Moving to Macau from Bosnia and Herzegovina

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What to Expect

Everything you need to know before relocating from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Macau — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.

If you moved from Bosnia and Herzegovina 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. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Macao averages 77°F vs 62°F in Sarajevo, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Macau.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

BA
1.1
MO
0.6

Macau performs significantly better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BA
6.4t
MO
2.5t

Macau performs significantly better than Bosnia and Herzegovina 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

BA
27.1
MO
30.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

BA
76.0%
MO
88.0%

Macau performs significantly better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BA
10.4%
MO
2.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BA
$19,900
MO
$102,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BA
78.0 yrs
MO
85.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BA
5.2
MO
4.6

Macau generally does better on family life, though Bosnia and Herzegovina leads in literacy rate.

Data: Indirect Taxation Authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Sarajevo Rain: 37.4 in/yr (950 mm)
62° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Macao Rain: 83.6 in/yr (2123 mm)
77° / 68°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Sarajevo Macao
Jan–Mar 45°/30°F (7°/-1°C) 66°/57°F (19°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/56°F (26°/13°C) 88°/78°F (31°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 51°/37°F (11°/3°C) 74°/64°F (23°/18°C)
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Month Sarajevo Macao
Jan 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.9°C) 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C)
Feb 44°/29°F (6.6°/-1.9°C) 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C)
Mar 53°/35°F (11.5°/1.4°C) 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C)
Apr 62°/41°F (16.5°/5.1°C) 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C)
May 71°/48°F (21.4°/9.0°C) 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C)
Jun 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.6°C) 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C)
Jul 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.2°C) 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C)
Aug 83°/58°F (28.3°/14.3°C) 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C)
Sep 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.4°C) 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C)
Oct 63°/44°F (17.3°/6.5°C) 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C)
Nov 51°/37°F (10.6°/2.8°C) 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C)
Dec 40°/29°F (4.3°/-1.7°C) 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C)

Data: Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bosnia and Herzegovina 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.

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Macau

Visa Free
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders can enter Macau without a visa.
Macau passport

Macau passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visa Free
Macau passport holders can enter Bosnia and Herzegovina without a visa.

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?

Internet is rarely the blocker — Macau has 30.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people. The real questions are legal: digital nomad visa eligibility, your employer's overseas-work policy, and tax residency in both countries.

Is Macau safe for expats?

Macau performs significantly better than Bosnia and Herzegovina across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Macau is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

What's the weather like in Macau compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The average high temperature in Macao is 77°F, compared to 62°F in Sarajevo. Macao receives around 83.6 in of rainfall per year, while Sarajevo gets 37.4 in.

What language do they speak in Macau?

The official languages in Macau are Chinese and Portuguese. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the official languages are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.

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At a Glance

BA MO
Population 3,816,459 635,293
Currency Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM) Macanese Pataca (MOP)
Languages Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian Chinese, Portuguese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +387 +853
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112