Moving to Macau from Bermuda

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bermuda to Macau, and you’d need to navigate life in Chinese and Portuguese.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Macau compared to Bermuda.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BM
6.2
MO
0.6

Macau performs significantly better than Bermuda across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BM
4.1t
MO
2.5t

Macau performs significantly better than Bermuda across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BM
35.9
MO
30.0

Bermuda performs better than Macau across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BM
7.0%
MO
2.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BM
$81,200
MO
$102,000

Macau generally does better on employment & economy, though Bermuda leads in top income tax rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BM
82.0 yrs
MO
85.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BM
2.2
MO
4.6

Macau generally does better on family life, though Bermuda leads in infant mortality.

Data: Office of the Tax Commissioner, Government of Bermuda, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bermuda 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

Macau passport holder visiting Bermuda

Visa Required
Macau passport holders need a visa to enter Bermuda.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Macau?

Connectivity is usually fine (Macau: 30.0 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Macau offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Macau safe for expats?

Macau performs significantly better than Bermuda across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Macau is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 6.2 in Bermuda.

What language do they speak in Macau?

The official languages in Macau are Chinese and Portuguese. In Bermuda, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

BM MO
Population 72,337 635,293
Currency Bermudan Dollar (BMD) Macanese Pataca (MOP)
Languages English Chinese, Portuguese
Driving side Left Left
Calling code +1441 +853
Time zones 1 1