Moving to Madagascar from Western Sahara

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Western Sahara 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 Western Sahara.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2024

average years of life at birth

EH
64.5 yrs
MG
63.8 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

EH
47.9
MG
43.0

Western Sahara generally does better on family life, though Madagascar leads in infant mortality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Madagascar?

From major Madagascar cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Western Sahara and Madagascar are what actually decide it long-term.

What language do they speak in Madagascar?

The official languages in Madagascar are French and Malagasy. In Western Sahara, the official languages are Berber, Hassaniya and Spanish.

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At a Glance

EH MG
Population 612,000 32,740,678
Currency Moroccan Dirham (MAD) Malagasy Ariary (MGA)
Languages Berber, Hassaniya, Spanish French, Malagasy
Driving side Right Right
Calling code +2 +261
Time zones 1 1