700
MG
$1,700

Paraguay 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

PY
78.4 yrs
MG
68.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

PY
23.2
MG
39.0

Paraguay performs better than Madagascar across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Asuncion Rain: 55.2 in/yr (1401 mm)
83° / 65°F

Avg. annual high / low

Antananarivo Rain: 47.2 in/yr (1198 mm)
76° / 58°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Asuncion Antananarivo
Jan–Mar 91°/72°F (33°/22°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/61°F (26°/16°C) 75°/57°F (24°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/58°F (25°/14°C) 72°/52°F (22°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 87°/68°F (31°/20°C) 79°/60°F (26°/16°C)
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Month Asuncion Antananarivo
Jan 92°/73°F (33.5°/22.8°C) 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C)
Feb 91°/72°F (32.6°/22.3°C) 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C)
Mar 89°/70°F (31.6°/21.3°C) 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C)
Apr 83°/65°F (28.4°/18.6°C) 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C)
May 77°/60°F (25.0°/15.7°C) 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C)
Jun 74°/57°F (23.1°/13.8°C) 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C)
Jul 74°/56°F (23.2°/13.1°C) 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C)
Aug 77°/58°F (24.8°/14.3°C) 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C)
Sep 80°/61°F (26.4°/15.9°C) 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C)
Oct 85°/65°F (29.2°/18.6°C) 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C)
Nov 87°/68°F (30.7°/20.1°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C)
Dec 90°/71°F (32.3°/21.8°C) 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C)

Data: Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH) Dirección de Meteorología e Hidrología (DMH), Direction Générale de la Météorologie Direction Générale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

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

Paraguay passport

Paraguay passport holder visiting Madagascar

Visa on Arrival
Paraguay passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Madagascar.
Madagascar passport

Madagascar passport holder visiting Paraguay

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

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Madagascar?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Madagascar has 0.1 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 Madagascar safe for expats?

Paraguay performs better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Madagascar compared to Paraguay?

Paraguay generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Madagascar leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.8 doctors per 10,000 people in Madagascar, compared to 38.8 in Paraguay. Madagascar scores 35 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Paraguay: 72).

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

The average high temperature in Antananarivo is 76°F, compared to 83°F in Asuncion. Antananarivo receives around 47.2 in of rainfall per year, while Asuncion gets 55.2 in.

What language do they speak in Madagascar?

The official languages in Madagascar are French and Malagasy. In Paraguay, the official languages are Guaraní and Spanish.

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At a Glance

PY MG
Population 7,356,409 28,172,462
Currency Paraguayan Guarani (PYG) Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Languages Guaraní, Spanish French, Malagasy
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +595 +261
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 911