Moving to Macau from Bolivia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Bolivia 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 Bolivia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BO
4.3
MO
0.6

Macau performs significantly better than Bolivia across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BO
2.3t
MO
2.5t

Bolivia performs better than Macau 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

BO
10.9
MO
30.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

BO
66.0%
MO
88.0%

Macau performs significantly better than Bolivia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BO
3.1%
MO
2.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BO
$9,700
MO
$102,000

Macau performs significantly better than Bolivia across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BO
72.5 yrs
MO
85.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BO
22.3
MO
4.6

Macau generally does better on family life, though Bolivia leads in education spending.

Data: Autoridad de Impugnación Tributaria (AIT), Bolivia, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bolivia 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.

Bolivia passport

Bolivia passport holder visiting Macau

Visa on Arrival
Bolivia passport holders can obtain a visa on arrival in Macau.
Macau passport

Macau passport holder visiting Bolivia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Macau passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Bolivia.

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 Bolivia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Macau is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 4.3 in Bolivia.

What language do they speak in Macau?

The official languages in Macau are Chinese and Portuguese. In Bolivia, the official languages are Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua and Spanish.

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At a Glance

BO MO
Population 12,054,379 635,293
Currency Bolivian Boliviano (BOB) Macanese Pataca (MOP)
Languages Aymara, Guaraní, Quechua, Spanish Chinese, Portuguese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +591 +853
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 110