Moving to Macau from Gabon

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Gabon to Macau — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Gabon 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

How Gabon and Macau stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GA
2.0t
MO
2.5t

Gabon 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

GA
3.4
MO
30.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GA
72.0%
MO
88.0%

Macau performs significantly better than Gabon across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GA
20.4%
MO
2.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GA
$19,800
MO
$102,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GA
69.7 yrs
MO
85.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GA
28.6
MO
4.6

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

Data: General Direction of Taxes, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Libreville Rain: 111.9 in/yr (2842 mm)
83° / 74°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Libreville Macao
Jan–Mar 86°/75°F (30°/24°C) 66°/57°F (19°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 81°/72°F (27°/22°C) 88°/78°F (31°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 83°/74°F (28°/23°C) 74°/64°F (23°/18°C)
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Month Libreville Macao
Jan 85°/75°F (29.5°/24.1°C) 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C)
Feb 86°/75°F (30.0°/24.0°C) 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C)
Mar 86°/75°F (30.2°/23.9°C) 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C)
Apr 86°/74°F (30.1°/23.1°C) 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C)
May 85°/75°F (29.4°/24.0°C) 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C)
Jun 82°/74°F (27.6°/23.2°C) 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C)
Jul 80°/72°F (26.4°/22.1°C) 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C)
Aug 80°/71°F (26.8°/21.8°C) 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C)
Sep 82°/74°F (27.5°/23.2°C) 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C)
Oct 82°/74°F (28.0°/23.4°C) 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C)
Nov 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.4°C) 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C)
Dec 84°/74°F (29.0°/23.4°C) 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C)

Data: Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Gabon 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.

Gabon passport

Gabon passport holder visiting Macau

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

Macau passport holder visiting Gabon

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

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?

With 30.0 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Macau can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Gabon and Macau.

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

The average high temperature in Macao is 77°F, compared to 83°F in Libreville. Macao receives around 83.6 in of rainfall per year, while Libreville gets 111.9 in.

What language do they speak in Macau?

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

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At a Glance

GA MO
Population 2,340,613 635,293
Currency CFA Franc BEAC (FCFA) Macanese Pataca (MOP)
Languages French Chinese, Portuguese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +241 +853
Time zones 1 1