Moving to Macau from Costa Rica
What to Expect
Everything you need to know before relocating from Costa Rica to Macau — costs, safety, healthcare, and practical first steps.
If you moved from Costa Rica 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
Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Costa Rica to Macau.
Is it safe?
per 100,000 people per year
Macau performs significantly better than Costa Rica across all safety metrics.
What about the environment?
tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year
Costa Rica performs better than Macau across all environment metrics.
Will I have good infrastructure?
fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work
share of households with internet
Macau performs significantly better than Costa Rica across all infrastructure metrics.
What are the job prospects?
percentage of the labour force without work
a broad measure of economic output per person
the highest marginal rate on personal income
Macau performs significantly better than Costa Rica across all employment & economy metrics.
Is it good for families?
average years of life at birth
deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better
government spending on education as % of GDP
percentage of adults who can read and write
Costa Rica generally does better on family life, though Macau leads in life expectancy.
Data: Directorate General of Taxation of Costa Rica, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank
What's the Climate Like?
Monthly averages — select a city to compare.
Avg. annual high / low
Avg. annual high / low
| Months | San Jose | Macao |
|---|---|---|
| Jan–Mar | 75°/60°F (24°/16°C) | 66°/57°F (19°/14°C) |
| Apr–Jun | 78°/62°F (26°/17°C) | 82°/73°F (28°/23°C) |
| Jul–Sep | 77°/62°F (25°/16°C) | 88°/78°F (31°/26°C) |
| Oct–Dec | 76°/61°F (24°/16°C) | 74°/64°F (23°/18°C) |
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| Month | San Jose | Macao |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74°/60°F (23.4°/15.4°C) | 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C) |
| Feb | 75°/60°F (23.9°/15.3°C) | 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C) |
| Mar | 77°/60°F (25.1°/15.8°C) | 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C) |
| Apr | 78°/62°F (25.7°/16.4°C) | 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C) |
| May | 79°/63°F (26.1°/17.0°C) | 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C) |
| Jun | 78°/62°F (25.7°/16.9°C) | 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C) |
| Jul | 77°/61°F (24.9°/16.3°C) | 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C) |
| Aug | 77°/62°F (25.2°/16.7°C) | 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C) |
| Sep | 78°/62°F (25.8°/16.5°C) | 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C) |
| Oct | 78°/62°F (25.4°/16.4°C) | 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C) |
| Nov | 76°/61°F (24.2°/16.3°C) | 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C) |
| Dec | 74°/60°F (23.4°/15.8°C) | 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C) |
Data:
Instituto Meteorológico Nacional,
Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau
Visitor Visa Requirements
Short-stay tourist visa rules between Costa Rica 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.
Costa Rica passport holder visiting Macau
Visa on Arrival
Macau passport holder visiting Costa Rica
Visa RequiredData: 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 Costa Rica across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Macau is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 17.4 in Costa Rica.
What's the weather like in Macau compared to Costa Rica?
The average high temperature in Macao is 77°F, compared to 77°F in San Jose. Macao receives around 83.6 in of rainfall per year, while San Jose gets 73.5 in.
What language do they speak in Macau?
The official languages in Macau are Chinese and Portuguese. In Costa Rica, the official language is Spanish.
