Moving to Macau from Croatia

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Croatia 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 60°F in Zagreb, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

Key indicators for anyone considering a move from Croatia to Macau.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate World Bank, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

HR
0.7
MO
0.6

Macau performs significantly better than Croatia across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

HR
4.8t
MO
2.5t

Macau performs significantly better than Croatia across all environment metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people World Bank, 2024

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

HR
29.6
MO
29.9
Internet access World Bank, 2024

share of households with internet

HR
83.6%
MO
89.8%

Macau performs significantly better than Croatia across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate World Bank, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

HR
5.0%
MO
2.4%
GDP per capita World Bank, 2025

a broad measure of economic output per person

HR
$27,104
MO
$75,902

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy World Bank, 2024

average years of life at birth

HR
78.9 yrs
MO
83.3 yrs
Infant mortality World Bank, 2024

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

HR
4.1
MO
4.6

Croatia generally does better on family life, though Macau leads in life expectancy.

Sources: World Bank (2021–2025), The World Factbook (2021–2022), Croatia Tax Administration (2016), Secretariat for Economy and Finance (2016). How we calculate this

Weather in Macau vs Croatia

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Zagreb Rain: 33.7 in/yr (856 mm)
60° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Zagreb Macao
Jan–Mar 44°/29°F (7°/-2°C) 66°/57°F (19°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 69°/48°F (21°/9°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 77°/55°F (25°/13°C) 88°/78°F (31°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 50°/35°F (10°/2°C) 74°/64°F (23°/18°C)
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Month Zagreb Macao
Jan 38°/25°F (3.1°/-4.0°C) 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C)
Feb 43°/28°F (6.1°/-2.5°C) 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C)
Mar 52°/34°F (11.3°/0.9°C) 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C)
Apr 62°/41°F (16.4°/4.9°C) 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C)
May 70°/49°F (21.3°/9.2°C) 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C)
Jun 76°/55°F (24.6°/12.7°C) 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C)
Jul 80°/58°F (26.7°/14.2°C) 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C)
Aug 79°/57°F (26.2°/13.7°C) 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C)
Sep 72°/51°F (22.3°/10.4°C) 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C)
Oct 61°/42°F (16.2°/5.8°C) 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C)
Nov 49°/35°F (9.3°/1.8°C) 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C)
Dec 40°/29°F (4.4°/-1.9°C) 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C)

Data: Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service Croatian Meteorological and Hydrological Service, Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau

Can you move from Croatia to Macau?

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Croatia 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.

Croatia passport

Croatia passport holder visiting Macau

Visa Free
Croatia passport holders can enter Macau without a visa.
Macau passport

Macau passport holder visiting Croatia

Visa Free
Macau passport holders can enter Croatia 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 29.9 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 Croatia across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Macau is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 0.7 in Croatia.

What's the weather like in Macau compared to Croatia?

The average high temperature in Macao is 77°F, compared to 60°F in Zagreb. Macao receives around 83.6 in of rainfall per year, while Zagreb gets 33.7 in.

What language do they speak in Macau?

The official languages in Macau are Chinese and Portuguese. In Croatia, the official language is Croatian.

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At a Glance

HR MO
Population 3,876,200 685,900
Currency Croatian Kuna (HRK) Macanese Pataca (MOP)
Languages Croatian Chinese, Portuguese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +385 +853
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112 —