Moving to Macau from Burkina Faso

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Burkina Faso 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 95°F in Ouagadougou, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Macau compared to Burkina Faso.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BF
0.3t
MO
2.5t

Burkina Faso 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

BF
0.1
MO
30.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

BF
22.0%
MO
88.0%

Macau performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BF
5.3%
MO
2.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BF
$2,500
MO
$102,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BF
63.4 yrs
MO
85.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BF
49.4
MO
4.6

Macau performs significantly better than Burkina Faso across all family life metrics.

Data: The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Ouagadougou Rain: 29.3 in/yr (744 mm)
95° / 71°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Ouagadougou Macao
Jan–Mar 96°/67°F (36°/20°C) 66°/57°F (19°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 99°/78°F (37°/26°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 89°/72°F (32°/22°C) 88°/78°F (31°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 95°/67°F (35°/20°C) 74°/64°F (23°/18°C)
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Month Ouagadougou Macao
Jan 91°/62°F (32.9°/16.5°C) 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C)
Feb 96°/66°F (35.8°/19.1°C) 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C)
Mar 101°/74°F (38.3°/23.5°C) 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C)
Apr 103°/80°F (39.3°/26.4°C) 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C)
May 100°/79°F (37.7°/26.1°C) 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C)
Jun 94°/75°F (34.7°/24.1°C) 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C)
Jul 90°/73°F (32.1°/22.8°C) 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C)
Aug 88°/72°F (31.1°/22.2°C) 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C)
Sep 90°/72°F (32.5°/22.4°C) 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C)
Oct 96°/73°F (35.6°/23.0°C) 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C)
Nov 97°/67°F (35.9°/19.6°C) 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C)
Dec 92°/62°F (33.4°/16.9°C) 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C)

Data: Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Burkina Faso Agence Nationale de la Météorologie du Burkina Faso, Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Burkina Faso 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.

Burkina Faso passport

Burkina Faso passport holder visiting Macau

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

Macau passport holder visiting Burkina Faso

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

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?

What's the weather like in Macau compared to Burkina Faso?

The average high temperature in Macao is 77°F, compared to 95°F in Ouagadougou. Macao receives around 83.6 in of rainfall per year, while Ouagadougou gets 29.3 in.

What language do they speak in Macau?

The official languages in Macau are Chinese and Portuguese. In Burkina Faso, the official language is French.

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At a Glance

BF MO
Population 21,935,389 635,293
Currency CFA Franc BCEAO (F CFA) Macanese Pataca (MOP)
Languages French Chinese, Portuguese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +226 +853
Time zones 1 1