Moving to Macau from Ghana

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Ghana 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 88°F in Accra, making it significantly cooler.

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Key Indicator Comparison

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

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

GH
1.8
MO
0.6

Macau performs significantly better than Ghana across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GH
0.7t
MO
2.5t

Ghana 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

GH
0.6
MO
30.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GH
68.0%
MO
88.0%

Macau performs significantly better than Ghana across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GH
3.1%
MO
2.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GH
$6,700
MO
$102,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GH
69.4 yrs
MO
85.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GH
32.6
MO
4.6

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

Data: Ghana Revenue Authority, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Accra Rain: 29.2 in/yr (741 mm)
88° / 75°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Accra Macao
Jan–Mar 91°/76°F (33°/25°C) 66°/57°F (19°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 88°/76°F (31°/24°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 84°/74°F (29°/23°C) 88°/78°F (31°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 89°/75°F (32°/24°C) 74°/64°F (23°/18°C)
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Month Accra Macao
Jan 90°/75°F (32.4°/24.1°C) 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C)
Feb 92°/77°F (33.1°/25.0°C) 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C)
Mar 91°/77°F (33.0°/25.1°C) 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C)
Apr 91°/77°F (32.7°/25.1°C) 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C)
May 89°/76°F (31.6°/24.4°C) 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C)
Jun 85°/74°F (29.7°/23.6°C) 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C)
Jul 83°/74°F (28.4°/23.1°C) 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C)
Aug 83°/73°F (28.3°/22.7°C) 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C)
Sep 85°/74°F (29.5°/23.1°C) 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C)
Oct 88°/74°F (31.0°/23.5°C) 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C)
Nov 90°/76°F (32.0°/24.2°C) 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C)
Dec 90°/76°F (32.1°/24.3°C) 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C)

Data: Ghana Meteorological Agency Ghana Meteorological Agency, Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Ghana 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.

Ghana passport

Ghana passport holder visiting Macau

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

Macau passport holder visiting Ghana

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

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 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 Ghana across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Macau is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.8 in Ghana.

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

The average high temperature in Macao is 77°F, compared to 88°F in Accra. Macao receives around 83.6 in of rainfall per year, while Accra gets 29.2 in.

What language do they speak in Macau?

The official languages in Macau are Chinese and Portuguese. In Ghana, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

GH MO
Population 33,107,275 635,293
Currency Ghanaian Cedi (GHS) Macanese Pataca (MOP)
Languages English Chinese, Portuguese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +233 +853
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112