Moving to Macau from Greece

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Greece 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 Greece and Macau stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2023

per 100,000 people per year

GR
1.1
MO
0.6

Macau performs significantly better than Greece across all safety metrics.

What about the environment?

CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GR
5.0t
MO
2.5t

Macau performs significantly better than Greece 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

GR
43.0
MO
30.0
Internet access The World Factbook, 2021

share of households with internet

GR
78.0%
MO
88.0%

Greece generally does better on infrastructure, though Macau leads in internet access.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GR
11.0%
MO
2.2%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GR
$36,300
MO
$102,000

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

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

GR
81.5 yrs
MO
85.0 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GR
3.5
MO
4.6

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

Data: GSIS, Greece, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Athens Rain: 16.3 in/yr (414 mm)
72° / 54°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Athens Macao
Jan–Mar 57°/42°F (14°/6°C) 66°/57°F (19°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 78°/57°F (26°/14°C) 82°/73°F (28°/23°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/67°F (32°/20°C) 88°/78°F (31°/26°C)
Oct–Dec 65°/50°F (18°/10°C) 74°/64°F (23°/18°C)
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Month Athens Macao
Jan 54°/41°F (12.5°/5.2°C) 64°/54°F (17.7°/12.2°C)
Feb 56°/42°F (13.5°/5.4°C) 64°/56°F (17.7°/13.1°C)
Mar 60°/44°F (15.7°/6.7°C) 69°/61°F (20.7°/16.2°C)
Apr 68°/49°F (20.2°/9.6°C) 76°/68°F (24.5°/20.2°C)
May 79°/57°F (26.0°/13.9°C) 83°/74°F (28.1°/23.6°C)
Jun 88°/65°F (31.1°/18.2°C) 87°/78°F (30.3°/25.7°C)
Jul 92°/69°F (33.5°/20.8°C) 89°/79°F (31.5°/26.3°C)
Aug 92°/69°F (33.2°/20.7°C) 88°/79°F (31.2°/26.0°C)
Sep 85°/63°F (29.2°/17.3°C) 86°/77°F (30.0°/24.9°C)
Oct 74°/56°F (23.3°/13.4°C) 81°/72°F (27.4°/22.3°C)
Nov 65°/50°F (18.1°/9.8°C) 74°/64°F (23.4°/17.8°C)
Dec 57°/44°F (14.1°/6.8°C) 67°/57°F (19.6°/13.8°C)

Data: Hellenic National Meteorological Service Hellenic National Meteorological Service, Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau Macao Meteorological and Geophysical Bureau

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Greece 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.

Greece passport

Greece passport holder visiting Macau

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

Macau passport holder visiting Greece

Visa Free
Macau passport holders can enter Greece 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?

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 Greece and Macau.

Is Macau safe for expats?

Macau performs significantly better than Greece across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Macau is 0.6 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Greece.

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

The average high temperature in Macao is 77°F, compared to 72°F in Athens. Macao receives around 83.6 in of rainfall per year, while Athens gets 16.3 in.

What language do they speak in Macau?

The official languages in Macau are Chinese and Portuguese. In Greece, the official language is Greek.

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At a Glance

GR MO
Population 10,533,871 635,293
Currency Euro (€) Macanese Pataca (MOP)
Languages Greek Chinese, Portuguese
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +30 +853
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112