Perhaps, it’s difficult to argue that it’s better to live in a rich country than in a poor one. As of 2024 year data, the basic indicator of the economic development - GDP by purchasing power parity per capita - was:

● In Taiwan - 80,6 thousand dollars,

● In Madagascar - 1,84 thousand dollars.

Thus, according to the gross production per one person, Taiwan leaves Madagascar behind by %.

Where do they earn more?

Let’s compare the data about minimum labor level pay in both countries.

● The minimum wage in Taiwan set at 27,500 Taiwanese dollars (approximately US$ 890);

● The minimum wage in Madagascar set at 200,000 ariary (approximately US$ 55).

Where are the prices lower?     up↑

The average GDP gap per capita is narrowed down by the difference in cost of living. According to the statistics of the data base Numbeo, at the beginning of 2025 year, Taiwan is a more expensive country.

The price level in Taiwan for basic goods and services (including food, consumer goods, transport, mobile connection and utility bills) is on average % higher than in Madagascar. In other words, at the current exchange rate 1000 dollars in Madagascar will have the same purchasing power as dollars in Taiwan.

Where is the crime rate lower?     up↑

To estimate the population law-abidingness and law enforcement activity, let’s pay attention to the statics of premeditated murders and to the data about the number of Taiwanese and Madagascans, being imprisoned.

Yearly out of 100 thousand people, murders kill:

● in Taiwan - 0.82 people;

● in Madagascar - 7.69 people

As of 2023 year, in prisons and criminal camps the number of inmates is:

● in Taiwan - 54.1 thousand, or 219 prisoners per 100,000 people;

● in Madagascar - 27.9 thousand, or 102 prisoners per 100,000 people

Where do people get sick less and live longer?     up↑

The life quality is greatly defined by how long the people live. According to the latest data, the life expectancy is: