Moving to Madagascar from Tunisia

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What to Expect

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

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

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Madagascar compared to Tunisia.

Is it safe?

Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

TN
16.3
MG
22.5

Tunisia 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

TN
$1,112
MG
$63
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

affects wait times and access to care

TN
12.9
MG
1.8

Tunisia 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

TN
55.0
MG
58.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TN
2.6t
MG
0.1t

Tunisia 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

TN
13.7
MG
0.1
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

TN
98.1%
MG
11.3%

Tunisia generally does better on infrastructure, though Madagascar leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TN
15.1%
MG
3.1%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TN
$12,300
MG
$1,700

Tunisia 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

TN
76.8 yrs
MG
68.2 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TN
11.9
MG
39.0

Tunisia performs better than Madagascar across all family life metrics.

Data: La Direction Générale des Impôts, Ministère des Finances, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tunis Rain: 18.3 in/yr (466 mm)
74° / 56°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tunis Antananarivo
Jan–Mar 62°/46°F (17°/8°C) 79°/63°F (26°/17°C)
Apr–Jun 77°/57°F (25°/14°C) 75°/57°F (24°/14°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/68°F (32°/20°C) 72°/52°F (22°/11°C)
Oct–Dec 69°/53°F (21°/12°C) 79°/60°F (26°/16°C)
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Month Tunis Antananarivo
Jan 60°/45°F (15.7°/7.2°C) 80°/63°F (26.4°/17.3°C)
Feb 62°/45°F (16.5°/7.4°C) 79°/63°F (26.3°/17.4°C)
Mar 65°/47°F (18.1°/8.3°C) 79°/63°F (26.2°/17.0°C)
Apr 69°/51°F (20.7°/10.4°C) 78°/60°F (25.4°/15.8°C)
May 77°/57°F (24.9°/13.7°C) 75°/57°F (23.7°/13.8°C)
Jun 84°/63°F (29.0°/17.3°C) 71°/53°F (21.4°/11.5°C)
Jul 91°/68°F (32.6°/20.0°C) 69°/51°F (20.5°/10.5°C)
Aug 91°/69°F (32.7°/20.8°C) 71°/52°F (21.4°/10.9°C)
Sep 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) 75°/54°F (23.7°/12.1°C)
Oct 77°/60°F (25.2°/15.5°C) 78°/57°F (25.7°/14.1°C)
Nov 69°/52°F (20.5°/11.3°C) 80°/60°F (26.9°/15.7°C)
Dec 62°/47°F (16.7°/8.2°C) 80°/62°F (26.8°/16.9°C)

Data: Direction Générale de la Météorologie Direction Générale de la Météorologie

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Tunisia 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.

Tunisia passport

Tunisia passport holder visiting Madagascar

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

Madagascar passport holder visiting Tunisia

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

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Madagascar: 0.1 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Madagascar offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Madagascar safe for expats?

Tunisia performs better than Madagascar across all safety metrics.

How is healthcare in Madagascar compared to Tunisia?

Tunisia 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 12.9 in Tunisia. Madagascar scores 35 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Tunisia: 67).

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

The average high temperature in Antananarivo is 76°F, compared to 74°F in Tunis. Antananarivo receives around 47.2 in of rainfall per year, while Tunis gets 18.3 in.

What language do they speak in Madagascar?

The official languages in Madagascar are French and Malagasy. In Tunisia, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

TN MG
Population 11,896,972 28,172,462
Currency Tunisian Dinar (TND) Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Languages Arabic French, Malagasy
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +216 +261
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 197