Moving to Macau from Egypt

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Egypt 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

The numbers behind daily life in Macau compared to Egypt.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

EG
1.3
MO
0.6

Macau performs significantly better than Egypt across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

EG
2.5t
MO
2.5t

Egypt 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

EG
10.8
MO
30.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

EG
72.0%
MO
88.0%

Macau performs significantly better than Egypt across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

EG
7.3%
MO
2.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

EG
$17,000
MO
$102,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

EG
74.5 yrs
MO
85.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

EG
17.7
MO
4.6

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

Data: Egyptian Tax Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Cairo Rain: 1.0 in/yr (25 mm)
82° / 62°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Cairo Macao
Jan–Mar 70°/51°F (21°/11°C) 66°/57°F (19°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 89°/65°F (32°/18°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 94°/73°F (34°/23°C) 88°/78°F (31°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 77°/59°F (25°/15°C) 74°/64°F (23°/18°C)
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Month Cairo Macao
Jan 66°/49°F (19.0°/9.7°C) 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C)
Feb 69°/51°F (20.3°/10.3°C) 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C)
Mar 74°/54°F (23.4°/12.3°C) 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C)
Apr 83°/60°F (28.2°/15.4°C) 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C)
May 89°/65°F (31.9°/18.4°C) 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C)
Jun 94°/71°F (34.6°/21.4°C) 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C)
Jul 95°/73°F (34.8°/22.9°C) 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C)
Aug 94°/74°F (34.5°/23.3°C) 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C)
Sep 92°/71°F (33.1°/21.7°C) 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C)
Oct 85°/66°F (29.7°/19.0°C) 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C)
Nov 76°/58°F (24.7°/14.6°C) 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C)
Dec 69°/52°F (20.4°/11.0°C) 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C)

Data: The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA) The Egyptian Meteorological Authority (EMA), Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Egypt 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.

Egypt passport

Egypt passport holder visiting Macau

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

Macau passport holder visiting Egypt

Visa Free
Macau passport holders can enter Egypt 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?

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?

Is Macau safe for expats?

Macau performs significantly better than Egypt across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Macau is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.3 in Egypt.

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

The average high temperature in Macao is 77°F, compared to 82°F in Cairo. Macao receives around 83.6 in of rainfall per year, while Cairo gets 1.0 in.

What language do they speak in Macau?

The official languages in Macau are Chinese and Portuguese. In Egypt, the official language is Arabic.

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At a Glance

EG MO
Population 107,770,524 635,293
Currency Egyptian Pound (EGP) Macanese Pataca (MOP)
Languages Arabic Chinese, Portuguese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +20 +853
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 122