Moving to Macau from American Samoa
What to Expect
Considering a move from American Samoa to Macau? Here's how the two compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.
If you moved from American Samoa to Macau, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese and Portuguese. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.
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Key Indicator Comparison
The numbers behind daily life in Macau compared to American Samoa.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
American Samoa performs better than Macau across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
American Samoa performs better than Macau across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
share of households with internet
Macau performs significantly better than American Samoa across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
Macau performs significantly better than American Samoa across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
Macau performs significantly better than American Samoa across all family life metrics.
Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between American Samoa and Macau. To live, work, or study long-term in Macau, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Macau's immigration authority.
Macau passport holder visiting American Samoa
Visa RequiredData: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work remotely from Macau?
From major Macau cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in American Samoa and Macau are what actually decide it long-term.
Is Macau safe for expats?
American Samoa performs better than Macau across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Macau is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.0 in American Samoa.
What language do they speak in Macau?
The official languages in Macau are Chinese and Portuguese. In American Samoa, the official languages are English and Samoan.
