Moving to Macau from Chad

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Chad 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 87°F in N'djamena, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Macau compared to Chad.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

TD
0.1t
MO
2.5t

Chad 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

TD
0.0
MO
30.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

TD
18.0%
MO
88.0%

Macau performs significantly better than Chad across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

TD
1.1%
MO
2.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

TD
$1,800
MO
$102,000

Macau generally does better on employment & economy, though Chad leads in unemployment rate.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

TD
59.1 yrs
MO
85.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

TD
65.5
MO
4.6

Macau performs significantly better than Chad across all family life metrics.

Data: General Inspectorate of Finance, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

N'djamena Rain: 20.1 in/yr (510 mm)
87° / 69°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months N'djamena Macao
Jan–Mar 87°/63°F (30°/17°C) 66°/57°F (19°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 93°/77°F (34°/25°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 83°/73°F (28°/23°C) 88°/78°F (31°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 85°/65°F (29°/18°C) 74°/64°F (23°/18°C)
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Month N'djamena Macao
Jan 82°/57°F (27.8°/14.0°C) 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C)
Feb 86°/62°F (30.0°/16.6°C) 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C)
Mar 92°/70°F (33.3°/21.0°C) 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C)
Apr 95°/76°F (35.0°/24.7°C) 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C)
May 94°/78°F (34.5°/25.8°C) 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C)
Jun 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.7°C) 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C)
Jul 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C)
Aug 81°/72°F (27.2°/22.4°C) 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C)
Sep 84°/73°F (28.8°/22.7°C) 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C)
Oct 87°/71°F (30.4°/21.8°C) 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C)
Nov 87°/64°F (30.3°/17.8°C) 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C)
Dec 82°/59°F (27.6°/14.8°C) 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C)

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

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Chad 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.

Chad passport

Chad passport holder visiting Macau

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

Macau passport holder visiting Chad

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

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 Chad?

The average high temperature in Macao is 77°F, compared to 87°F in N'djamena. Macao receives around 83.6 in of rainfall per year, while N'djamena gets 20.1 in.

What language do they speak in Macau?

The official languages in Macau are Chinese and Portuguese. In Chad, the official languages are Arabic and French.

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At a Glance

TD MO
Population 17,963,211 635,293
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Macanese Pataca (MOP)
Languages Arabic, French Chinese, Portuguese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +235 +853
Time zones 1 1